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Penguins make a great party theme... a little strut and everyone is a penguin!

Penguin Wobble Races

Penguin Stomp

Everyone will be laughing when this game is played.

The 'get-up' is simply black and white construction paper bowties and shirts... for older kids, this can be a party activity.

Party Activity before the games begin:

• Create a pattern in the shape of an over-sized bowtie and a shirt.
• Give the kids black and white construction paper, pens or pencils to trace the patterns, scissors and let them draw and cut-out their costume.
• Provide artsy items, such as sequins, beads, glitter, paint, etc. for each guest to make their very own special bowties and shirts -- have a fashion parade so they can show off their fashions.
• Prizes can be awarded for the 'best', 'funniest', 'most creative', etc. and consider having enough prizes so everyone gets an award. -- Prizes can simply be wide ribbons with the name of the prize printed on it.
• Use double-sided tape to the construction paper items and attach to the front of the kid's clothes, easy to add, easy to remove.

See end of this page for penguin 'masks' to add a little more penguin to the fun.

"THE" Waddle Race

Have the kids blow up a latex balloon (or have them inflated prior to the party for younger children) -- do NOT use helium, just blow your breath to fill the balloons. Provide a Start Line and ask each guest to line up for the race. Each is given a balloon that they must place between their knees and when the "GO" signal is given, the kids race off the Finish Line. The first one to cross the Finish Line with their balloon still between their knees is the winner. If balloons are dropped, the child must return to the Start Line, put balloon between their knees and rush off to the Finish Line. THE FUN IS... everyone will be waddling, cuter than any penguin. Kids and parents enjoy this so much, it will probably be requested to play it again. Great photo opportunities.

"THE" Stomp

This good game for kid for older children. Using ribbon or string, tie one end to an inflated balloon and wrap the other end around the ankle of player. Please take care to tie the ribbon/string loose around the ankle but not too loose to slip off the ankle/foot. Allow a length of the ribbon or string so that the balloon is approximately 1 to 1-1/2 feet from the angle, so that when players try to break the balloons, they are far enough away from the body not ti mistakenly hurt someone.

When the "GO" signal is given, players must stomp/break the other players balloons. The player left with an inflated balloon still tied to his/her ankle is the winner. Get ready to play this game again and again, it is a balloon full of fun that kids really enjoy. Encourage fairness and good sportsmanship, no wrestling... simply the stomp of a foot onto a balloon that is trailing on the end of a ribbon or string is not so easy, lots of dancing and moving around in this game!

Penguins Masks

Create your own at home with construction paper or purchase pre-made,
re-usable lightweight cardstock Penguin Masks at
http://thepartyworks.com/product_info.php/cPath/758_17_1103/products_id/6564

Happy Feet Party Supplies

These plates, cups, napins and decorations are oh so cute and create an instant decorated penguin and Happy Feet party theme, pre-packaged and ready-to-use.

    
and lots more party supplies and decorations....
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Happy Feet Cake, Cupcakes and Cookie Decorations

Make your own cake or purchase a frosted cake from your local bakery, grocery store or discount store, such as Costco or Wal-Mart and decorate away... Decorate the cake using Happy Feet Rings (party favors, too), a re-usable cake topper (a toy after the cake is eaten) or an easy-to-use professional edible cake art image (used by bakeries for the colored painted look) and get set for oohs and aahs.

        
and lots more party supplies and decorations....
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Happy Feet Balloons

Balloons add fun and instant decorations to your party... we love the 'jumbo' balloon, makes us want to dance with him.

        
and lots more party supplies and decorations....
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Happy Feet Party Favors

Party favors to match the Happy Feet theme are cute, re-usable and take-home fun. Add a few generic, less expensive party favors and guests will have smiles on their faces.

    
and lots more party supplies and decorations....
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