Coolest Birthday Party Games For Kids
Easy And Fun Party Activities For Children's Birthdays
© Qing Gu
Feb 1, 2009
If you as a parent are throwing a party, you want to be sure to have the best birthday party games for kids that they will remember for years to come!
Classic Entertaining with a Twist
Sometimes you don't have to get too overly inventive to come up with the most enjoyable birthday party games for kids. Incorporating classic kids games with a little twist surrounding your theme can make them fun and a bit more modern.
How about a fun game of "Duck, Duck, Goose" that instead uses "Mickey, Mickey, Minnie" for a Disney-themed party? This focuses on a classic game that every kid loves, but has a more modern twist and one that focuses on the theme of your party. How fun! Kids will love this and the birthday boy or girl will think that it was created just for them!
"Pin the Tail on the Donkey" is another fun game that has been incorporated as one of the best birthday party games for kids of all times. You can keep it as the classic version which is tons of fun for the kids, or you can make it a little bit more specific or catered. A version of "Pin the Tail on the Unicorn" is perfect for a princess-themed party and you can keep going with this as party games for kids birthdays can be all about the customization. You are the creative director in this masterpiece!
Involve the Whole Gang
To make the birthday party games for kids the most fun they can be, you should remember to come up with ideas that everyone present can play.
A game of hot potato can be fun for adults and kids alike. Rather than using an actual potato, incorporate an element or accessory of the theme. "Pass the Tiara" works well for a princess-themed birthday party, or "Pass the Monkey" for a fun inspired zoo party. You can really have a lot of fun with incorporating party games for kids birthdays that pull in the theme that you have created in every other part of the party.
"Pop the Balloon" is another fun option in the list of birthday party games for kids and kids love to work on something that allows them to make noise.
Have two kids stand back to back with a balloon between them. When you say "go" then the kids keep pushing their backs together in hopes of popping the balloon. The first team to pop their balloon wins, and they have so much fun trying! Of course with any of the party games, you need to be sure to include prizes. Be sure however that each and every kid leaves with a goodie bag though so nobody feels like they've left empty handed!
Outdoor Activities
If the weather co-operates then you can have some really fun party games for kids birthdays outdoors.
You can have some wonderful games and even cater them to the indoors if the need arises. Games such as:
- Water Balloon Toss: Keep this fun and be sure that kids come prepared with a back up change of clothes. If the weather doesn't cooperate, then cover balloons with shaving cream and do this in an appropriate area of the house.
- Relay Races: Kids love to pair up and run races, and you can add in obstacles and different paths for them. If the weather isn't working with you, then you can put together a "hide and go seek" version of this but have the kids work as teams.
Coming up with birthday party games for kids can be all about creativity and you as the parent using a little bit of imagination! If you want to wow your guests, here are more information on party games and activities.
