To keep children occupied while the cake is being lit, give them each a piece of large white, glossy paper. Have on hand felt tip markers, crayons, stickers, etc. While they are waiting for the cake they can make their own placemats. Surprise: If serving cupcakes, place a raisin in one of them while baking. …
Indoor or Outdoor Activity Ages 6 and up Materials needed: Old magazines Pencil Paper Divide children into groups of two or three. The object of the game is to find items beginning with a particular letter. You assign the letter. Make sure you have plenty of old magazines on hand so that each child may …
Outdoor Activity Ages 5 and up Materials needed: Balloons Paper Slip a small piece of paper into a balloon and blow it up and tie it. Each slip will have a different phrase on it. For example: “Quack like a duck” “Bark like a dog! “Moo like a cow” “Oink like a pig” and so …
Indoor Activity Age 4 and up Materials needed: Candy bar or pack of gum Take a small object, perhaps a miniature candy bar or pack of gum. One player is chosen as the finder and is sent out of the room. The remaining children choose a hiding spot for the item. As the finder returns …
Outdoor or Indoor Activity Ages 5 and Up Materials Needed: Peanuts Two large jars Divide group into two teams. One group will be the “dogs” and one group will be the “cats.” A captain must then be assigned to each team. Make it very clear that everyone is to look for peanuts but only the …
Indoor or Outdoor Activity Ages 4 and up Materials needed: Small gifts wrapped up String Blindfolds Wrap small, lightweight gifts up in pretty, bright paper. You could even use different types of candy bars. Make sure each gift is appropriate for a boy or girl. Hang each gift from a tree outside. If you want …
Indoor or Outdoor Activity Ages 4 and up Materials Needed: Small gifts or white elephants (garage sale items) Peanuts in the shell Wrap up small gifts or party favors and place them on a table. You can also use white elephants (garage sale items or thrift store items). Make sure each gift is suitable for …
Outdoor Activity Ages 4 and up Materials Needed: A large, soft ball Have children make a circle with one child in the center. The child in the center must throw the ball straight up and call out the name of one of the other players. The player whose name is called out must try to …
