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!

Elevate Your Game
In the spirit of navigating your way over and under super sensitive lasers to steal the world’s most precious diamond, challenge your little jewel thief to make her way through a taped-out version instead. Simply string tape across the hallway and then have your Bond wannabe crawl, climb and gingerly step from one end to the other without tripping the alarm. Mission totally possible!

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