15 Fun Zoom Games for Kids
1. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items for the kids to find in their own house. Give them a time limit and have them search for each item while on video call.
2. Pictionary: Use the screen sharing option to draw and guess the words. Kids can take turns drawing while others try to guess the word.
3. Simon Says: Play the classic game of Simon Says over Zoom. The leader gives instructions and the kids must follow them. Anyone who doesn’t follow the instructions is out.
4. Trivia Quiz: Prepare a list of questions on various topics. Each child can take turns answering the questions. Keep score to make it more competitive.
5. Storytelling: Give one child the starting sentence of a story and have them continue the story by adding one sentence at a time. Go around in a circle until the story is complete.
6. Charades: Act out different words or phrases without using any words. The other kids can guess what is being acted out.
7. Dance Party: Play some upbeat music and let the kids show off their dance moves on video call. You can also teach them some fun dance routines.
8. Riddle me this: Share riddles with the kids and see if they can solve them. Give them hints if needed.
9. Karaoke: Sing along to favorite songs on video call. Each child can take turns picking a song to sing.
10. Show and Tell: Let the kids take turns sharing something special or interesting from their own house. They can explain why it is meaningful to them.
11. Name That Tune: Play a few seconds of popular songs and see if the kids can guess the song title and artist.
12. Would You Rather: Pose fun and silly scenarios to the kids and ask them to choose between two options.
13. Virtual Board Games: Play classic board games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, or Chess by sharing the screen and moving the pieces digitally.
14. DIY Craft Session: Choose a simple craft that the kids can do at home. Provide instructions and let them show off their creations on video call.
15. Magic Show: Encourage one of the kids to learn a few magic tricks and perform them for the rest of the group on video call.