Kids' Party Games

Toddler Kids' Party Games

Toddlers will probably need a little guidance and help as they play games at your kid's party. However, there are lots of fun games that your little tots will love to play.

1. Freeze Dance-What kid doesn't love to dance. Let your toddlers wiggle and move to some fun music. When you stop the music, they have to freeze until you start the music again. Be sure you do this with them until they get the idea!
2. Follow the Leader-Toddlers love to mimic others, so why not take advantage of that by helping them play follow the leader. You'll probably need to be the leader in the beginning, but they'll soon catch on!
3. Watch for the Alligators!-This game is lots of fun for little ones, and easy for you to set up. All you need to do is scatter some socks around the room. Tell the kids that the socks are really alligators. They'll have to navigate through the socks to the other side of the room without being bitten by the alligators!

Elementary Aged Games

You probably won't have to plan too many kids' party games for this age group. Just have a couple in mind to get the party started, then sit back and watch the kids entertain themselves.

1. Limbo-Everyone loves to do the limbo! All you need is a yard stick or some other type of stick and a couple of people to hold the ends. After each of the children tries to go under the stick once, lower the stick a few inches. Kids are out when they can't make it under the stick without touching it.
2. Scavenger Hunt-Kids love to hunt for things! You can make a list of items ahead of time and then make several copies of the list. You can even add some inexpensive treasures around the yard, such as chocolate covered coins, plastic toys, bubbles, etc. Be sure you have extras on hand so that everyone gets a prize!
3. Simon Says-"Simon Says" is always fun. You'll probably want to start out being Simon to keep the game a little organized. Remember, if a child follows a command that wasn't issued as "Simon says...", he's out!
4. Piñata-Piñatas are always fun. You can fill piñatas with candy and small toys. When you begin, you might want to give the kids something light to hit with at first while they are blindfolded, so that each child has the opportunity to hit at the piñata. Then, give the birthday boy or girl a heavier stick, and let her break the piñata.
5. Turtle Tag-This is a variation on the popular game of tag. Be sure you designate a base, and declare someone "it". That person tries to tag the others. However, if someone falls over onto his back, he can't be tagged!

Kids' Party Games at the Pool

If your kid is lucky enough to have a summer birthday and there is a pool available, you really won't have to do much to entertain the party guests. However, if you want to organize a few games, you might like the following suggestions. Be sure you have lots of supervision for kids who are in or around any body of water, though!

1. Marco Polo-In this game, one person closes his eyes and tries to tag the others in the pool by calling out, "Marco". The others must say "Polo". If someone doesn't respond, the person who is it can call that person's name, and it is that child's time to be it.
2. Water Balloon Toss-In this game, have children pair up to toss water balloons back and forth to each other. Once a balloon bursts, that team is out.
3. Water Races-You can vary this game by telling kids they have to swim, walk, hop, etc.

For more great kids' party game ideas, check out Toddler Party Games.

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