Firefly TagIf you are planning to have a nightime party or slumber party, this is the game for you. After the sun goes down, your guests can flicker their flashlights in this nocturnal game. As they play, they'll learn how fireflies communicate -- the lightning bugs send signals of blinking light to attract mates. To [...]
Feather VaultAll it takes is a feather for each child to get this even under way -- or airborne. (You can buy a package of feathers at many department stores or hobby shops.) On cue, players try to blow their feathers overhead. Whoever keeps theirs aloft the longest without using her hands is the winner. [...]
Feat BallContestants in this game take turns tossing a ball against a cement wall and catching it before it hits the ground. What's the hitch? Before making the catch, a player must complete a task posed by the challenger. For example, the first child might pitch the ball at the wall and clap his hands [...]
The trick to this race is putting your best foot forward -- but not too far. Contestants must race to the finish line by placing one foot in front of the other; heel to toe, all the way.
Doll Show For this event, little children get to bring along and dress up one of their favorite dolls or stuffed animals. After thoroughly grooming their charges, the toddlers can parade before a panel of friendly judges. Every contestant's entry receives a prize -- for fanciest dress, funniest hat, cutest smile, longest hair, fuzziest fur, or [...]
BUCKET BRIGADE This game is absolutely great for summer parties using little kid wading pools. You'll need:2 small wading pools2 buckets2 water hoses Team Set-up:Divide children into two teams. How to play:The wading pools start out empty. Select one member from each team to stand in the middle of their team wading pool with a thin string tied just [...]
Body Parts Not Just For HalloweenHave the kids sit in a circle in a dimly lit room while you make up a story about a mean, old witch who falls apart, piece by piece. As you talk about each body part, pass around a paper bag lined with a plastic bag, and have the kids [...]
Bobbing For ApplesThis is more a summer activity, unless you have a great indoor floor area that you don't mind a little mess! This traditional autumn activity is a quick cooler in summer. Just clean out an old-fashioned washtub or a plastic wastebasket (the wider the better), fill it with water and several apples, then [...]
Fill It Up Race... Materials1 judge, 1 race starter, 1 bucket of water (you can use food coloring to change the water color... best if done outdoors), 2 see-through plastic cups, 2 halves of an eggshell (good idea to have a few extra...) Directions Create a short straight or curved race course. Divide the guests into two [...]
Animal Bingo Bingo Cards with Pictures Object: To mark out all the squares in a row on the card. Requires: Two or more players Requires Ahead of Time Preparation:This is a good project for older children to prepare for the party. Materials:Bingo cards using animal stickers or photos from magazine or Inernet instead of numbers - make each card [...]