Kids can’t seem to get enough of Nerf gun games. This wide variety of DIY creations, party ideas, hands-on activities, fun games, and educational lessons is sure to keep them active and happy for hours!
1. Nerf Gun Sight Word Game
This fun game is a great way to get kids active and moving while working on their sight word recognition and reading skills.
Age Group: Elementary
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2. Nerf Turkey Targets Game
This fun Nerf game encourages kids to develop counting skills by challenging them to keep track of their total points.
Age Group: Elementary
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3. Nerf Gun Math Game
This kinesthetic math activity is sure to be a hit with young learners. They get to practice math facts while getting a good movement break.
Age Group: Elementary
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4. Nerf Hide and Seek Game
This simple hack involves loosely wrapping packing tape around your child’s waist to create an instant belt. It not only makes clean-up easier but helps extend their game time by keeping their Nerf bullets ready to go.
Age Group: Elementary
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5. Hanging Target Nerf Game with Different Level of Targets
This hanging DIY target is a great way to practice counting skills as each target is worth a different number of points. Its compact size also makes it a fun family travel idea.
Age Group: Elementary
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6. Shoot & Splash Game
This awesome Nerf game makes for a fun afternoon outside playing while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and visual perceptivity.
Age Group: Elementary
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7. Nerf Gun Geography Game Idea
Challenge your young learner to target countries, continents, oceans, and rivers with this fun twist on a traditional geography lesson.
Age Group: Elementary
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8. Throw a Nerf Wars Party
Why not create an entire Nerf play zone using everyday items such as wiffle balls, paper cups, and cardboard boxes? These interactive games create plenty of opportunities for individual and team play.
Age Group: Elementary
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9. Nerf Paper Plate Targets
This simple game repurposes reusable paper plates for a fun Nerf target practice game.
Age Group: Elementary
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10. Nerf DIY Birthday Party Pinata
Kids are sure to love using their Nerf guns to discover all the treats hidden inside this paper cup pinata!
Age Group: Elementary
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11. Nerf Birthday Party Ideas
This collection of Nerf-themed ideas will make the ultimate guide to the most awesome class party! Deck your children out in a Nerf battle kit, fill your classroom with buckets of Nerf ammo, and be sure to include a scrumptious cake that they can savor after a day of target practice and all-round fun.
Age Group: Elementary
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12. Carnival-Themed Nerf Party Games
These carnival-themed ideas require nothing more than a few household items, craft supplies, and a bit of creative imagination to recreate all sorts of classic games such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Tip the Cat and Tin Can Alley.
Age Group: Elementary
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13. Fast-Paced Shooting Game With Nerf Guns
This collection of three cardboard target-based games features water balloon fun, target practice, and an army men knockdown challenge.
Age Group: Elementary
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14. Alphabet Nerf Targets Game
These free, low prep, hands-on alphabet targets are an excellent way to develop letter recognition and fine motor skills all in one go.
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
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15. Nerf Shape and Color Practice Game
What better way to practice shapes and colors than with this fun gun game idea?
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
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16. DIY Nerf Target
This DIY Nerf Target is excellent for outdoor play and works nicely with distance foam darts for hours of fun playtime!
Age Group: Elementary
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17. STEAM Nerf War Battlefield
This outdoor STEAM challenge makes an excellent opportunity to teach kids engineering and construction skills while giving them a chance to use tools safely.
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
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18. Favorite Nerf Online Game
This fun online game rewards kids with virtual coins for hitting a series of targets. It can also be adapted into a fun team game with as many active players as you like.
Age Group: Elementary
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19. Nerf Story Sequencing Game
Story sequencing can be a tricky skill for kids to master. Why not have them shoot at Nerf targets to practice putting their favorite tales in chronological order?
Age Group: Elementary
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20. Nerf Gun Graphing Activity
What better way to learn about coordinate graphing than with Nerf target practice? Students will grow familiar with the coordinate grid while getting plenty of hand-eye coordination practice.
Age Group: Elementary
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21. Nerf Gun Shooting Range
This fun twist on the classic Nerf target game incorporates Lego figurines for additional precision practice.
Age Group: Elementary
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22. Spinning Nerf Target
This DIY spinning nerf gun target is easy to create and provides an additional moving challenge for more advanced players.
Age Group: Elementary
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23. Capture the Flag with Nerf Guns
This Nerf gun twist on the classic game of Capture the Flag provides kids with plenty of physical exercise as well as an opportunity to hone their cooperation and team-building skills.
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
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24. Freeze Tag With Nerf Guns
Freeze Tag is a wonderful game for teaching problem-solving and social skills while building gross motor skills and balance.
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
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25. Target Review Game
In this fun educational game, students get to take a shot every time they answer a comprehension question correctly, providing an extrinsic motivation to achieve their learning goals.
Age Group: Elementary
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