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.
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Party Games That Get Kids Excited at Kindergartens and Nurseries (1–10)
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.
Bomb game
The “bakudan game” (bomb game) is played by pretending a crumpled piece of paper or a ball is a bomb.
Everyone sits in a circle and passes the bomb rhythmically to the person next to them; when the music stops, the person holding it is out—the bomb has “exploded.” Even though nothing actually explodes, the kids get excited and quickly pass the ball to the next person.
If someone drops the ball, it counts as an explosion too, so before long the kids are completely serious! It also gets lively if you throw in a fake-out, like pretending the music is about to stop.
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!
Party Games That Excite Kindergartens and Daycare Centers (11–20)
Animal Role-Playing Game
Let me introduce the Animal Role-Play Game, where you pretend to be animals.
The rules are simple: you become the animal given as the prompt and play by running around cones or avoiding obstacles.
Because you move your whole body, it can really liven up parties and gatherings.
Wearing animal masks or making animal sounds while you play is also recommended.
When you start the game, make sure to secure a spacious area and play safely to avoid injuries!
Candy-eating contest
A candy-eating race is a game kids are sure to love! In the old days there were bread-eating races, and the rules are the same.
Hang lots of strings from a long rope, and tie bags of sweets to the ends—each bag should be just the right size to be grabbed by mouth and pulled off.
To make them easier to take, you can secure them lightly with masking tape or double-sided tape.
It’s fun to predict who will reach the finish first, and the best part is enjoying the treats after crossing the finish line.
Plastic Bottle Bowling
Let us introduce PET bottle bowling, an easy game to enjoy at parties and more.
Line up plastic bottles like bowling pins, then throw a ball and try to knock them down.
Compete by seeing how many bottles you can topple.
It’s a good idea to adjust the weight of the ball according to the players’ ages.
You can also put a little water in the bottles for added challenge and excitement.
Writing point values on the bottles and competing for scores, or playing in teams, can make it even more fun!
Balloon Carry Relay
https://www.tiktok.com/@bear_kids_official/video/7406297632772984081Here’s a fun balloon-carrying relay where you work together with a friend.
Form pairs, hold a balloon between two paper cups so it doesn’t fall, and carry it to the goal—simple and enjoyable! If your strength and speed aren’t in sync, the balloon may drop along the way and you might not make it to the goal, so communicate with each other and aim for the finish.
If you drop the balloon, start again from where it fell.
Make sure you have plenty of space and be careful not to bump into friends.
Doing it in teams is also recommended.