100 Party Games for Children

S Quick P

Description

Party games have been played and enjoyed by children for years. This book contains some favourites that have been played for centuries as well as some with modern twists and ideas of how to adapt games for a variety of ages and interests. There are also new games that are linked to modern times. Some games are more suitable for outdoor areas rather than a confined indoor space but most can just be adapted slightly to suit the venue. There are also a variety of games such as quiet games, active games, treasure hunts, team games, balloon games and a selection of others.The games include both competitive and non competitive games. Most people today recommend that the majority of games are non competitive so that children do not become disappointed or upset. Team games can encourage children to work together and support each other if a child is challenged and not coping with the activity. Although a winner might be declared it is usually a good idea to have a small prize for everyone. Awarding points for games is one way of avoiding constantly giving out small presents. Points can be collated and then everyone given a party bag when it is time to go home so that no one leaves empty handed. It could also be agreed at the beginning of a party that prizes can be shared such as a box of small treats as a prize for a treasure hunt.

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• Education

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• Publié par: Andrews UK
• Date de parution: 23 décembre 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781785380945
• Langue: English

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100 PARTY GAMES FOR CHILDREN

PS Quick



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Published in 2014 by
Andrews UK Limited
www.andrewsuk.com
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Introduction
Party games have been played and enjoyed by children for years. This book contains some favourites that have been played for centuries as well as some with modern twists and ideas of how to adapt games for a variety of ages and interests.
There are also new games that are linked to modern times. Some games are more suitable for outdoor areas rather than a confined indoor space but most can just be adapted slightly to suit the venue. There are also a variety of games such as quiet games, active games, treasure hunts, team games, balloon games and a selection of others.
The games include both competitive and non competitive games. Most people today recommend that the majority of games are non competitive so that children do not become disappointed or upset. Team games can encourage children to work together and support each other if a child is challenged and not coping with the activity. Although a winner might be declared it is usually a good idea to have a small prize for everyone.
Awarding points for games is one way of avoiding constantly giving out small presents. Points can be collated and then everyone given a party bag when it is time to go home so that no one leaves empty handed. It could also be agreed at the beginning of a party that prizes can be shared such as a box of small treats as a prize for a treasure hunt.



Icebreaker Games
Although almost every child loves a party some lack confidence in meeting new people or being in a different environment such as another child’s home or a village hall. Icebreakers help children to overcome their shyness and get them in the mood for a party so they can really enjoy themselves.
Children learn to listen, chat and share their ideas while they get to know each other and bond as part of the group.
Make the Pair
Before the party think of pairs of words that belong together and write each word on separate pieces of card or paper. For example: the words knife and fork, salt and pepper or shoes and socks. For younger children it would also be useful to have pictures in case they cannot read.
As the children arrive pin one card on their backs without letting them see the word. Explain this is for a later game then ask them to sit against a wall so that the others cannot see the words either. Children could spend this time looking at a book while they wait for the other guests to arrive.
When everyone has arrived explain that children need to find the other half of their pair. They can ask questions about what is on their back such as “Am I living?” “Do I wear these?” Younger children could just ask what the picture on their back is or what the word says.
Children then try to find their partner and sit down together until everyone has matched the pairs.
Bounce the Ball
This game needs a large space such as a hall or outside area. It is an excellent way of introducing children who do not know each other.
Ask the children stand in a circle and each say their name before the game begins. Then one child calls out the name of another child while bouncing the ball in the middle so that the child named runs in to catch it. This child then calls out the name of another child and bounces the ball for them to catch. Once a child has caught the ball they cannot catch it again so they should sit down after they have had their turn.
The game can be varied by throwing or rolling the ball instead of bouncing. Balls of different sizes and materials can be used. Beanbags may be more suitable for younger children. The game can be made more challenging by having more than one ball or beanbag being thrown at the same time.
A Great Wind Blows
Arrange enough cushions in a circle so that every child except one can sit down. The child without a cushion stands in the middle of the circle and makes a true statement in the form:
“A great wind blows for anyone who has an older brother” or something similar. The statement could be a favourite food, a place visited on holiday or anything else. The important thing is that the person is making a statement that matches their own criteria.
Any child for whom the statement is also true then jumps up from their cushion and tries to find another cushion but it must not be an empty cushion next to where they are sitting. The child in the middle also runs to an empty cushion so that the person left without a cushion becomes the person in the middle.
Instead of beginning a sentence with the words “A great wind blows” the child in the middle could call out “Hurricane”. If this happens then everyone must stand up and find another place.
The game can also be played with an adult outside the circle giving instructions.
Line up, Line up
Divide children into teams of about six then ask them to sit down in groups, ensuring there is a little space between each group.
Either an adult or a child is chosen to be the task master who gives instructions. These should be as many different ways as possible for the group to line up. For example:
“Line up, line up from the shortest to the tallest.”
“Line up, line up from the youngest to the oldest.”
“Line up, line up in alphabetical order.”
“Line up, line up in birthday month order.”
Children then line up as directed. Praise can be given for the first team to complete the task but no team is ever out.
Light the Lamp
The aim of this game is to build up enough electricity to light a lamp by sending a squeeze from one end of the line to the other.
Divide the children into two teams. Each team holds hands and faces the other team. An adult stands at one end with a card that has a tick on one side and a cross on the other. At the opposite end of the line place a torch upon a chair that stands equidistant between the two teams.
When the adult at the beginning of the line shows the children a cross on the card they do nothing but when they are shown a tick they quickly squeeze the hands of the next child. When the squeeze reaches the end of the line enough power will have been created to light a lamp.
The first team to grab the torch is the winner.
Sit on the Settee
This is a co-operative game that is great fun although it may take a few tries before the human settee can be completed.
Children make a circle in which they stand in front of each other instead of being side by side. They then place their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them and on a given signal lower their bodies to sit down on the lap of the person behind them.
Everyone must work together for this to be successful as each child needs to help the person in front of them sit down as well as trying to sit down themselves.
Murder Wink
The game starts with everyone sitting in a circle and an adult selecting enough playing cards so that every child can have one. One of the playing cards must be an ace. The children watch as the cards are shuffled and the rules explained. When children receive a card they look at it secretly and then sit on it. They then keep their eyes on the other children.
The child who receives the ace is the ‘Murderer’ but must not give this away. The murderer kills his victims by winking at them. Once killed a child must lay on the ground. The aim of the game is to correctly guess who the murderer is. They do this by raising their hand and saying “I accuse....
Any children making a wrong guess immediately die but if they are successful the game ends and the cards are dealt again. The game could be played with children falling asleep instead of dying.
Fruit Salad
This game is similar to ‘A great wind blows’ and can be played using either chairs or cushions. These are place in a circle but one child should be chosen to stand in the middle of the circle and not have a cushion. Children agree upon four fruits for the game such as kiwi, pineapple, banana and mango. An adult names each child after one of these fruits.
The child in the middle begins by calling out the name of a fruit. Everyone who has this name must jump up quickly and find another place. The person in the middle tries to sit down on one of the spare seats. If successful the child left without a seat takes a turn in the middle.
The game can be varied by calling out “Fruit Salad!” On this command everyone must get up and change seats.
Behind the Blanket
Divide the children into two teams. Each team sits on opposite sides of the blanket which is raised by two adults.
A child from one team then stands up behind the blanket. Children from the other team can ask five questions to help them guess the identity of the standing child. They cannot ask the child’s name but try to choose questions that will help them make the correct choice after their five questions have been asked. Questions might be “Does he have a brother?” or “Does she have blonde hair?”
After five questions the blanket is dropped to see if the team was correct. The blanket is then rai