pass the parcel for twenty 3-4yr olds, would you do 2 parcels?

[Gingerbics]

Wondering if it may be easier to do 2 parcels at same time in the same circle rather than 1? Any pass the parcel experts out there?

[JarethTheGoblinKing]

Yikes, you're a braver woman than me!

[MarionCole]

I'd do one. Half of them will wander off anyway.

[purepurple]

I would do 2 groups of 10 and pass the parcels round at the same time. I would aslo put small pressies in some of the layers. Also count the layers and use a different paper for the last layer.

[BertieBotts]

Two circles of 10, yes. Also don't forget to alternate wrapping paper and newspaper for the layers so they don't accidentally rip two off.

[DilysPrice]

If you're doing the crowdpleasing thing of raisins/sweeties in-between each layer and making sure everyone gets one then that's very tricky with 2 simultaneous parcels in the same ring, or even with two in different rings.

[purepurple]

Not if you have an adult in each circle overseeing things.

[OddBoots]

If it was me I'd have:

Two rings of 10. Play pass the teddy and have the prizes in a 'lucky-dip' bucket. If you've already had a prize then pass it on to the next child who hasn't.

But I'm sure lots would think that's a horrible way to do it.

[PfftTheMagicDragon]

I would also have 2 groups.

Never prizes in the layers though - it's awful! No point in winning!

[Gingerbics]

Thanks so much for the advice, thats really helped. Think I may be brave then and go for 2 circles, 2 parcels or maybe a lucky dip stylee affair.
Much appreciated X

[telephonetree]

oooh i love the pass the teddy idea - i was wondering how you do it with a prize every time if you're not sure of the exact number of guests until they turn up - as it seems not everyone rsvps...

[UniS]

two or three parcels, 2 or three rings, more layers than children, should get everyone a turn.

[Haribolicious]

Am liking 'pass the teddy' idea too....saves on wrapping! Definitely do 2 (or 3) circles and do lucky dip or a sweet jar for each 'layer' and then one main prize. It can turn into a nightmare as kids wander off, get bored and 'forget' to pass it on etc so the less time they have to wait their turn the better! Good luck

[MumToTheBoy]

We do pass the teddy/ sweetie bag/ etc at school for the Xmas party, much easier than trying to wrap a prize in 30 layers of paper! The parcel ends up too big for most of the children to pass anyway, even if you do two they get quite big.