Color Charades

A fun, print-n-play activity

ADDED February 10, 2009

Charades is a simple game that's fun for adults so why can't kids play?

Well, now kids can. We have created a simple, eight-card charades game for kids that uses colors, not words. It is so easy, in fact, that even kids who can't read will love to play.

Here are the rules (in case you forgot): first pick a card from the stack, and don't show it to anyone. The idea is to use physical rather than verbal language to convey what color is on your card. You can point to something that is the same color as the color or pantomime something that is the same color. Remember you can point and act -- but don't talk.

If your kids are not understanding how to play, act out a few rounds until everyone gets it. The game is so simple, however, that usually everybody gets it right away and is eager to play.

At the end of this activity, all the kids will express their delight by doing some (possibly silent) thumbs ups.

Just click here to download!