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Birthday parties
On 7 May 2008 07:15:14 -0700, Banty wrote:
In article , Nan says... (sheepish grin) Okay, the thread about pinatas got me thinking. My 8 year old has yet to have a "real" birthday party. Her bday is Feb. 14 so we've always just had the 4 of us do cake and presents since there is no extended family around. She's been wanting a party so I decided to have one perhaps just after school is out, the last day will be May 29. She and I want to have a party here at our house so I can keep it outdoors. Food would probably be hot dogs on the grill.... classic birthday party type food. Anyway, the push to use a venue for parties has taken away from the birthday parties I remember going to. You know.... the ones where the really fun games were played. I have a few ideas for games like Pin the Tail and a balloon race (where the kids run to sit on a balloon and pop it). I'm asking you thoughtful folks for some ideas on games. Simple games are best, imo. I don't want to over-script a party. I envision having the games to play but if they all want to just play among themselves, I'll go with whatever. So.... what games did you play at parties as kids, and most importantly, did you like or dislike them? I loved the pin the tail and the balloon race. I didn't like anything where I had to be physical with another kid (like those three-legged races). Sports is also common and IMO a bad idea. I cant offhand think of an option to suggest (why I dont give the parties LOL) but I do want to say you're thinking in the right direction. Banty I agree on the whole sports type games. I'd like to level the playing field (so to speak) so the whole physical-fitness sports skill level doesn't come into the picture. Nan |
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Nan wrote:
(sheepish grin) Okay, the thread about pinatas got me thinking. My 8 year old has yet to have a "real" birthday party. Her bday is Feb. 14 so we've always just had the 4 of us do cake and presents since there is no extended family around. She's been wanting a party so I decided to have one perhaps just after school is out, the last day will be May 29. She and I want to have a party here at our house so I can keep it outdoors. Food would probably be hot dogs on the grill.... classic birthday party type food. Anyway, the push to use a venue for parties has taken away from the birthday parties I remember going to. You know.... the ones where the really fun games were played. I have a few ideas for games like Pin the Tail and a balloon race (where the kids run to sit on a balloon and pop it). I'm asking you thoughtful folks for some ideas on games. Simple games are best, imo. They could run the race holding the balloon between their knees, as well. I don't want to over-script a party. I envision having the games to play but if they all want to just play among themselves, I'll go with whatever. So.... what games did you play at parties as kids, and most importantly, did you like or dislike them? I liked treasure hunts, the memory tray and "statues". In case that's called something else where you live, the children dance or run around to music then when the music is stopped they have to freeze in whatever position they are in. The first person to wobble goes out, and so on. I can't stand Pass the Parcel but kids around here all seem to love that one, especially if there is a toy or sweet in each layer and not just one in the centre. Another game I loved as a child, but may have been 9 or 10 at that point, was where everyone was given a pencil a paper with the birthday child's full name printed at the top. The game is to make up as many words as possible from only those letters. That one works best if the age/ability range of the children isn't too wide. Another good one along the lines of the memory tray is the "blindfold and guess what it is by touch" tray or bag. Little boys like icky-themed ones with items such as peeled grape eye-balls, tomato sauce blood and cookie-dough dog poop but you can do fairy themes or sports or whatever you tihnk they'll be interested in. Some games are better with fewer than ten guests because, for example, parental imagination may have run out after each child has had a turn at guessing two items. |
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Birthday parties
On Wed, 07 May 2008 12:22:51 GMT, Nan wrote:
I have a few ideas for games like Pin the Tail and a balloon race (where the kids run to sit on a balloon and pop it). I'm asking you thoughtful folks for some ideas on games. Simple games are best, imo. I liked scavenger hunts at that age. If you have a theme, you can relate it to the party theme. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. The Outer Limits |
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Birthday parties
On Wed, 07 May 2008 12:22:51 GMT, Nan wrote:
(sheepish grin) I just wanted to thank everyone for your input in this thread. I've gotten some really great ideas! Thanks! Nan |
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