Makeup and Dress Up Games

Kids love to pretend to be other people, and makeup and dress up games allow them to do just that. From the toy chest to the Internet, pretend play games are favorite pastimes of kids of all ages.

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Young children learn best by imitating. When preschoolers and elementary school kids dress up as adults and act out the many roles adults take, they are learning about the world around them and helping form their own identities. Tweens and teens are trying to find their own way in the world. These games allow them to temporarily try on new identities.

Makeup games do not need to be elaborate. In fact, most young kids are happy with paper bag masks and sock gloves! Simple costumes and unstructured free play are often enough to create fun and educational makeup and dress up games. As long as they can pretend to be someone else, the kids are happy.

Kids look up to the adults in their lives. Let them walk in your shoes - literally. Bring out your old clothes, shoes, hats, and costume jewelry. It will be a great opportunity to share a few laughs with your children. By reminiscing with your kids, you are creating new memories that will last a lifetime. Just be sure to supervise the kids as oversized clothing and shoes can pose safety hazards.

Kids love to feel glamorous. You can find costume jewelry, makeup, glittery tops, and feather boas at most Dollar Stores. Provide an assortment of belts, ties, scarves, purses, and hats for accessorizing.

Who wouldn't like to be royalty? Princess items are available online and at most grocery stores, toy stores, and department stores. Many Dollar Stores also carry plastic crowns, jewelry, makeup, and magic wands. For some Princess games, songs, and craft ideas, read Princess Birthday Party.

If you prefer to buy your child's and dress up games, there are several available at department stores and toy stores, as well as online. These sets make great birthday gifts:

• Cinderella Dress Up (ages 3 to 5)
• Pink Princess Ballgown
• Snow White Dress Up Set

• Melissan and Doug Chef set (ages 3 and up)
• Hannah Montana Wig and Accessories
• Police Officer Set
• Melissa and Doug Veterinarian Set

Today most everything can be done online, including playing dress up. These online games feature various characters, avatars, and faces. Kids have options for making up or dressing up the characters. Common options include:

• Eye Colors
• Hair Colors
• Eye Shapes
• Hair Styles
• Skin Colors
• Freckles
• Lips
• Facial Hair
• Glasses
• Hats
• Makeup
• Jewelry
• Clothing

With a touch of the mouse or a click of a button, kids can completely makeover their favorite characters.

Makeup and dress up games can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. They can be as simple as pulling out your trunk of old clothes and parading around dressed as an adult. They can be as elaborate as store-bought costumes, makeup, and jewelry. The main ingredient necessary is imagination. With imagination and creativity, anything available can be a great fantasy game for your kids.

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