Child birthday party games

Video on fun party games

2006-12-12T01:45:00.000-08:00

Watch this video on games played on birthday child party. See how excited and happy these kids were at the party playing party games!

Successful Children's Birthday Party Activities

2006-11-14T22:46:00.000-08:00

I read this article and would like to share with you about this successful childredn birthday party activities. It looks a lot of preparation, but if you have the time, just try this out. Else, you may get some help by getting these craft from the shopping malls.

Successful Children's Birthday Party Activities

~ lots of fun, cheap, creative and even bilingual! ~

by Stephanie Olsen

Having now somewhat recovered from Emily's seventh birthday party, I thought I'd share a couple of the more popular games and activities, used by a group of children between the ages of 4 and 10.

Bilingual Vocabulary Picture Bingo

As a unilingual home schooling American in Europe, I've got a fairly singular set of conditions to work under when creating activities. This bingo game was a hit with lots of repeat requests.

Materials needed:

one square piece of construction or other sturdy paper and one Magic Marker for each child

9 bingo chips such as buttons or M&Ms or bubble gum per child

prepared list(s) of 18 objects to be called, plus a copy of each list cut up per word into 18 small cards

a large bowl/hat to pull the words from when calling

one translator for any other linguistically-challenged expatriates

Method:

Hand out the papers, markers and bingo chips. I had the kids spread out all over the floor.

Instruct the children to make a 9 square grid; two horizontal lines and two bisecting vertical lines (you can show your sample bingo card or demonstrate on a child's blackboard).

I actually used the phrases "nine square grid", "horizontal lines" and "bisecting vertical": it exposes the children to mathematical terms in a friendly environment and, because sounds very impressive, there's a true sense of accomplishment when the kids complete the task.

Using your list of (let's say) animals, tell the children to draw - in any square they wish - the picture of EITHER an elephant OR a lion. Stress that the card they are creating should be unique to make the game more fun.

If you are working on a second language, or just happen to be living in a foreign non-English-speaking country, repeat the animal name in the applicable language.

Once the first box is completed and using the second pair of objects on your list, tell the kids to draw - in any square - a picture of EITHER a snake or a monkey.

This particular party having a jungle theme, it helped the younger children for me to point out relevant wall decorations (very simple animal cut-outs I had made the night before).

When all cards are completed, explain that the aim of the game is to shout BINGO! whenever a child gets three markers in a row - in any direction. Here the terms horizontal, vertical and diagonal can be used and understood without explanation as you draw lines on the board.

NOTE: when you start the game, remember to call out the words in both languages. After a couple of rounds, you can make it more interesting by calling them out in the target language only - the kids will automatically translate out loud thereby helping ones not sure of the translation.

We played until the cards were full, so that everyone got to shout BINGO! several times - there were no prizes given out, just lots of "wow!"s and "again?!s" and "that's incredible!"s from an appreciative bingo caller.

When the theme chosen has run its course, you can refresh the game by drawing new cards on the back of the old ones, with whatever objects fit your interests or fancy: pieces of fruit, holiday or fairy tale characters (ie., Santa, Easter Bunny, Pilgrim, tooth fairy, angel etc.), Sesame Street cast, buildings or monuments (house, pyramid, igloo), etc.

Balloon Decoration

Once the balloons were inflated, dizziness and hyperventilation receding to acceptable levels, we strung them together with thread and hung them, cascading from windows, as an out-of-the-way decoration. When they were needed, we freed the balloons and let the girls choose a favorite color.

The gang gathered round a large table covered by a cheap disposable plastic tablecloth, and started working with a variety of decorating materials including:

glitter glue squeezable tubes

glitter glue pots with applicator stick

clear liquid glue with applicator stick (for the real professionals)

glue sticks

paint brushes

washable paint

crepe paper strips

confetti

colorful cotton balls

small pom-poms

markers

ribbons

feathers

Easter grass

colored sand

glitter

macaroni (different shapes and sizes)

seeds

rice

all of the foregoing items neatly organized in old egg cartons.

This activity kept everyone busy for a solid 30 minutes, and some of their creations were real works of art. To dry one side at a time, tie a ribbon to the knot of the balloon and tape up on the wall or window.

Once in a while, there'd be a loud explosion and some screams. No one ever got very upset about the destruction of their masterpiece, but the added tension seemed to keep interest high.

Although it sounds like an awful mess, it's actually a quick and easy clean-up: just grab the brushes and markers and any other salvageable items, then wrap up the rest in the tablecloth and toss. Since the activity was held in a playroom with a hardwood floor, one quick sweep finished the job off.

Take Home Memories

When parents came collecting, the kids happily flaunted their personalized bingo cards and balloon projects, which of course they took home as party favors, chocolate stained with ribbons trailing.

About the Author:

Stephanie Olsen, published writer, homeschooling mother of two and ESL teacher currently residing in Europe, is also owner of the expatriate site, Family Life Abroad - the expat place where you'll find humorous and informative articles by experienced expatriates on all aspects of living abroad, with lots of links and travel tips.

Pinata Birthday Party Video and Tips

2006-11-02T20:09:00.000-08:00

Video showing kids enjoying and laugthing hitting the Pinata...

Two years old can have fun with Pinata too...watch this.

I am sharing some birthday party video with Pinata Party Theme. View to see the fun the children have. However, a tip on safety, make sure you do not stand too near to the child beating the Pinata especially the older ones to prevent yourself from getting hurt. If you need to guide them, make sure they stop holding up the stick and stop beating, otherwise you may be the Pinata instead. Just take a bit of precaution, this should not stop you from having a great Pinata birthday party.

Pinatas are Fun for young and old!

2006-11-02T19:46:00.000-08:00

by Mike Yeager

Pinatas make a great theme to center a party around. It can be a birthday party, a going away party or just a fun party where friends and family get together. Pinatas offer excitement and challenge for both the young and old because it’s exciting to see someone swing a stick around and anticipate the breaking of the pinata and watching all the candies, chocolates and prizes spill out.

All pinatas lovers know that the right ingredients mixed with care and exactness produce a colorful, rewarding pinata that is loved by everyone.

Having pinatas at a child’s birthday party is always a hit. It really doesn’t matter how old a kid is, from 5 years to 75 years young, everyone enjoys watching and being watched as they attempt to break open a colorful surprise filled pinata. And just watch those young faces erupt in laughter when all that candy spills out.

Whether your looking for pinatas for a friend or a special treat for your family, pinatas made from the best ingredients available is sure to please everyone.

I suggest that you purchase only quality pinatas filled with the best candy and the freshest quality ingredients. You’re sure to have great fun with your pinata.

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More to assist you in organising birthday child party games

2006-10-31T22:08:00.000-08:00

Birthday party games for all age group

2006-10-31T21:16:00.000-08:00

Below are few very popular games play in birthday child party. These are simple games that are easy to organise and play. The children will definitely enjoy themselves with laughters and fun. So go ahead and select a game or two for your child birthday pary.

Musical Chair
In this party game, we set up in a line a few chairs. When the music start, the children will walk around the chairs until the music stop. When the music stop, the children will try to sit on the nearest available chair. The last child who did not get hold of any chair and remain standing will be out of the game. Remove one chair and start the music again. This go on and on till we left with two children and one chair. The last round whereby the child who was able to grasp the last chair will be the winner. To design the game to suit your selected theme, you may play music relating to your them or tape characters of your theme on each chair and this will make it very special for your child birthday party.

Water Collection
This game is more suitable for outdoor as it will wet the floor. You can form three to four teams of 4 person to a team. All you need for each team is a chair with a bowl of water and a spoon. At the other end, about a meter away, place another chairs with an emply bottle. Each team member will take turn to fill the empty glass with water by scooping the water from the bowl with the spoon and walk over to the other chair and fill up the bottle with water. The team who is the first in filling up the bottle is the winner.

Centipedes race
This game is also suitable for outdoor or if you have a large room. You can have few teams (recommend about three teams) of 4 person to a team. Each team member will form a line with their hands on the waists of the person in from of them. Place a chair or a stick at the other end of about two meter away. Make sure you space out the team to ensure enough room for the team to move around. Each team is to move as quickly to the opposite site where the chair/stick is and go round the chair/stick and return back to the start point. The team who come in first is the winner.

The rule of the game is that while running no one should take his/her hands off the waist of the person in front. Once the chain is broken, the team looses the game. The team also should not lift the chair or the stick while going around it.

Passing the balloon
You have three teams of four players. Station two player at one end and another two player at the other end of a meter apart. You can increase the distance depending the age of the players. Each pair of the players is to hold the balloon in-between them without using their hands and walk as quickly over to the other end and pass the balloon to the other pair. They should not use their hand to pass the balloon. Once the other 2 players take over the balloon, they will walk quickly back to the start point. The team who complete first is the winner.

Blind man's buff on the spot
Choose a volunteer to be the leader and blindfold him/her and placed in the middle of the room. Each players will take a piece of furniture with them (eg chair, cushion, table etc. The leader is to move around to look for the players. When he/she touch a player he/she is to identify the player, if the player is being identified, the player will be out of the game. Each player can use the furniture they have to prevent being touched. But they must not leave their places andmust have some contact with the piece of furniture they choose. If the wrong person is identified, all will clap their hands and the game move on. The last person to be remain in the game is the winner. You may also wish to prepare a small prize for the volunteer as well. However, please ensure safety while playing this game. You may have a person to guide the leader to ensure that he/she do not knock into something. Have fun your guest will enjoy this during your child birthday party.

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Birthday party games for age 10 and older

2006-10-26T01:05:00.000-07:00

Below is a few popular party games played by children 10 and older.

Treasure hunt
For older children, they like games that challenge their intelligence, skill and knowledge. So going for games like treasure hunt can be very fun and challenging. Speed is the key to winning, each group is given a clue and they use the clue to find for the next clue till they find the treasure. You should restrict to about 4 clues so as not to make the game too long. However, you need to get prepare and hide these clues before hand. The first team to find the treasure is the winner.

Dance Party
Everybody like music and dancing is great. Get some lightings effect and organised a simple dance party can be very enjoyable too.

Miniature Golf
You may introduce golf to your guest. These children can go for miniature golf for kids and have a swing or two. There are clubs that have special golf for children and you may arrange with them for a party.

Beach
Organise a beach party is simple. It ususally does not cost any money to get a place at the beach. You can organise some beach ball games like volley ball, football or some simple party games. However, if organising a beach party, make sure there is shelter in the event the wealther is against you and start to rain you still can continue to host your birthday party.

Birthday party games for age 6 to 9

2006-10-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

Below is a few popular party games played by children 6 to 9 years old.

Bursting balloons
Get ready many blown up balloons with a rubber bend tied to each balloon. Each child is given one balloon to be tied to their ankle. Get the children to form a circle. Once the music starts, the children will try to burst the other children's balloon by stepping on them. The last child whose balloon is not burst by anybody is the winner. Remember, at the end of the game, carefully clean up the balloon remains, as they are choke hazards for young children.

Balloon Burst Relay
Get a balloon that is large enough to insert small items inside. Stuff a small prize inside and inflate the balloon. (Prepare before the party). Do tie the balloon tight and do not prepare too early to ensure that the balloon are still inflated during the games. Make sure there are enough balloon for every guest. Form the children into two groups and place them behind a start line. Once the music starts, a child from each group will run to the other end of the room where the balloons are, grasp a balloon and try to bust it by sitting, jumping or lying on it. (whatever way they can think of to burst the balloon.)

Once the balloon is burst, they collect the prize inside the balloon and run back to their group. This goes on to the next person in the group. There will be full of laughter when you see all the kids in action. To ensure no one fall too far behind, any children who need help to burst the balloon, the parent could give them a hand. The game continues till everyone collects a prize.

Throwing dart
Hang a dart board on the wall low enough for the kids. Get darts that are not sharp headed, the magnetic type will be good for safety reason. Draw a line on the floor as the starting point. Get each of them to throw the darts three times and add the marks together. The child with the highest score is the winner.

Magician party
Magician party is also suitable for age 6 to 9. Get a magician to perform during the party for an hour or so and fill the party with endless laughter and fun. Let the magician do all the work, 100% hassle and risk free!

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Birthday party games for age 5 and below

2006-10-13T20:58:00.000-07:00

Below is a few popular party games played by children five and below.

I spy something
You can have two to ten children playing this game. Select one person to ask question and the rest of the player will guess what the questioner has in mind. The question will think of an object within the room and give a hint to the player. The first player who manage to have the correct guess will be the winner. For example the questioner will say "I see something round in the room that you do not see." The player will guess objects that are round, for example, "Is it a round clock". The questioner will say "cold", "colder" or "very cold" if the item guessed is near the object and "warm". "warmer" and "hot" if the item the player guessed is further and further away.

Jigsaws Puzzle
You may make your very own puzzle by cutting out a picture into small pieces for each team to place them together or you could get simple puzzle off the shop. The number of pieces and difficulty of puzzle depend on the age of the kids. Keep each puzzle in a separate bag to be distributed to each team.
You may engage three teams of three children to compete with each other. The team who completes the puzzle first will win. You may give each child a prize or each will take the puzzle home as his/her prize.

Pin the tail on the Donkey
Preparation work before the party: paint a picture of a donkey and paint many donkey tails with double sided tab on it. There should be enough donkey tail for all participating children. The game starts with placing the picture of a Donkey on the wall. Each children will hold on to a tail and be blind folded. Spin the child around and point him/her towards the picture. Each child will move towards the picture and pin the tail on it. The child who has the tail pinned nearest to the correct location will win.

Magician party
Get a magician to perform during the party for an hour or so and fill the party with endless laughter and fun. Let the magician do all the work, 100% hassle and risk free!

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Select or re-design a birthday party game that suit your theme

2006-10-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

While selecting games, you may coordinate with the theme of the party. For instance in the "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" game, the game starts with drawing a picture of a donkey and placing the picture of a Donkey on the wall. Each child will hold on to a tail and blind folded. Spin the child around and point her towards the picture. Each child will move towards the picture and pin the tail on it. The child who has the tail pin nearest to the correct location will win.

The above will match your party theme if your party is about animals or Donkey. However, you could also modify the game to suit any other theme. For instance, your theme is Princess, you may change the picture to be a princess and the item to pin on the princess picture to be either earring, princess eye, hand etc. Use your imagination and I believe you could modify most game to suit your theme.

Other than modify the games to suit the theme, you may also play music and songs relating to the theme. All children love children songs and they will be so happy to dance to the beat. If your theme is Barney, playing songs from Barney sing-a-long is a good idea too.

When selecting party games, you should also consider how suitable it is for your theme. If your theme is something very outgoing like superman, you could choose games that has full of energy or heroine in nature. If your theme is calm and gentle, you may select games that are simple and light too. Choose the game that appeal to your child and friends. If your child is a quiet type, he or she will prefer games that are not so rowdy or rough.

Tips on Organising birthday party games

2006-10-05T08:57:00.000-07:00

Normally, birthday party should start with activities like crafts and games. You may have a few stations of crafts and games managed by your helpers, either friends or family members. As the duration of the birthday party is about two hours, you will allocate about one to one and a half hour for these activities and the last half an hour of the birthday party serving cakes and food. During this activity period, organises about four to five activities stations should be adequate.

You may choose two craft activities and two games or vice versa. Upon arriving at the party, the guests are free to choose which station they like to go to. Be flexible with the games as you would like your guests to enjoy the games rather than remembering the rules. Keep the games simple so that it is easy to follow and understand. Each game should also not be too long, not more than ten minutes as children get distracted easily.

If the group is large, break them into smaller groups and give all children a chance to participates in the games. This is also why each game should be around ten minutes so that you could play again and again till all the children have participated. However, if you are playing a game that involves the entire group, play it at the beginning or at the end of the party.

When playing "elimination" type of games, keep those children who are being eliminated in the process of the game by asking them to cheer those who are still in the game. This will add fun and laughter.

Have one or two extra games on hand just in case you have run out of item to occupy your guests. Also, have extra prizes to be given away so that every child gets one. These could be inexpensive items, just a small gift will make the children happy.

Remember, everyone is a winner. Choose some games that give every child a chance to win something. At the end of the game, every child will have something to bring home.

Having party games will make a fantastic birthday party

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Your guest will jump for joy when participating or watching the party games. Party game is very important as it is the most exciting way to celebrate your child's birthday. Laughter could be heard and smile on every children face when they start playing with their friends together. Playing games is every child favourite. Winning a prize or two while playing the games allow them to bring home the fond memories of how they have enjoyed themselves during the party. Therefore, party games are very crucial for a successful birthday party.

To ensure the success of the party, choose games that are suitable for your child and friends. Consider what your child likes, the child age group and the party theme before selecting the games. Choosing the right game will add more fun and enjoyment to the party. Through playing games, every kid will get involve during the party. The more participation they have, the deeper the memory they will have. This may be the greatest experience they have and remember this marvelous party for life.

Remember, you need some idea on what games to play and some help to get the games organised. It could be inexpensive as you could prepare your own games station by just spending a little time.

Blunder to avoid

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Do not get too stringent on the game's rules as this will make your guest confused or bored. Remember, the aim is to have fun.

In the event that someone spoil the prob for the games thus resulting in the games not able to be carried out, be positive as you can towards the child. All children are innocent. Switch to your backup game plan and continue with the party.

The excitement, food and clowd may be too much for some children and they may be frigthen and throw tendrum. Under such circumstances, try to distract the kid and make him feel special by giving him a small gift or extra attention. Thus, remember to keep some extra gift handy. If this does not work, leave him or her alone aside to get use to the environment but with someone overlook to ensure the child is fine. If this still could not pecify him or her, you may have to call the parents to take the child home.

In the event that two children fight over the winning prize, to make both happy, you may decide for a draw and to give both a prize. If a child get angry for not being the winner, get the child to play a sure win game and let the kid be happy that he or she has won.