Party games that are a hit at kindergartens and nursery schools
Here are some party game ideas for kindergartens and preschools that will spark children’s excitement!
By having fun together, smiles will abound and a sense of camaraderie will grow.
There are lots of games that are easy to prepare and can liven things up in a short time.
When children play cooperatively, communication happens naturally and the fun doubles.
We’ve got a variety of party games recommended for events and occasions, so be sure to choose ones that suit the children’s ages and enjoy them together.
Party Games That Get Kids Excited at Kindergartens and Nurseries (1–10)
What time is it now, Mr. Wolf?
Let’s play a game that’s fun with a big group: “What Time Is It, Mr.
Wolf?” Choose one person to be the Wolf, and the rest are Little Goats.
The Little Goats line up in a row some distance away from the Wolf to start.
Together, the Little Goats ask, “What time is it, Mr.
Wolf?” If the Wolf answers, “Three o’clock,” the Little Goats take three steps toward the Wolf.
They move forward the same number of steps as the time the Wolf says.
If the Wolf answers, “Midnight!” the Wolf starts chasing them, and the Little Goats must run away to avoid being caught.
The Little Goat who gets caught becomes the next Wolf.
Flip-over race
Prepare lots of double-sided cardboard pieces with different colors on each side, like Othello, and set them up in a space where you can run—such as a gym, hall, or classroom—so that the two colors have the same number of pieces.
Split into two teams, and at the starting signal, flip the pieces to your team’s color.
It’s a game where you compete to see which team has more of their color within the time limit.
Tic-tac-toe
A true-or-false quiz game where you answer each question with a circle for true or a cross for false.
It’s fun and sparks conversation when everyone plays together.
Instead of just asking random questions, you can mix in rules for evacuation during disasters or traffic safety knowledge to make it a bit educational, too.
Paper airplane throwing
Here’s a paper airplane throwing game that kids and adults alike can enjoy.
Let’s fold paper airplanes using origami paper or flyers.
The size of the paper matters, too.
One of the fun parts of paper airplane throwing is that the flight distance changes depending on how you fold and throw it! If your flight distance isn’t improving, you might discover ways to make it go farther by trying again and again.
Try a variety of games using paper airplanes, such as high-score battles, cup knockdowns, dog-run catches, and pair catches!
What’s inside the box?
It’s the “What’s in the Box?” game you often see on variety shows, where you put your hand into a box and guess what’s inside.
Make holes on both sides of a box to insert your hands—if you have an empty box, it’s easy to make and fun to play.
Start with items children see and touch regularly, then gradually change what’s inside.
If you’re playing in small groups or teams, prepare a box for each group and have one or two representatives guess.
It’s thrilling for the audience to watch, too.
Rhythm Play
Let’s enjoy a “rhythm play” that will get your body moving naturally! Tap your knees twice—ton, ton—and then clap your hands once in front of your chest—pan.
To the rhythm of “ton-ton-pan,” the leader changes the “pan” part and names a body part.
For example, “ton-ton head,” “ton-ton butt,” etc.
Everyone else taps their knees twice and then touches the body part the leader names.
Try to keep up with the rhythm without falling behind! As a fun variation, the leader can say an animal name like “ton-ton monkey!” and everyone can imitate its sound, such as “ton-ton ook-kee!” That would be entertaining too.
Signaling Game
Here’s a traffic-signal game everyone can play.
The rules are: blue = march in place one step, red = crouch quickly, yellow = shake your head and look around, and any other color = do nothing.
Choose one person as the leader.
The leader calls out a signal color, and the other participants perform the corresponding action.
The game gets more exciting if you increase the speed and keep a good rhythm! It’s recommended to start at a slower pace at first.