Pass
the Parcel- you will need a small gift wrapped in as many
layers as desired. Kids should all sit
in a circle and pass the parcel around as you play music, when the music stops
the person holding the parcel unwraps one layer. The child who removes the last layer gets to
keep the prize.
15
Seconds- This game is fun and exciting for kids of all ages. You will need a timer set for 15
seconds. Have the kids all sit in a circle,
choose one person to begin the game by asking a simple question that all of the
guests take turns answering as quickly as they can before the time runs
out. Allow players to take turns. Some example questions are;
- What is your favorite food?
- What is your favorite color?
- What is your favorite animal?
- What is your favorite chocolate bar?
Secret
sticker- give each child a small sheet of stickers as they arrive and
have them try to stick them to the other guests without getting caught, if they
get caught they must take one sticker from that person. The first person to get rid of all their
stickers wins.
Signature
hunt- this activity will encourage the guests to mingle and get to
know one another. You will need to make
a bingo like sheet and write 25 different statements written in each box, for
example, who rides a bike, favorite food is pizza, took a dance class etc. The
first person to receive a signature for each box wins.
Matching
game- this game can be played with kids of all ages and with
variations. Each child is given a half
of something and must find the person who has the other half.
Punch
line- write jokes on small pieces of paper and the punch lines and
a separate piece. Players with the joke
must find the person with the punch line. When all have been matched read the jokes out loud.
Balloon
head- give each child a balloon and see how long they can keep it
in the air without using their hands.
Balloon
pop- everybody is a winner in this game and you will need a small
prize for each guest. Write the name of each guest on a small piece of paper,
roll it up and put it in a balloon before blowing it up. Players all sit in a circle; one at a time
they are blindfolded and try to pop a balloon by stomping on it, the person’s name
in the balloon receives a prize.
Two
Truths, One Lie- how well do the players really know each other?
Each player picks three things to say about themselves, two truths and one lie;
the other players must guess the lie.
Name
ball toss- this game is perfect for kids who don’t yet know
one another. The kids all sit in a
circle, choose one person to start and give them a soft ball. The player must call out the name of the
person they are throwing the ball to.
Balloon
Bop- each player needs a balloon to begin with and throw the
balloons in the air all at once. The
objective is to keep all of the balloons afloat, it doesn’t matter who owns
each one. The game is played until the
last balloon touches the floor.
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An ice breaker should be the first activity planned for every party, it encourages the kids to mingle and get to know one another while accommodating the staggered arrival of guests.