Little girls just are different to boys. They like more social
rather then competative games and don't enjoy getting wet and
dirty quite as much as a boy if at all. If you are having a
single gender party for your daughter here are some great games
and entertainment ideas.
Treasure Hunt Divide the girls into two or three
groups. Give them a list of articles to find. These articles can
be outside - long leaf, round leaf, feather, stone, etc. Or
inside - crayon, video, pillow, spoon, doll, etc. Depending on
their ages have between 20 and 30 items on the list. This will
keep them very busy. Another version is to tell each group to
find items for each letter of the alphabet - apple, ball, comic
book, etc. They can become very inventive.
Sharing Secrets Girls are natural information sharers.
Let them sit in a circle. Each girl has a number of beans or
cocktail sticks. The party girl starts by saying "I have never
..." and names something she has never done. If any of the other
girls have done this activity they give a bean or stick to her.
The next girl to her right then repeats the phrase. Give them
examples like - never seen Shrek, never danced with a boy, etc.
They also love playing broken telephone. The party girl whispers
something to the girl next sitting next to her. She then
whispers it to the next girl. The last girl says the message out
loud. The party girl then says what the original message was. It
is generally very jumbled.
Let's go Shopping This activity is a fun way for the
girls to fill their goodie bags. Divide the guests into two
groups. One group are the store keepers and the other the
shoppers. Give each shopper 10 coins or beans and a shopping
bag. They then "buy" the party sweets or snacks they want, and
place them in their shopping bag. The girls manning the stores
are instructed that each girl can buy 1 item from each store.
You can also have a "store" with party favors. When they have
all spent their money the groups swap rolls and the other group
can now go shopping. To ensure all girls get goodies have two
sets of shopping items.
Hot Potato Let the girls pass a ball around or throw it
to each other while music is being played. When the music stops
the girl left with the ball is out. You will see how fast the
ball moves.
Bakers Galore Get all the little girls in the kitchen
for a baking and decorating spree. Choose something which bakes
quickly like biscuits and cupcakes. You need frosting in
different colors and a variety of decorating toppings. As party
favors give each child an apron and chef's hat.
Fashion Parade Little girls love dressing up, so let
them do so at the party. Collect all sorts of clothing items -
bags, belts, skirts, tops, shorts, shoes, etc. You could also
get fantasy clothing. Place them in a room. Let the girls get
undressed and dress up in the clothing. When they have chosen
their outfits let them hold a fashion parade. Award each girl
with a prize. Find something special about each girl's fashion
statement, to award.
Do as I say not as I do The birthday girl starts by
saying "lift your arm" and lifts her arm, "clap" and claps. The
other girls copy her until she says one thing but does another,
e.g. says "hop" and then claps. All the girls must do what she
says not what she does. Girls that don't are out.
Dancing Girls Play different kinds of music - soft
classics, quick marching music, fast pop. Let the girls dance to
the music. To make it more fun place different instruments,
ribbons and scarves in around the room. Let the girls interpret
the music using these articles. This is a good way to calm them
down for the candle blowing and cake cutting.
Here are more party games and entertainment ideas.
Remember the aim is for everyone to have fun - including you.
About the author:
Tania is a mom to two lively redheads, for whom she loves
throwing parties.
Blessings from Africa
MissTy (Tania
Collins)
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