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Party Games for a 4year old

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 14:27

Daughters birthday party this weekend, have a bouncy castle booked but as with U.K. weather it’s likely to piss it down. I need a few games we can do inside the house to occupy 5-7 4yr olds.
I have a piñata and a pass the parcel- bring me all your other party game ideas pls

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WhiskeyNeverStartsToTasteNice · 30/07/2021 14:51

Musical statues, sleeping lions, dance competition. Pin the tail on the donkey (or a variation eg I did pin the wand on the fairy once - drew large fairy on back of some wrapping paper, pinned on wall, made cardboard wand)
Some indoor crafts/art activities - have a look at Baker Ross website if there's time, or the Works?

WhiskeyNeverStartsToTasteNice · 30/07/2021 14:54

If you've bought bits for party bags, you could hide them around the house (depending on size of house) and turn it into a treasure hunt.

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Biancadelrioisback · 30/07/2021 14:59

Tie a piece of string horizontally and tie different lengths off it vertically so they hang down and tie donuts to the end. Kids have to try and eat to the donut with their hands behind their backs and/or blindfolded.

Hilarious. Tasty. Easy to clean up (providing you don't get the filled ones)

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 15:04

@WhiskeyNeverStartsToTasteNice

If you've bought bits for party bags, you could hide them around the house (depending on size of house) and turn it into a treasure hunt.
Thought of this and then decided I don’t really want kids rummaging round the house
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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 15:05

@Biancadelrioisback

Tie a piece of string horizontally and tie different lengths off it vertically so they hang down and tie donuts to the end. Kids have to try and eat to the donut with their hands behind their backs and/or blindfolded.

Hilarious. Tasty. Easy to clean up (providing you don't get the filled ones)

Ooh this would be good
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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 15:06
Do they risk slipping?
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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 15:07

@WhiskeyNeverStartsToTasteNice

Musical statues, sleeping lions, dance competition. Pin the tail on the donkey (or a variation eg I did pin the wand on the fairy once - drew large fairy on back of some wrapping paper, pinned on wall, made cardboard wand) Some indoor crafts/art activities - have a look at Baker Ross website if there's time, or the Works?
I’ve managed to get a pin the tail on the mermaid following this suggestion- thanks!
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WhiskeyNeverStartsToTasteNice · 30/07/2021 17:01

Hope it goes well!

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 18:32

Thank you- bloody U.K. weather, think you’d be safe with an august baby!

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Biancadelrioisback · 30/07/2021 21:11

Without a doubt, my favourite game. Play with adults too Grin

PearlJamButties · 30/07/2021 21:19

If they like Frozen, split into 2 teams and get two adult volunteers. Play "Do you wanna build a snowman" and get the kids to wrap the volunteers in toilet paper to make Olaf.

Little ones love it! small gift/chocolate for the fastest team.

Rainbowqueeen · 30/07/2021 21:25

Duck duck goose

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 22:43

@PearlJamButties

If they like Frozen, split into 2 teams and get two adult volunteers. Play "Do you wanna build a snowman" and get the kids to wrap the volunteers in toilet paper to make Olaf.

Little ones love it! small gift/chocolate for the fastest team.

So so brilliant!
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Takingabreakagain · 30/07/2021 22:53

Paper plates - like musical chairs but less arguments Grin. Have a number of paper plates equal to the number of players, one has a picture on the underneath. When the music stops everyone sits on a plate the one on the picture is out. Remove a undecorated plate each time. There's no argument as it's clear who is out.
I've played this with many ages up to early teens (at guides) and it goes down well.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 30/07/2021 22:59

@Takingabreakagain

Paper plates - like musical chairs but less arguments Grin. Have a number of paper plates equal to the number of players, one has a picture on the underneath. When the music stops everyone sits on a plate the one on the picture is out. Remove a undecorated plate each time. There's no argument as it's clear who is out. I've played this with many ages up to early teens (at guides) and it goes down well.
Yep doing this!
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BlackeyedSusan · 31/07/2021 02:20

They are four so games where they are out are not so easy for them.

How about musical statues where you reward the best statue each time and they all get a prize.

Ring a ring of roses
In and out the dusky bluebells

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