Party Games & Party Fun

It takes more than balloons, streamers and matching plates to create a birthday party your child will never forget! Often, what makes a child's birthday party a huge hit is a simply prepared game or activity. We've collected our favorite party games and traditional party games that can be played as-is or adapted to your party theme. If this is your first children's birthday party and you are bit intimidated, don't worry. We also have tips and advice from our party professionals.

Recipes and ideas for school classroom birthday party celebrations.

Most elementary school teachers will allow your child to have a small birthday celebration in the class. Although a cake is the easiest treat to bring to class celebration, it can also be the messiest to serve. When I was teaching, I always appreciated the thoughtful parents who asked first, worked around my class schedule and who brought simple treats to share with the kids. Here are some of my favorite ideas as a teacher and a parent.

Baby's first birthday with tips for hosting a one year old birthday party. One is Fun - First Birthday Party for Baby - Your never too young for a party! Celebrate your baby's first birthday with this adorable One is Fun party theme; party games and tips for hosting a one year old birthday party.

Spread holiday cheer with this Christmas party for kids, Christmas party games, Christmas party supplies and ideas for a classroom holiday party. Christmas party games and ideas for a classroom or home party. "Ho,Ho,Ho!" Spread holiday cheer with these jolly children's Christmas party games, activities and party supplies for a unique and memorable Christmas party!

Plan a spooktacular Halloween party for kids with these Halloween party ideas, Halloween party games, haunting decorations, revolting recipes. Whether your hosting a Halloween party for your kids at home, or helping with a classroom party, these Halloween party ideas and kid-friendly party games will ensure your little goblins will have a frighteningly good time and the planning is so easy you won't be spooked!

Thanksgiving games for kids and their family to play on Thanksgiving. Make this the year your family begins a new tradition, or add to an already existing family custom with some simple games. We've provided a list of easy to learn, Thanksgiving games and instructions.

Add these fun Valentines Day party games to your children's party, great for classroom parties. Add these party games to a classroom party, scout troop meeting, or play them when hosting a party at home.

Valentines day party games kids love to play, add fun Valentine party games for classrooms, scout troops or a party at home. Easy to plan Valentine's Day party games kids LOVE to play! Whether your hosting a Valentine's Day party at home, in the classroom or, with a scout troop, You'll want to add 2-3 party games to any other party activities you may plan. These kid-friendly fun Valentines games are tried and tested by Amazing Moms just like you!

Easter party games, family ideas, easter egg hunts for children. We all know Easter is day to dress in your Sunday best, celebrate life, serve a family brunch and of course eat way too much chocolate. But, have you ever thought of playing family games? We asked some of our members...and this is what they shared.

Party games for a kids Valentines party, games for kids, classrooms and scout troops. Valentine Party Games Kids Love to Play

Every party should have at least two games to entertain the children. When planning an indoor birthday party you need to consider your space limitations before planning the games you choose to play.

Host a fabulous Valentines Day party with these games kids love to play. A party just isn't fun without playing some entertaining games ... add a game or two to make your Valentine's Day party memorable!

Fun party games kids love to play on Valentines Day including Valentine's Day Party Tiddly Winks and Heart Bean Bag Toss. Let the children play.

Although most party themes can be adapted for the indoors, we've provided our a list of our favorite indoor party themes with party games, crafts, decorating tips and supplies.

Kids can Make their Own Mardi Gras Float Costume Craft for Kids. What fun your child will have with their own parade and wearing their mini Mardi Gras float!

Materials You need:

* Tissue Paper
* Balloons
* Shredded Paper (for gift bags)
* White Glue
* Scissors
* 8' of 2" Ribbons
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Large Cardboard Box
* Matte Knife
* Poster Paint
* Foam Brush

"IT" holds a balloon and calls out a number while dropping
the balloon to the floor. The holder of that number then
tries to catch the balloon before it touches the floor.
If the player is successful 'it' tries another number.
If the balloon touches the floor then that player is "it".

The players release their balloons in the direction of the target.
If you are having a theme party, use a picture from the theme as
the target center. Score 5 points for the closest balloon and 15 points
for a direct hit.

Have the pairs stand in a line or circle back to back, with a balloon held between their backs. On the leader's signal, the players press together, trying to burst their balloon.

Arrange the group in a circle with a blindfolded player in the center. Then have the players move around the circle very quietly. The blindfolded player should approach the circle in any direction and secure a victim who, in a disguised voice, says 'poor kitty' and then imitates the 'meow' of a cat.

'It' is blindfolded and stands in the center of a seated circle while the players change seats. 'It' now sits on a player's lap. No words are spoken. He must guess whose lap he is sitting on. If he's correct, the two change places.

One player is "It" and leaves the group while the other players choose an object in the room. "It" returns and tries to guess the object. He can ask 20 questions of the group members, all of which must be answered by yes or no.

Players are divided into two teams. Line up facing each other, about 25 to 50 feet apart.
Each side takes turns calling

"Red Rover, Red Rover, send (name) come over."

All of the children will sit down in a circle facing each other They are now the "Ducks". Pick one child to be the Fox. The Fox slowly walks around the outside of the circle, gently tapping the other players heads while saying "Duck" each time he/she taps. After one or so times around the circle, the Fox selects a "Goose" by tapping a players head and calling "Goose!".

The children sit in a circle. One player leaves the room, while she is away the others decide what she should be when she returns.

Players form a circle with the parent or helper. Starting with the child on the parent's left each player has to say in turn...

Each person is given a cut-out piece of
construction paper with the name of an animal (e.g. Kangaroo ) Then pairs are selected so that, for example, a Kangaroo and a giraffe are together.

One player is the leader and orders the other players to make motions by saying "Simon says thumbs up" or "Simon says hands on your head." The leader also makes all of these motions.

Players form a circle. A bean bag is passed from player to player while one player sings, whistles or claps. When the music or clapping stops, the player who has the bean bag is out and sits in the center.

Two lines are established at opposite ends of the playing area. One line is the goal line; the other is the starting line. One player is "It" and stands on the goal line.

There is a goal line and a starting line. The player who is "Captain" stands at the goal line. The "Captain" addresses one player at a time to "Take one giant step" or "Take 5 baby steps" or "Skip three steps", etc. That player must remember to say "Captain, May I?"

Games for family reunions, company picnics or family fun! On your way to the beach or park? Add some silly races to your family outing for lasting summer memories! These games can easily be added to company picnics and family reunions.

Leave the proper croquet games to your older relatives ... this game will keep your kids giggling all summer! A unique addition to outdoor birthday parties, barbeques or any gathering.