Fun games for indoors and outdoors make every children’s party a great success. Children between the ages of six and ten can concentrate better. You can adjust the games accordingly. Make a plan well in advance, taking the weather conditions into account. The party can start with hiding and unwrapping the presents. Then follow the games where the children draw, wrap each other up, taste different things or make each other laugh. The party can end with a game where the children can unpack a present and take it with them.
Choosing games for children from 6 to 10 years old
Planning can be made well before the children’s party takes place. It is good to take the weather forecast and the time of year into account when making your planning . If possible, alternate indoor and outdoor activities. At this age you can also involve the birthday boy or girl in choosing the activities . The birthday boy or girl knows which games the other children like.
The start of a party
The party usually starts with hiding and unwrapping the presents, but this can also be done differently. There are various ways in which the presents can be unwrapped.
Hiding child
The children can all sit in a circle or around the table with their gift. The birthday boy or girl is sent away. One of the children hides and the other children switch places. The birthday boy or girl comes in and has to guess within a certain time which child is hiding. If the answer is correct, a present can be unwrapped, otherwise the hiding child can sit back in the circle and another child will hide.
Whoever laughs first is out
Two children can sit opposite each other and try to make each other laugh. They are not allowed to make any noise but try to make the other person laugh by making funny faces. The one who laughs first is out and another child can compete against the winner.
Colored candies
Place small colored candies, such as smarties, in a bowl. One of the children is allowed to leave the room. The other children choose one color. The child can come back into the room and eat the sweets until the chosen color is eaten. The other children shout STOP and give the turn to another child.
Make an original drawing together
Place a few large sheets of paper and markers or pencils on the table. Fold each paper into four parts. The first child draws a head or cup on the top part. When the child has finished drawing, that part of the paper is folded over and a new piece of paper appears. The paper is passed on to the next child who draws a torso or body on it, the next one draws the legs or paws and the last one draws the feet. When the drawing is finished, the paper can be unfolded and an original, funny drawing appears.
Making a mummy
Divide the children into pairs and give each pair a roll of toilet paper. The children can start at the same time and wrap each other in toilet paper. The winner is the one who finishes first and makes the most beautiful mummy. Then the roles are turned and the wrapper is wrapped by the mummy.
Set up a treasure hunt
Setting up a treasure hunt does require some preparation. A scavenger hunt must be set up before the party starts. This can be done by describing the route, setting out a trail with chalk stripes, attaching ribbons to trees or showing the way with photos. All kinds of assignments have to be completed along the way. At the end of the treasure hunt, a treasure can be hidden (in the form of sweets or toys) that the children have to find.
Taste and guess
Fill different bowls with edible products such as salt, ketchup, peanut butter, jam, chocolate sprinkles, mayonnaise, yogurt, whipped cream, etc. The children are blindfolded and allowed to taste something from each bowl. Every time they taste something they have to write it down. The one with the most correct answers is the winner.
Hanging up presents
The party can be ended with this game. Stretch a line across the room and hang small wrapped gifts on it. Wrap the presents with different pieces of paper. Make notes with a number and put them in a basket. The children all take a number. The person with number 1 can start. The child is blindfolded, allowed to feel the packets and cut one off. Once all the children have a present, they can be unwrapped.
Tip: Buy presents that are approximately the same size and that all children like.