Activities for Kids

Stick It to ‘Em: Awesome Games That Only Require a Roll of Tape

When it's sweltering outside and they don't want to go swimming, it's time to pull out the tape and get sticky with it.

By Allison Sutcliffe July 27, 2015

In case you missed it, tape got a makeover. The kind that would make Cinderella jealous. Give these creative and colorful masking, painter’s and of course washi tapes a chance to shine with your crew during summer play time. From an easily changed-up dance game to simple masking tape balance beams, we’ve rolled out the best games to play using tape. Bonus: All these ideas work for inside play when it’s just too hot to hang outdoors!

Shape up
Washi tape shapes on the floor make a great DIY puzzle when it’s paired with plastic geometric pieces. Use a simple square for the littlest puzzlers or map out crazy shapes to be filled in by those with bigger brains. The possibilities are endless!

photo: Allison Sutcliffe

Do you have a creative tape game you didn’t see in the slideshow? Share your idea in a Comment.

— Allison Sutcliffe