Encourage your artistic kids to boost their creativity by moving them away from the television set and introducing them to some group art games. There are really fun options when it comes to entertaining a group of young, intelligent kids. Here is a list of the top five art games and toys that kids all around the country can enjoy.

1. Pictionary Junior: This game is simply a children’s version of Pictionary. Aimed at seven to twelve year olds, this is where you get a word and you have to draw pictures until your team members guess it correctly. For this game you will need a kids easel and at least 3 or more players. This game is suitable for children of all ages above 5 years of age.

2. Etch a Sketch: These little toys are fun for kids of a younger demographic. The endless amount of sketch paper proves to give creative kids the outlet they need. This is a great way to encourage a future artist to sketch a little bit each day.

3. Little Tikes Double Easel: This product is specifically designed for aspiring young artists that just can’t seem to get enough. This has a plastic chalkboard on one side, and a large pad of paper on the other. There are also two removable trays to hold supplies in. This is a toy easel aimed at artists aged two to six years old.

4. Aqua Doodle: This nifty object uses water to draw images. It is simply a mat you can set down on the floor in which kids can draw using pens filled with water. On the spots where the mat is wet, color appears and once it is dry, it disappears. This is recommended for kids aged 3 and up.

5. Spirographs: This tool is an awesome pen with various sized gears. It creates intriguing patterns and the possibilities are endless. It’s not suitable for younger children but once they are old enough this is an awesome tool for perfect circles and design.

Get you kids off their computers and the next time you are babysitting the neighborhood kids get them all involved in a fun and active art game that can be enjoyed by everyone.