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LIFE-SIZED
lawn games Kids love building things, and when the fun doubles as materials:
JUMBO block-stacking game
54 feet of straight two-by-fours
one of the most exciting games to play as a family, it’s
even better! Measuring tape and pencil
Saw (chop saw, skill saw, or hand saw)
Sanding block and 100- or 120-grit sandpaper
Damp cloth
The dog days of summer are here, and with them come Stain of your choosing
ample opportunities for you and your family to spend Rags
more time outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and Finishing paste
a laid-back atmosphere. Make the most of your family
time by trying one of these life-sized versions of classic directions:
board games! 1. Mark your two-by-fours just over 10½ inches.
2. Cut the pieces of wood, and sand. Once they’re all
sanded, wipe down with a damp cloth.
3. Stain your wood pieces with the rags.
4. Once the stain has dried, apply finishing paste.
5. To play, follow the traditional rules of Jenga®.
GIANT dice-shaker game directions:
Everyone loves games that combine chance and
1. Paint your cubes with the white paint. Allow to dry.
strategy—especially when they involve rolling
enormous die. All you need for this game are a few 2. Using the Spouncers, paint black dots on each side
simple materials and you’ll be having fun in no time! of the cube to make the pips. Make sure your sides
are numbered from one through six.
materials:
3. Once the paint dries, spray your cubes with the
Five 3½-inch x 3½-inch wooden cubes
clear spray sealer.
Black and white indoor/outdoor paint
¾-inch Spouncers (circle foam brushes or dabbers) 4. Place your cubes in the bucket until you are ready to
Clear spray sealant play, following the standard rules of Yahtzee®.
Aluminum bucket
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