Fun Games for 6-Year-Old Boys at Home

If your 6-year-old son is at home often because of home schooling or half-day school, there are many fun ways to keep him occupied. During this time in a child's life he is exploring and learning about himself, his hobbies and the world around him. Challenge him by playing games that help him develop his sense of self as well as his other interests.

  1. Imagination Games

    • Games that utilize a child's imagination are excellent at helping your son develop. Together with your son, play games that may not necessarily have a goal in mind but encourage the broad use of imagination. This can include pretending the two of you are lost on a desert island and using props within your home to survive or going on a make-believe camping trip in the backyard.

    Concentration Games

    • Around age 6, children begin to shift from part-day school to full-day school. This can be a huge shift for some children, so it is important that he feels comfortable with being required to concentrate for a markedly longer time. Games such as Concentration and Memory, both of which can be purchased at local toy stores, encourage children to utilize their memory and sharpen their concentration skills.

    Academic Games

    • Use time with your child at home to participate in academic games. You can make a game out of learning multiplication tables by challenging him to see how many he can get correct in a row of flashcards or making grammar quizzes for him to do at the table.

    Sports

    • Sports are not only a way to burn up some of your 6-year-old's energy and help him fall asleep at night, but they can also help him with his physical development. Games such as tennis or pingpong will help with fine motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination; soccer and basketball help with his stamina. If you don't have the facilities to play a game, toss him a ball in the front yard or hit tennis balls against the garage door.

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