20 Fun Things to do with Alexa

“I’m bored!” How many times have you heard those words? No matter what response you give, like “Read a book” or “Play a game,” the chant will never stop. Consider telling kids to entertain themselves with Alexa. Yes, she does more than just play music, tell the time, or give the weather. The electronic devices provide tons of activities to engage kids on demand. Here are a few fun things to do with Alexa with your kids.

How to Use Alexa to Get Active

Hide and Seek
It’s the game that all kids know and love. Here, kids hide in the same room as Alexa and then she tries to guess where they’re hiding.

Silly Things
Alexa asks kids to perform different actions like pretend they’re in an invisible box or pose for an Instagram-worthy selfie. It’s the perfect game to get kids moving.

Freeze Dance
Kids dance as Alexa plays a tune. They freeze in place when the music stops. Once a child loses his balance, they’re out. It’s like Simon Says and Musical Chairs all in one.

Animal Workout
Kids copy the animals in this fun game. Maybe they’ll flap their arms like a butterfly, swing their arms like an ape, or stick out their tongue like a snake. Music plays for about 15 seconds per animal.

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Kid Power
This game from UNICEF will get kids active while teaching them about the world. Kids will run, jump, or do other activities. Then, they’ll get quizzed on countries around the world. Activity is transformed into food packets that UNICEF delivers to malnourished kids around the world.

How to Use Alexa to Play Games

Tic Tac Toe
Kids can draw a board or imagine one in their head. Alexa will say her move and then kids will reveal their next one like “bottom center” or “middle left.” Kids can track how often they win.

Geography Trivia
Do you have a geography whiz in your home? Test where certain languages are spoken, capital city knowledge, and more with this educational game. 

True or False
In this trivia game, you can play with up to 20 players. Players will be asked about the world, testing how much they really know about where they live.

Would You Rather for Family
Alexa suggests two funny situations and you choose “which one you’d rather.” No winners or losers are here. Kids will just laugh at the options they’re presented with.

Heads Up!
Alexa deals a “card” and gives clues to help you guess the word. Try to choose the right word before time runs out. Kids can play solo, with a sibling, or with friends.