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.
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.
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.
Fun to search! Transforming Game
This is a game where you compare teachers before and after they transform and find the differences.
The classic spot-the-difference is done by comparing illustrations, but since the teachers can’t duplicate themselves, you’ll need to remember their pre-transformation appearance carefully.
Changes range from easy ones—like holding a toy or a piece of fruit—to trickier ones, such as a different T-shirt color or accessories.
Be sure to include a variety of change patterns and encourage the children to aim for a perfect score!
Ninja Play
Kids love pretend play, don’t they? They get especially excited about scenarios that feel different from everyday life.
So how about trying a game where everyone pretends to be ninjas—“Ninja Play”! An adult leads at the front, and the children line up behind in single file, walking around in circles.
The ninja at the front turns around and says, “Who goes there?” and everyone has to freeze.
Anyone who hasn’t stopped moving gets spotted by the ninja.
You can add variety by pretending to throw shuriken and having the kids dodge them, or by changing the throwing speed.
With a bit of creativity, it becomes a great way to get bodies moving even indoors.