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Best 2nd Birthday Party Themes

Celebrating your child’s second birthday is such fun and 2nd Birthday party themes are adorable! It’s their first party as a proper toddler and they can really enjoy it.

It’s time to focus on your adorable little one and make a party that they’ll love and remember for years to come.

There are so many sweet 2nd Birthday Party themes around, we have narrowed down our favorites. You might have gone all out on your baby’s First Birthday, but this year your little one can join in with more of the fun!

Keep it child-friendly

Remember, a second Birthday Party is all about your child so there has to be a kid-friendly theme and kid-friendly food, and you guessed it! Child-friendly activities. Make sure there are loads of snacks, you know how much your little one eats, and multiply that by the number of toddlers and you have a lot of food.

Make sure the food is finger foods and not too messy but also not too sugary. The last thing you want is a load of hyperactive toddlers! Check out our Healthy Cake ideas for the cake.

Activities are king

Set up a few stations so that your toddlers can wander from activity to activity. At this age their attention span is pretty short – it’s 5 minutes max. Keep the activities simple and make sure there are toys and a toy area for the toddlers to go to when they want a break from the schedule.

This is not the time you want to teach your child how to share, so ensure that there are enough supplies to go around!

Sensory play is important at this age so think about including some activities that stimulate their senses!

How to minimize the mess

A second Birthday Party is all about your child and frankly, children are messy beings and we love them for it! But maybe not so much after a horde of toddlers have just left and you know have to clear up the mess. Plastic covers are your friends here. Make sure all potential disaster points are covered. Do not have food in beautiful carpeted areas. Do not color on a non-covered table.

And don’t have a party going in and out of the garden if you have carpet, because, mud stains. And if you don’t fancy the event at home, here are some fun ideas on alternative places to host your child’s party.

Now, let’s look at some gorgeous ideas for second Birthday Parties! We have some real treats for you today.

Best 2nd Birthday Party Themes

Two-ti Fruiti Second Birthday Party

First up we have this pretty take on a Two-ti Fruiti birthday theme. Jacqui Marino of Deets & Things has a fabulously fresh offering to kick-start our list of 2nd birthday party themes with a fruit fest.

The colors are pastel rainbow style which is perfect for your newly two-year-old. The invites are fruit-themed, fruit-shaped, and fruit colors, soft tissue paper floats everywhere and adorable pineapple decor is everywhere!

Paper pineapples, golden pineapples, and floral bouquets top off this 2nd birthday party theme. Go for pastel pinks and blues for a special touch.

Construction Themed Party

Next on the list, we have this Construction Party by Cupcake Express. Orange and yellow, kid-friendly colors, pop out in the details whilst muted navy backdrops keep the vibe sophisticated.

Custom cookies with construction machines dot the tables while hard hats and caution tape kick things up a notch. Yellow and orange jelly beans next to yellow and orange cupcakes keep the focus on the food, which is where the children’s eyes will certainly be! Wrap a few boxes in orange and yellow and viola! Easy height, color, and centerpieces!

Team this idea with a construction challenge. Paint lots of cardboard boxes and kitchen towel rolls, in bright colours. And then let the children have fun constructing cardboard castles! Cute and Chic children’s style? Yes it can be done!

Shark Birthday Party

Keeping with the nautical vibes, our next 2nd birthday party theme idea by Deets and Things is a shark-inspired bash. If you’re not too sick of the song, this is a brilliant homage. Blue bases and green details are the way to go here.

The real steal here is the cute sea creature cookie pops (Frost Your Cookie), covered in blue frosting and the shark cake by Sweet Deetails with it’s fin on top!

Why not celebrate your toddler’s love for fire engines with a Firefighter style 2nd birthday party theme? This gorgeous set up from My Little Party even has firefighter hats for your little ones to wear!

Red and yellow are the colors of the day here. And the Fire Engine cake finishes things off nicely!

Dinosaur 2nd Birthday Party

Next up we have this cute Dinosaur-themed party by Say I Do To Details. Perfect for a little dinosaur enthusiast, this colorful party theme is fun for kids of all ages.

Two Sweet 2nd Birthday Party

This cute 2nd Birthday Party theme is full of gorgeousness. Styled by Clique Balloons, an ice cream-themed cake tops the table with pastel goodness!

A pretty balloon arch adds height to the decor and shows off the pretty pastel color theme.

Milk and Cookies 2nd Birthday Party

When you’re looking for ideas for your 2nd birthday party, you have to ask yourself what your toddler loves the most? For many toddlers that means milk and cookies and Jen Carver of Banner Events has just amazed us. Is this sophisticated chic or what – but it’s so kid friendly!? Exactly, the two are not mutually exclusive and we love the way the colour palette and the materials here all work together to create an adorable 2nd birthday party! Rustic chic meets kid heaven!

Circus Themed Party

Photo credit From The Heart Events

Of course, a Circus themed party is a perfect choice for a 2-year-old. It combines bright colors, balloons, wild animals, and all the craziness of being 2! Plus it’s a fun theme for both girls and boys. And the adults get to enjoy the nostalgia too. Roll up, roll up to this adorable Circus themed party.

Vintage Carousel Party

Photo credit From The Heart Events

Now this Carousel party idea also has a vintage feel to it, but with more of a carnival or funfair feel. If your little one likes the magic of a carousel, then this could be a great 2nd birthday party theme to explore. And you can go super pretty and girly like this Carousel party set up, or swap out the pink for a less feminine feel.

Pirate Party

Which toddler doesn’t love the pull of the sea? The allure of the pillage and treasure hunting lifestyle enthuses this 2nd birthday party theme with adorableness! Treasure map cupcakes and pirate-themed printouts of little pirates or messages adorn the rough, coarse table cloth here. Gold coins and trinkets fall out of treasure chests (gold painted tissue boxes).

The invites are on scrolls and rolled-up pieces of paper suffice as the decor along with your child’s favorite pirate toys. Give everyone a black pouch for their goody bags and let the quest begin!

Kick this 2nd birthday party idea up a notch by placing blue sheets on the floor to create a sea area for the little ones to sail on. Pin the tail on the crocodile seems quite appropriate for this 2nd birthday party. Styled by Decuir Details and Designs.

Bunny Party

Photo credit Cutie Pie Events

Next up, a Bunny theme! Small children and baby animals are a great combination, so how about a Bunny themed party to add to the cuteness! A bouncy castle and miniature chairs with bunny stickers really add to the fun. This Best Bunnies Party idea is perfect for Spring or Summer.

Cocomelon Party

Photo credit Artbysaw

If your child likes Cocomelon, then this is a fun and colorful party theme. Go for bright rainbow colors, balloons and styling to bring this party alive. And add some character cut out for the Cocomelon elements. And include some healthy, rainbow colored party food for healthy snacks. Check out our feature on how to host a Cocomelon party here.

Outdoor 2nd Birthday Party Themes

Paddling Pool Party

Little kids love making a splash so our next idea for a 2nd birthday party is just that. Fill several paddling pools with water, you can add different extras to each one, from balls to fish to glitter! This 2nd birthday party would take place in your backyard and printable cutouts of the sea and pool items can decorate the area, make sure to sit the adults out of the splash zone!

You could combine this idea with a themed food table from one of the previous ideas on our 2nd birthday party inspiration list.

Mud Party!

Toddlers are always getting muddy. So give your child the greatest gift you can – allow and encourage them to get dirty! Instead of filling the inflatable pools with water, fill one with water, but another mud and another with foam!

It’s outrageous, it’s adorable, the kids will love it and it’s certainly something different and special. But do make sure that the floor is covered with plastic sheets!

Paint Party!

Of course, most 2-year-olds like to paint! So why not embrace their creativity by throwing a painting party. Now, this is not for the faint-hearted! Just remember your aprons and old clothes!

Easels and paintbrushes are your theme here. Let the kids wear little berets and allow their creative spirits to run wild.

Fairytale Party

Turn the whimsical to the maximum with our last idea for an awesome 2nd birthday party. Have all the fairy tale characters come together. Spread the tables with Rapunzel’s hair accessories, Cinderella’s shoes, and some pumpkins, mice can run along between elves and shoes and sparkly wands. Glitter and cutouts will turn a woodland tablescape into fairy tale land.

For activities, read some fairy tales to the children and hold up objects and see if the little ones can work out which item is from which story. And let the kids come dressed up as their favorite princess or hero for a truly wonderful 2nd birthday party.

2nd Birthday Party Ideas – Final Note

Of course, 2nd birthday parties are so much fun because now your child is old enough to participate and join in and the bash just got bigger. Children are the heart of imagination and wonder. And it’s such fun to choose from the variety of 2nd birthday party themes.

So let’s celebrate the magic of childhood with fun and fancy, with sophistication and style, and most importantly – with fun and flair.

And for the Ultimate List of 150 Party Themes, check out this post!

For more birthday party ideas by age, check out our age-related birthday party themes below.

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25 Toddler Party Games | 2nd Birthday Party Ideas

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Planning a toddler’s birthday party can be challenging. That’s because toddlers are fast-moving bundles of energy that are hard to organize! They also struggle to learn the rules for some party games — which means all of the activities must be easy-to-learn and entertaining enough to keep the attention of an energetic toddler.

To help you plan a successful toddler’s birthday party, this guide will share 25 toddler party games. These games work well with children as young as 2 years of age and will ensure your party is enjoyable for children and adults alike!

#1 – Sing-a-long 

By the time a toddler is 24 months old, they have discovered how much fun dancing, clapping, and singing along to music is. Although they can’t sing complete songs or understand all of the words to a song, they still have a great time whenever music is being played.

Plan a sing-a-along for both parents and toddlers at the party. Use songs that are simple to learn and memorable, like:

• The Wheels On The Bus
• The Alphabet Song
• Polly, Put The Kettle On
• If You’re Happy
• Six Little Ducks
• Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
• Jack and Jill
• Bingo
• Old McDonald
• Shoo, Fly, Don’t Bother Me

You could even throw a few songs by the Wiggles in there, like the highly addictive Hot Potato. It doesn’t have many words, which makes it ideal for toddlers to sing. If you can’t remember the words to some of these classic songs, check out this Spotify playlist. Check out these fun toddler song ideas.

#2 – Bubble Popping

Toddlers are fascinated by the new objects they discover in the world around them. Every time they see a new animal, toy, or musical instrument, they are blown away. However, bubbles are probably the most impressive new object for a toddler to discover. 

They are amazed to discover that bubbles can float through the air and be popped with their fingers. You can make the most of this fascination by buying a bubble machine for the party. Most toddlers will happily spend 10 minutes or more simply chasing and popping bubbles.  

To make it even more exciting, you can turn bubble popping into a competition. Award each toddler a prize if they can burst more than 20 bubbles within a minute. Make the number simple to achieve, so they all win a prize.

In addition to using a bubble machine, you could also grab a pack of bubble wands. The children can then run around the party, leaving a trail of bubbles wherever they go. 

Check out the iTeknic Bubble Machine or the Chimager Bubble Wands, which are both super affordable options for introducing toddlers to bubbles.

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#3 – Balloon Games

Toddlers love balloons as much as they love bubbles! You can take advantage of this fact by running several balloon games at the party. Some of the best balloon games include:

Balloon volleyball 

Set up a net in the middle of a room and create two teams of toddlers. Tell them they have to keep the balloon in the air and hit it over the net. If one team lets the balloon hit the ground, the other team wins a point. The first team to 10 points is the winner.

Balloon waddle races

Have the toddlers form teams of two. Each team is given a balloon that they must share. When you say “Go” one player from each team must place the balloon between their knees, then waddle to the other side of the yard and back. If their balloon pops, they are out. They will give the balloon to their partner who must also waddle to the other side and back. The teams that come in first, second, and third receive prizes.

Balloon and spoon race

This is a more entertaining version of the egg and spoon race, which is ideal for toddlers. Give each toddler a balloon and a large mixing spoon. Tell them they have to walk or run to the other side of the yard while balancing their balloon on the spoon. Their balloon must not hit the ground and if it does, they are out. Hold several races so everyone gets some practice and a chance to win.

Balloon Painting

Toddlers are just discovering how much fun it is to paint, draw, and color in. Have them use their burgeoning artistic skills to draw funny faces on their balloons. This video shares some ideas for the different kinds of faces you can draw.

You can also check out these fun balloon games.

#4 – Musical Bumps

This is a safer alternative to musical chairs, which is more suitable for toddlers. To play, you will need some music and at least 2 players. Start by having the group dance to some music that is playing. Tell them to be as creative and zany as possible in their dancing.

Tell the toddlers that they must sit down as soon as the music stops playing. Anyone who fails to sit down will be out of the game until the next round. The winner of each round receives a small candy or toy.

#5 – Bottom Shuffle Race

It’s common for babies to learn the “bottom shuffle” before they begin to walk or crawl. They will scoot along on their bottoms, obtaining momentum from leaning forward and backward. 

If your group of toddlers remembers how to do a bottom shuffle, have them race one another. All you need is a smooth surface, like tiles or a timber floor, and a finish line. Give all contestants a prize at the end.

#6 – Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are very exciting for toddlers, as they love exploring the world and finding new things. The best part of scavenger hunt games is that they can be played indoors or outside. To play, you will need to place a collection of random objects around your home. You then give the toddlers clues to find each object in a specific order.

To make the game simpler for toddlers, you can purchase some Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards. These cards show pictures of the objects that the toddlers need to find around your home. They can refer to the pictures as they walk around, which makes the game easier to understand.

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#7 – Animal Sounds

Two-year-olds are very skilled at mimicking the things they see and hear. This “toddler talent” makes games like Animal Sounds perfect for toddler’s parties. Start by gathering the toddlers into a group. Explain that they will need to pretend to be the animal that you name when you say “Everyone be a…”

It may help to show the group a short video of the animal in action on your phone or tablet before you shout each one out. When they are ready, shout out: “Everyone be a lion” or whatever animal you are using. Let them play as this animal for 30 seconds or so, they will have a great time!

My young nieces love being elephants. They enjoy stomping around, making roaring noises and lifting their arms like a pretend trunk. You can also use mythical creatures like fairies, unicorns, and trolls if you prefer. 

Need some animal ideas? Check out this list of animals that start with the letter N. We have many more animal game ideas and activities.

#8 – Dance Contests

A dancing contest is a brilliant toddler’s party game because young children love moving about and it will use up a lot of their abundant energy. Play a number of songs and have the kids dance about. At the end of each song, hand out awards for the most beautiful, most funky, most creative and most energetic dances. Make sure everyone gets a prize.

#9 – The Fishing Game

This is an entertaining game that will keep toddlers busy for quite a while. To play the fishing game, you will need a dozen or more small prizes in wrapping paper with a metal washer attached to each one. You will also need a “fishing line” which is a rod with some string attached. A magnet is also secured onto the end of the string, so it can pick up the prizes by attaching to the metal washers they contain.

Arrange the prizes on a small tarpaulin or in an empty kid’s swimming pool. Each toddler then gets a turn using the fishing rod in an attempt to pull a prize from the pond. They continue playing until everyone has “caught” a prize.

An alternative to using prizes is to buy a pre-made fishing game like this product from DC-BEAUTIFUL. It consists of a small blow-up pond, 25 plastic fish, 2 fishing rods, and 2 fishing nets. It is a fun toddler party game that will keep them busy for at least 10 to 15 minutes.

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#10 – Pass The Parcel

Pass the parcel is a classic toddler party game that all children love. Prepare for this game by wrapping a prize in at least a dozen layers of newspaper or wrapping paper. Then, have the children sit in a circle and pass the gift to one another as some music is playing. Whenever you pause the music, the child holding the present gets to unwrap one layer of wrapping paper. The child who unwraps the last layer gets to keep the prize.

If the group is too young to unwrap a parcel or has members who are likely to throw a tantrum if they miss out on the prize, you could play “Pass The Balloon”. In this version of the game, children still sit in a circle as they pass a balloon around. When the music is paused, the toddler holding the balloon is allowed to go into the center of the circle and pick a prize out of a bag. Playing this version of the game makes it easy to ensure that every child gets at least one prize.

#11 – Pin The Tail On The Donkey

The easiest way to play this classic game is to buy a pre-made pin the tail on the donkey set, which contains a donkey poster, donkey tails, and blindfolds. Because it uses stickers instead of tacks, there is no risk of the toddlers injuring themselves. You just need to attach the poster to a wall, then show the toddlers how to play.

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#12 – Party Hats Making

Although this activity is designed for slightly older children, toddlers can still enjoy it with some help from adults or older kids. It is a party hat-making activity that comes with 12 hats, 3 sheets of cutout eyes/ears/feathers/hands/hair, sticker sheets, 12 pompoms, elastic strings, and double-sided sticky pads. 

The toddlers will happily spend 10-15 minutes creating their unique party before proudly wearing it around the party. Check out the Glittery Garden Party Hats Making Activity.

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#13 – Carnival Toss Games

By the time a child is two years old, they starting to work on their hand-eye coordination. They can throw objects at short ranges and even makes catches at ‘very’ close range. 

Even though they aren’t particularly skilled at throwing and catching, they love doing it. You can make the most of this by setting up several carnival toss party games. There are several products that are suitable as a toddler’s party game, including:

Unglinga Carnival Toss Game

This combi set contains a large 31.5 x 55 inch toss banner, 12 toss rings, 12 bean bags, and 6 cones. The toddlers can attempt to throw the bean bags through the holes in the poster or toss rings onto the cones.

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Prextex 3 in 1 Carnival Outdoor Games Combo Set

This set contains 6 x 9” inch plastic cones, 10 brightly colored bean bags, and 10 x 5” rings. This is a great choice if you are going to make your own toddler activities and just need cones, bags, and rings.

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iBaseToy Carnival Games Bean Bag Toss Game 

This bean bag toss game is a great choice for 2^nd birthday parties. It comes with 10 brightly decorated tins and 3 bean bags. The front of the tins features zany faces, while the backs have point numbers written on them. You simply stack the tins and give each toddler three throws. If you wish, you can count the points on the tins that they manage to successfully knock over to see who wins. 

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#14 – Make-a-Face Activity

This is a super-creative 2nd birthday party activity that toddlers are guaranteed to enjoy. It is a 36 piece sticker set with sheets that contain different faces, eyebrows, mouths, eyes, and various objects. 

Participants can choose which components to place on the faces of the Lion, Clownfish, Octopus, Narwhal, Unicorn, Dinosaur, Monkey, Elephant, and Shark included in the set. They can create some zany combinations and will be happily showing off their work to other people at the party once they finish. Check out the Joyin 36 piece Make-a-Face Sticker Set.

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#15 – Pirate Adventures

There are plenty of pirate-themed activities that are ideal for toddler parties. Start by dressing the toddlers up in some pirate-themed clothing, then playing:

Walk the plank

Place a blue tarpaulin on the ground. Next, lay some bricks on the tarpaulin and place lengths of timber across them. Tell the toddlers that they must pretend they are ‘walking the plank’ and that the tarpaulin represents shark-filled water. If they manage to cross the plank without falling they win a prize. Give them plenty of chances to get across and if they are very small, hold their hands to help them.

Pirate Duck Throw 

Tell the toddlers that their next task is to take down some pirates who happen to also be ducks. Set up some of these pirate duck toys on a box or seat. The toddlers then take turns throwing water-soaked sponges or bean bags at the pirate ducks in an effort to take them down.

Water war

If your toddler’s party is being held in Summer, why not have a water war between pirate gangs. Divide the group into two and hand out some small water pistols. You can spruce up the game by defining a base for each team and leaving some pirate ducks there. The toddlers have to brave being drenched by water pistols in an effort to retrieve the enemy’s pirate ducks.

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#16 – Parachute Games

Parachute games are the perfect toddler party activity. They are exciting and will keep the toddlers active — using up their abundant energy! To play parachute games, you will obviously need a parachute. This parachute from Play Platoon is a great choice because of its reasonable size and hand grips. It also comes with a mesh center for good airflow and carry bag, which makes storage easy. Some of the best parachute games for toddlers include:

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Run under the parachute

Despite being a very simple game, toddlers absolutely love it. Gather some adults or older kids around to lift the parachute up and down. The toddlers will need to run from one side to the other. They have to time it right or they will be squashed by the parachute! Once they run through, they will circle around the outside and line up for another turn.

Ball toss

Have the toddlers grab one of the parachute’s handgrips and place a large bouncy ball on the middle. The toddlers will have to move their side of the parachute up and down to keep the ball from sliding off.

Cat and mouse

This is a fun game that kids of all ages can enjoy. Have the toddlers form a circle around the parachute. You will then call out two names. The first name is the mouse, the second is the cat. The mouse will go underneath the parachute while the cat goes on top. 

The other players will begin to shake the parachute. The mouse will then attempt to crawl under the parachute to the position where the cat was standing. The cat attempts to grab the mouse from the top side of the parachute. Here is a short video showing a game of cat and mouse in action.

Parachute rides

A parachute can even be used as a mode of transport. Place the parachute on some soft grass or a smooth surface and have a couple of the toddlers sit on it. You can then take them for a quick ride.

Parachute playhouse

Parachutes make setting up a playhouse simple. All you need to do is drape the parachute across some play equipment or boxes and you immediately have a building for the kids to play in. You can even drape it across a couple of posts to form a tunnel through which the toddlers can drive their trikes, bikes, and scooters.

#17 – Chalk Art 

This is a great activity because it is simple to set up and will keep the toddlers busy for a long time. The idea is simple — give the toddlers some pieces of chalk and let them get creative on a sidewalk or cemented area near your home. You can give the toddlers a task to perform like:

• Draw a picture of the family pet
• Draw yourself pulling a funny face
• Trace an outline of your friends using chalk
• Create roads and drive toy cars along them

#18 – Finger Painting 

If you don’t mind the kids getting a little messy, harness their creativity by providing the materials for finger-painting. This finger-painting set from Lasten is a great choice because the paints are completely non-toxic and eco-friendly. The paint can also be easily removed with soap and water.

Hot tip: If you are worried about the toddlers smearing paint all over themselves, cut some arm holes in trash bags and use them as aprons.

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#19 – Duck Duck Goose

Sometimes the best games to play at a toddler’s birthday party are the classics. No matter how many times a toddler has played Duck, Duck, Goose, it’s still fun for them. The rules for Duck, Duck, Goose are simple:

1. Start the game by having the children sit in a circle
2. Choose one child to go first, they are the “Goose”. They will walk around the circle touching the head of the other children. They will say “Duck” every time they touch someone and eventually, they say “Goose”.
3. When the Goose says “Goose”, the toddler he touched must get up and try to catch the Goose as he runs around the circle. The Goose must reach the empty spot in the circle where the player they nominee was sitting before they are tagged.
4. If the original Goose is caught, he will sit in the middle of the circle until another person is tagged. The child who was chosen to be the new Goose will get to walk around the circle and the game starts again

#20 – Hide and Go Seek

Hide and Go Seek is a classic party game for a reason! It never fails to excite young children, especially toddlers who are learning how to play for the first time. The rules are simple. 

At the start of the round, a player is nominated as“It”. The “It” player will count backward from 30 (toddlers will need help with this). As they are counting, the other players are looking for places to hide. Once the count reaches zero, the “It” player will begin searching for the other players. 

The first player they find will be “It” in the next round. The last player they find will be the winner of the round. You can make the game easier for toddlers by having the players that are found help the “It” player locate the rest of the players.

#21 – Freeze Dance

Freeze Dance is a simple game that toddlers can’t get enough of. Participants will start dancing to some music (the crazier the dance the better). Whenever the music is paused, they must freeze in their current position. Any dancers that continue moving after the music is paused will be out. The winner is the last person on the dance floor.

#22 – What’s The Time Mr. Wolf?

This is another traditional kid’s party game that most children will play countless times as they grow up. Teaching it to toddlers for the first time can be a little challenging, but they should pick it up after seeing other kids playing.

Start by selecting a player to be “Mr Wolf”. Mr Wolf stands at the opposite end the playing area, facing away from the other players. The players will ask Mr Wolf “What is the time Mr Wolf?”. Mr Wolf will respond in one of two ways. 

The first way he can respond is by calling a clock time (like 5 O’Clock). If he does so, the other players will take that many steps forward. As they do so, they will count. So, if he said 5 O’Clock, they will yell out “1, 2, 3, 4, 5” as they take their steps.

The other way Mr Wolf can respond is by saying “Dinner Time!”. When he does so, the players must turn and run towards their starting point. Mr Wolf will chase them and attempt to tag players. If he manages to tag anyone, they will be “Mr Wolf” for the next round.

#23 – Piñata Games

What’s a party without the Piñata game? Hitting a Piñata combines two of a toddler’s favorite activities — hitting things and eating candy! To play, all you need is a piñata that is filled with candy and toys (or healthier treats if you prefer), some string to hang the piñata, a plastic bat to hit the piñata, and a blindfold. 

Blindfold one of the toddlers and spin them around a few times. Hand them the plastic bat and direct them towards the location of the piñata verbally. After they have had a few swings, give someone else a turn. Once the piñata is broken, the toddlers will rush in and grab their prize. It’s often useful to keep some prizes in a separate bowl, so you can give them to any toddlers who miss out in the rush.

#24 – Make Like A Shark

Toddlers have a fantastic imagination that makes games like Make Like a Shark a lot of fun to play. To play this game, lay a blanket on the ground and have the toddlers walk or dance on it as the music plays.

Pause the music randomly and yell out “Shark!”. When you do so, the toddlers need to jump onto the safety of the blanket as quickly as possible. You will then run around the edge of the blanket and nibble on (tickle) any body parts that are off the blanket. 

Players that are nibbled are out until the next round. You can make the game more challenging by folding the blanket in half every couple of rounds. The last toddler on the blanket becomes the next shark.

#25 – Dress Ups

The final toddler party game on our list is dress-ups. Simply gather a big bag of old hats, scarves, sunglasses, shirts, dresses, costumes, and other items. Have the kids dress themselves in crazy combinations. They will have a lot of fun and the parents at the party will find it hilarious.

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20 Fun Party Games for Toddlers

Every child wants to have fun at their birthday and toddlers are no exception.  There are in fact lots of fun and engaging games you can plan that will get their curious minds ticking and their adorable giggles erupting.  As toddlers do not always follow the rules you set or understand the concept of winning (you don’t want constant tears as little hearts break not understanding why they didn’t get a prize too) it’s a good idea to choose games and rules that keep them all having fun with little rewards for everyone.  Remember, they can be very small gifts and the kids will be excited regardless.

If you are looking to save money, you might be interested in one of our most popular party posts about how to host an inexpensive kids birthday party with heaps of ideas on keeping costs down.

Here is a list of some great games that will be perfect for your little toddler to play:

Toddler Party Games Ideas

1.  Pass the Ball – A toddler-friendly version of pass the parcel.  Littler kids are notorious for either holding on to or ripping open any parcel that is placed in front of them.  An alternative for the younger kids is to pass a plastic ball around.  Whoever has the ball when the music stops gets to leave the circle and pick a prize out of a bag.  As the circle gets smaller the game gets faster and by the end everyone has a prize!

2.  Musical Statues – Play some music and get the kids to dance around.  When the music stops they need to freeze.  The ones who stop the quickest get a prize and then sits down as the game then continues.

3.  Follow the Leader – All kids love to follow the leader.  Get the kids to line up behind an adult and with music playing go on a little snake trail of the yard.  It’s more fun if there are some obstacles to go over, under or around and also if you get them to follow funny actions (arm waving, leg kicking) that you do.   Kids can take turns being the leader too.

4.  Duck Duck Goose – An old favourite.  Kids sit in a circle and one walks around the outside tapping the others on the head one at a time and announcing “duck, duck, duck” as they do so.  Then, randomly, they say “goose” as they tap a child’s head and when they do that kid must stand up and try to chase them around the circle.  If the original tapper gets back to their spot without being caught then the person that chased them becomes the new goose.  If they do get caught then they have another go going around.

5.  Whats the Time Mr Wolf – One player is chosen to be Mr Wolf.  Mr Wolf stands at the opposite end of the playing field from the other players, facing away from them.  A call-and-response then takes place: all players except for Mr Wolf chant in unison “What’s the time, Mr Wolf?”, and Mr Wolf will answer in one of the two ways.  Mr Wolf may call a clock time (e.g., “3 o’clock”). The other players will then take that many steps out loud as they go (“One, two, three”). Then they ask the question again.  Mr Wolf may call “Dinner Time!” Then Mr Wolf will turn and chase the other players back to their starting point.  If Mr Wolf successfully tags a player, that player becomes the new Mr Wolf for the next round.

6.  Bottom Shuffle Race – All kids hop onto their bottoms and shuffle their way to the finish line.

7.  Dance and Sing – For the really young you really can’t go past sitting them in a circle, pop on a nursery rhyme CD and get them to do the motions with you.

8.  Pass the Balloon – Exactly as it sounds except when music stops that child had to find a parcel hidden in the garden with a specific number on it.

9.  Bubbles – You cannot go past a bubble machine at a toddler party.  Kids can take turns trying to catch as many as they can or just let them run around near a bubble machine.  You may not even need another item of entertainment!

10. ‘Fishing’ for Loot Bags – Wrap small presents (multicoloured pencils, mini cars etc) and sticky tape a metal washer to each one.  Make a ‘fishing line’ with a rod and a short piece of string and attach a small magnet to the end of it. The children stand on a small stool/chair and fish to catch a present.

11. Walk the Plank – Create a pirate ship plank by laying a plank of wood on top of some bricks.  Get the kids to line up and take turns trying to get from one end to the other without falling off.  As they make it they get a prize with each child having as many goes as needed to make it.  With very young ones you can always hold their hands.

12. Treasure Hunt – Plant fun little objects, treats or toys around the yard and get the kids to go out and find them.  Whatever they find they can keep!  Alternatively, give them a colour each to look for and get toys in each colour that they then need to find (this idea helps stop one clever or older child getting it all).

13. Decorate a Hat Table – Make or buy plain party hats and set up a little craft table complete with stickers, pens and other crafty items.   Little hands can get busy decorating their own party hat to wear proudly.

14. Ball Pit – Blow up a small pool and fill with coloured balls.  For really young guests this could just be a fun play area for them to enjoy – otherwise you can make a game where they have to get all of a certain colour out.  Once they get them all they get a treat.

15. Parachute – This is a simple, cheap and fun activity that little kids love.  A circular cut of nylon works best but you can also use a bed sheet or make one with some cheap fabric if preferred.  The idea is that the adults hold on to the material edges and float it up and down while the kids either sit underneath or take turns trying to run underneath it when it floats up and get to the other side before it comes down on them.  Several children can sit in the center and the adults can take the little ones for a ride by walking in a circle.  Put some balls or stuffed animals in the center, raise the chute up and “shake” until all of the toys pop out or put them on the ground in the centre and kids need to dart in and grab one without getting trapped as it comes back down.   There are so many options.

16. Rubber Ducky Bath – All kids love a rubber ducky and even more they love playing with water.  Buy a few rubber ducks and before the party get them “dirty” using things like flour, syrup or any other edible item (in case it goes in their mouth first!).  The idea is the kids then gather around some buckets or tub outside with soapy water and cloths to wash the ducks.  Sounds simple but they will love splashing about and once clean they can keep their duck to take home.

17. Make like a shark – Lay a blanket on the ground and get the kids to walk or dance around it while music plays.  As soon as the music stops yell out “Shark!” and all the kids need to jump onto the blanket as quickly as possible.  You can run around the edges as the shark and nibble at (gentle tickle) any little toes or body parts that are off the blanket.  Lots of fun – just be ready for heaps of squealing!  If you like, the last kid on the blanket can become the next shark.

18. Dress ups – A pile of dress up costumes or clothes can make for endless fun for toddlers.  Things like shoes, hats, tutus, scarves – just about anything they can dress up in – all make for lots of fun and imaginary play.

19. Egg and spoon race – Boil some eggs and get the kids to try to balance them on a spoon and see who can get to the finish line the fastest without dropping their egg!

20. Snake race (lolly snake on nose) – Same theory as the egg and spoon except with a lolly snake draped over their noses.  The tough one here will be making sure they don’t eat their prop before starting the race!

Remember, it’s always good to have more game ideas ready for the party day than you think you will need.  Usually two or three is enough and sometimes you won’t even get to them all – especially with unpredictable toddlers.  Still, if things are moving slowly or the kids are getting distracted then it can be a lifesaver to start up another game and watch their little faces beam with excitement.

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Where to celebrate the birthday of a child 3 years old?

First, you need to decide on the venue of the celebration. When choosing a location, it is necessary to build on the number and age of the birthday guests and your personal preferences and interests of the baby.

There are many options, we will look at the most common, consider the pros and cons of each.

Birthday at home.

The most common way to celebrate a child’s birthday in 3 years. This option will be as comfortable as possible for the hero of the occasion.

First of all, at home, in a familiar environment, the baby feels as comfortable as possible. He gladly receives guests, shows his toys and realizes the essence of the event, all attention is directed to him on this day.

Secondly, many three-year-olds have daytime sleep during the day. If the child gets tired, it will be possible to calmly retire and let the baby rest.

And thirdly, you will be able to independently think over the menu of the table for the birthday boy and his guests, observing the diet and nutritional habits of children of this age, and not worry about what products this or that dish is prepared from.

One of the disadvantages of celebrating at home is the limited area. Not everyone can afford to invite the desired number of guests to the apartment.

Birthday in a children’s cafe.

Usually these establishments are equipped with special playgrounds or playrooms where children can have fun and parents will not worry about their safety.

Definitely an advantage of celebrating a celebration in a cafe will be a pre-thought-out menu individually for each guest. Study the menu, coordinate the order in advance, choose dishes according to the preferences of the children and specify the possibility to bring your own cake.

The downside in this situation is the fact that a child in a new environment on a surge of emotions can get tired faster and start acting up.

Birthday in a specialized quest with a show program.

These events are organized by a team of professionals, taking into account the age of the birthday person and his preferences. A great celebration option, more suitable for older children. It is difficult for a three-year-old to be in a state of prolonged attention, so he will not be able to fully become a participant in experiments or, for example, in a theatrical action. It is better to make this event a small part of the overall program. A definite plus will be vivid and enchanting memories, of the minuses: prolonged concentration, which is very difficult for children of three years of age.

Picnic.

It will be an excellent option for celebrating the birthday of a three-year-old birthday. Bright balloons, warm blankets, baskets and sweets – voila, the holiday is ready! Pluses include simplicity, convenience and a great atmosphere. Minus: change of weather can ruin the celebration. Sudden rain or wind will not make it possible to continue the holiday. Also lack of sanitation.

What time is the holiday?

Starting from the regimen of a three-year-old child, it is better to organize celebrations at 4-5 pm. After a daytime sleep, the baby will be cheerful and will be able to have fun and provocatively spend his birthday.

Guests at the party.

Of course, by this age the baby has made friends in the kindergarten or on the playground. Without their presence, the holiday will not be so fun. Be sure to invite the kids with their parents, because. supervision is required for each child, and the mood of young guests during the holiday can change dramatically.

The presence of relatives of the little birthday boy is obligatory.

If it is not possible to organize the presence of both of them, it is better to invite your loved ones on the birthday itself, and spend the holiday with friends on the weekend.

Holiday at home.

Fun, playful, memorable children’s birthday party can be held at home. Of course, it is necessary to think over the plan of the event and its theme. Prepare accessories and a photo zone in advance. Approve the menu and think over the games in advance.

Consider invitations.

Do it yourself or electronically.
If you are making the invitation yourself, involve your child in creating it. Ask to decorate the invitation with sparkles, bright felt-tip pens, cut out small details. Guests will be pleased to accept such invitations, and the birthday person will feel the importance of the event in advance and will look forward to the holiday even more.
Electronic invitations. Take a picture of the birthday boy, decorate his photo in the editor, decorating with confetti, sparkles and fireworks. Attach creative text. Record a video that the baby is waiting for guests.

First you need to think over the theme of the children’s party, based on the interests of your birthday. Consider birthday options for girls and boys.

How to celebrate a girl’s 3rd birthday – topics for celebration.

1) Princesses.

Young ladies with great pleasure will be happy to welcome their guests in a beautiful puffy dress. Any color of the event: pink tenderness, gold, blue and others. Pick up a hairpin or tiara for the young princess. Decorate the room with balloons, you can use sets with your favorite princesses. If possible, invite an animator who will play your favorite heroine: Princess Elsa, Cinderella, Jasmine – start from the interests of the baby.

2) Unicorns.

Topics popular today. Use not bright colors, keep the style, get themed jewelry: hair ornaments for the birthday girl.
If possible, organize the presence of a life-sized unicorn puppet – this will delight your princess.

3) LOL dolls.

Another trendy theme for celebrating children’s jam day. Even if your little one hasn’t seen this cartoon, it will surely be familiar to her, as many goods for little princesses are now created in this theme. Use soft pink glamorous tones for decoration, shiny balloons. In supermarkets, you can easily find paraphernalia for a celebration in this theme.

4) Cartoon heroes.

When creating a holiday, ask your daughter what her favorite cartoon character is. All children watch cartoons and choose their favorites. Masha and the Bear, Mickey Mouse, Three Cats – look for inspiration in the interests of your child.

Birthday 3 years old boy how to celebrate – topics for celebration.

Pirate party.

Every boy is interested in the theme of robbers, distant voyages and travels, where chaos and the will of emotions triumph. Decorate rooms in a pirate theme, you can use black balls, sets with pirates and parrots. Think in advance of paraphernalia in the form of eye patches for guests and the birthday man. Draw a treasure map and go with the children in search of treasure.

Sports festival.

All boys love sports games. Decorate the sports theme of the holiday, inform about the dress code in advance, for example, a football uniform (or “on sports”). Arrange relay races, mini football or home bowling. Order a cake in the shape of a soccer ball or a boxing glove in advance. Your son will be delighted!

Super heroes.

The theme of saving the world attracts all boys. Find out your son’s favorite character. In his theme, create a design and costume for the birthday boy. Come up with a game to save the world. Unforgettable emotions are guaranteed.

Space.

Far, mysterious and unknown. If your child is fond of stars, planets and extraterrestrial ships – this topic is for you. Especially for such parties and holidays, Charlotte created a series of sets “Space Journey”. Think over games in accordance with the theme, hold a quiz or a home planetarium.

Cartoon heroes.

Paw Patrol, Vzpysh, Soviet Crocodile Gena and Cheburashka – immerse yourself in what your little one likes.

Holiday decoration ideas.

Balloons.

Use your party theme balloons. Choose sets with heroes that are interesting for your three-year-old: Mickey mouse, spiderman, cold heart, paw patrol. Colorless confetti balls and ball fountains look very impressive. Specialists will select cool sets for you, in accordance with the theme of the holiday.

Posters.

There are two options here: you can make a beautiful poster yourself, involving the whole family in its creation, or you can order it.
Write the number, hours and minutes of the birth of a new person, metrics, successes and significant events in three years (first steps, word, vacation trip, first cycling) – here let your imagination run wild!

Number 3.

Beautiful number 3, representing the number of years of the birthday person. Make it out of paper, napkins, foam, you can use number-shaped balloons. This design will perfectly complement the decoration of your Cooking Day and will keep the cute moments of this age in the photo.

Photo zone.

Create a beautiful photo zone to capture the happy moments of a birthday person’s 3rd birthday. Photos taken on your holiday will be bright and stylish. Make a photo zone yourself: stretch a light fabric, fasten it, decorate with balloons, flowers, garlands and other elements, based on the style of the birthday.

Festive look.

An important moment of the holiday is the image of the birthday man. When choosing an image, consider that the child feels comfortable, that the suit does not restrict movement and fits the temperature regime.

For girls.

Prepare an elegant evening dress. Use accessories: a magic wand is needed for a fairy, a diadem for princesses, a mini mouse – cute ears. Hairstyle – should be comfortable, comfortable and beautiful.

For a boy.

Choose a costume for the theme of the holiday. It will look great on a young birthday boy a costume “like a dad”. Get a fashionable haircut in advance.

Festive table.

Design the menu according to the age of the guests. Prepare treats in advance or use the delivery service. For adults – prepare salads, for children – potatoes, nuggets, perhaps pizza. Complete the table with your favorite fruits and sweets.

Children can use disposable tableware with a birthday theme.

Sweets.

Pay the most attention to this type of treat, as All kids have a sweet tooth. Use only proven confectioners.
You can use mini cakes with your favorite toppings: cream, condensed milk, raspberries, strawberries, etc.

Cake – the culmination of the evening. It should be perfectly decorated in accordance with the theme of the birthday and the taste preferences of the birthday person.

Entertainment.

Children at the age of three cannot perform the same action for a long time and require a constant change of activity. Therefore, the issue of entertainment must be approached in advance. You can turn to professional animators. If you decide to organize entertainment for the kids on your own, write a script in advance according to which you will spend the evening.

Think of games and prizes for winners.

Fun options:

Speed ​​ball game.

Everyone stands in a circle and passes the ball clockwise to the sound of music. The music stops, the child who has the ball in his hands completes the task.

The most accurate.

Form balls of paper, divide the children into teams. Place a bucket in front of each team. On command, players from a distance begin to throw paper balls. The team with the most balls in their bucket wins.

Riddles.

Pick up riddles in the theme of the holiday. It is better to use riddles in rhyme.

Face painting.

Use special paints to draw elements of the evening’s theme on the children’s faces. You can use pre-purchased stencils or invite a specialist.

Children’s disco.

Download your favorite holiday tracks in advance. Get a disco ball to create a bright magical atmosphere.

Climax of the Birthday.

The culmination of the holiday should be everyone’s favorite contest “Karavai”, after which there will be a solemn making a wish and blowing out the candles by the birthday boy to the applause of the guests. You can use special Bengal candles for cakes, they look more solemn and enchanting (be sure to follow fire safety precautions!).

Birthday in kindergarten.

If your little one is attending kindergarten, be sure to think of treats for the children in his group. The teacher and friends from the group will cheerfully congratulate the birthday boy, and the child will treat them to sweet treats. For treats, you can use: children’s juices, cakes, sweets, marmalade.

Memo about the most important thing in holding a birthday 3 years:

Consider the venue of the event from the number of participants in the celebration;
Select the theme of the holiday;
Choose a beautiful, comfortable suit for the birthday boy;
Consider decorating the room;
The menu should be for adults and children, taking into account the preferences of guests;
Trust the cake to an experienced confectioner;
When you’re writing a script, think about whether it will be fun for children.
Relax and rejoice with the kids.

Have a wonderful holiday!

How we will celebrate: 6 interesting ideas for children’s birthday – Parents.ru

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“Simple but well organized” is the formula to follow to give your child the holiday they want. Do not judge from the height of your age, try to look at things through the eyes of kids! Prefer quality over quantity and don’t try to get too many friends.

Standard rule: the number of guests equals the child’s age +1. Limit the holiday time to 2-3 hours. Take care of treats in advance, a birthday cake and sweets, water and fruit juices. Children do not need too much glitter and tricks for the holiday. A few simple ideas and a variety of games are enough.

Costume ball

As you know, children love to dress up. To be convinced of this, it is enough to find the baby in the living room in mom’s shoes or dad’s shoes, with mom’s bag on his shoulder and glasses put on his nose. And if these clown numbers can make us adults laugh, why not try to organize a costume ball? A few days before the party, rummage through your closets and pull out fabrics, out-of-fashion dresses, hats, accessories that could help guests turn into a pirate, a cook, or even a dad or mom – why not?

Don’t spend a few hours buying expensive new suits. Children will have just as much fun if they tie a bright scarf around their heads or wear a big white shirt instead of a dress. If necessary, buy a few inexpensive accessories. But makeup, on the contrary, should be of high quality. A drop of imagination – and it’s in the bag! You can easily line your eyes, draw a shaggy beard or vampire teeth – whatever you are asked. In this case, it is better to prepare children for the holiday together: one dresses, the other paints. Then we start the game and offer the children situations in which they can play the roles of their favorite characters.

Treasure hunt…

Which of us didn’t go treasure hunting at least once in our childhood? Be sure, and your children will be delighted with such a game. But keep in mind, treasure hunting requires space, otherwise everyone will have to stagnate in one place. If there is a garden or park near your house, and if there is enough time and the weather allows, you can go there.

The game starts with a card or an anonymous message that you give to the child. This is the starting point, from which the children move on to the next one, where they will find another clue, and so on until they find the treasure box. In an old tin or wooden box, you can put “jewels” – gifts wrapped in bright paper for each child and sweets. Riddles, puzzles, charades, puzzles… you will need to prepare all the steps, remembering that they must be adapted to the age of the children. To make the game even more interesting, you can invite little explorers to take the names of famous treasure hunters or detectives and give them items that will help them in their search: a magnifying glass, small plastic tweezers, a spatula, a flashlight. They will be proud that everyone is responsible for something specific. And you are required to come up with a story and riddles that children will need to solve in order to reach the goal …

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Surprise!

At children’s birthday parties, as a rule, raffles of small gifts for guests are also a great success. The well-known classic version of the prize draw: prizes wrapped in beautiful paper are hung on strings, and blindfolded children take turns cutting them off. Whoever cut the bundle, he got such a prize. The number of prizes must be greater than the participants in the draw, so that the last one also has plenty to choose from.

Cooking Studio

Tastes awaken from a very young age: why not use your birthday to play and cook together? When guests arrive, put an apron (or large napkin) on each child and distribute plastic cutlery. Cooking games are plentiful: for example, you can blindfold children in turn and let them smell different foods – fruits, chocolate, or even spices – vanilla or herbs.

The game is based on the same principle when we offer kids to guess the product according to taste. Try to choose foods that are known to children and those that they love, for example, Nutella, jam, ice cream, banana, orange, apple, etc. Then you can invite them to make their own fruit skewers (each strings those fruits on a skewer favorites: apples, grapes, pineapple…). It is good to add candied fruits or dried fruits to them. The holiday is a great occasion to give children a taste of exotic fruits that may not be familiar to them, such as mangoes.

You can try to make a salty version of these kebabs – from cubes of cheese, vegetables, mini sausages, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls … Another great idea is dragee beads! Oh, and don’t forget to prepare a small cardboard box ahead of time for each child so they can take home some of what they have prepared. After all, he will be very happy and proud to share this with his family.

“I want to bake a cake in the form of a castle with a tower”

“We live in an ordinary apartment, and my son’s birthday is in winter. It is not easy to be indoors when the number of invited children is 8-10 and most of them are boys. Two weeks before the holiday, we make invitations together and distribute them in kindergarten to those who want to come. On a birthday, we hang balloons and homemade decorations in the apartment. Be sure to bake a cake (this year I will bake a cake in the shape of a castle with a tower!). I also plan a few games in advance to reassure the guys a little: the Internet is full of interesting ideas.
Milena, mother of 6-year-old Lesha and 2-year-old Masha

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And there will be dancing!

A simple solution for the little ones is to organize at short intervals what everyone really likes – dancing: jumping, clapping, spinning, sitting down, swaying . .. Then we sit on the carpet or pillows to relax and catch our breath. At this time, you can invite children to listen to the sounds of nature: rain, birdsong, the sound of the sea, asking them what they hear. Then we move on to active exercises: we jump, somersault on the carpet, walk along the bench, maintaining balance, climb through the tunnel … And so that everyone calms down a little at the end, you can invite the children to dance and sing a song together.

Musical accompaniment

In order for children to have fun and be interesting, and the atmosphere at the celebration to be solemn, it is necessary to take care of the musical arrangement of the holiday. For this, funny children’s songs or melodies from cartoons are best suited. Music will add solemnity and create the right atmosphere.

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Taisiya Fedoseeva

How to celebrate a boy’s birthday 2 years

Author Elena Tekin Reading 8 min. Views 1.9k.
Updated 06/23/2022

Since a two-year-old child sleeps during the day, the holiday is held in two parts. The first is a celebration at home with the family, congratulations from parents, grandparents. In the evening guests arrive and are entertained by a clown. Then – an interesting walk or a movie.

But the most important gift is given before going to bed, so that the baby sees only happy dreams.

Purpose: to make a special day for the baby, so that he would be in a festive mood.

Decoration: The whole room should be decorated with bright elements: balloons, ribbons, shiny tinsel and rain. Lay out bright toys that the baby likes – usually cars; walls can be decorated with posters with images of cartoon characters that the baby likes. It is better to decorate the room together with the child on the eve of the birthday, so that he feels the approach of the holiday.

Description of the day

The whole day of the baby can be filled with various interesting little things that will allow you to feel the specialness of the day. As soon as the baby wakes up, washes, and does exercises, the day begins with a small performance, during which parents give gifts.

Teremok Puppet Theater

Roles:

1. Presenter
2. Mouse
3. Cat
4. Chanterelle
5. Bunny
6. Rhino
7. Elephant

Attributes:

• dolls and a screen with a beautiful paper hut on it;
• in the window opening of the hut a photograph of the birthday boy is pasted;
• gifts from animals: new clothes, carrots, coloring and felt-tip pens, banana.

Leader:

Lived and lived in a hut Vasya (name of the birthday person)

He lived, he did not grieve a bit,

But one day at Vasya

his birthday came.

And animals came to him,

Cats, mice to bow.

A fox and a hare,

A rhinoceros, and even an elephant!

A mouse comes up, knocks on the window.

Mouse:

Knock-knock, who lives in the little house, who dances and sings here?

Host:

Our Vasyatka is a birthday boy, he has a holiday today!

Mouse:

A holiday is good! A holiday is a miracle!

For Vasyatki I will dance and be merry!

The music is turned on, everyone is dancing – a mouse, adults and children. The mouse congratulates again and runs away.

Presenter:

The mouse waved its tail, ran away and … disappeared.

Suddenly a cat comes up to the house – she scared the mouse!

A cat comes out, purring some song under his breath.

Cat:

What kind of house is in the forest?

I don’t understand anything.

It seems that the Mouse was here

Or am I mistaken?

Host:

No, you’re not mistaken, the cat is a purr,

The mouse congratulated the birthday man!

Cat:

Is it your birthday?

So it’s just class!

I only wish you luck,

I give you a song now!

The cat sings a song – meows, adults and the birthday boy “sing along”.

Presenter:

The cat congratulated the boy,

She left the coloring as a gift.

Suddenly, from a distant bush

A fox appeared.

A fox comes out.

Fox:

Hello, hello.

Adults and children.

Who’s birthday today?

Answer me now.

Host:

Here he is, the most important boy,

He was born on this day.

Everyone only congratulates him,

This is how the day started.

Fox:

Congratulations on the holiday,

I wish you to be brave and dexterous.

And to our birthday boy

I give a new thing as a gift.

Gives clothes. The kid can immediately try on a new thing. Then the fox leaves.

Presenter:

As soon as there was no trace left of the fox,

The hare came running after dinner.

Bunny:

Hello – hello, I heard about name days,

I came to congratulate and give my gift,

So as not to get sick, but always be healthy

Crunch carrots, my dear friend.

Hands a carrot and runs away.

Master:

To congratulate the baby,

Foreigners are walking slowly.

A rhinoceros appears.

Rhinoceros:

So, do you have a name day here?

I will, therefore, congratulate you.

I’ll give you a picture,

You need to paint it!

Rhino gives coloring book and felt-tip pens. Congratulations again and run away.

An elephant appears.

Elephant:

I rushed to you with all my might,

I trampled hundreds of boots,

I ran in heavy rain,

And I give a banana – not a melon.

I’m hungry like a wolf,

Well, let’s go to the table now?

An elephant gives a banana, then everyone goes to the festive table.

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Creative activities

After the festive feast, you can do creative work with your child: color the resulting coloring or create some craft.

“Sun”

To create the sun you will need:

• finger paints;
• drawing paper;
• basin of water;
• towel.

Before creating the craft, you need to talk a little about the meaning of the sun for a person, about how beautiful it will look over the bed.

Then start painting:

1. Dip the tip of your index finger into the paint.
2. Finish the middle of the sun, leaving dots first along the outline and then along the inside of the circle.
3. Rinse in a bowl of water.
4. Gently smear any bright paint over the entire palm.
5. Make handprints from the center in a circle – get the sun’s rays.
6. Rays can be made multicolored.
7. Wash your hands.
8. It remains to glue the loop on the reverse side and hang the resulting picture along with the baby on the wall.

After creative activities or reading, you can go outside and take a walk until lunch. After dinner – sleep, as expected, so as not to disturb the daily routine.

Event with guests

In the afternoon, you can organize an event for the baby and invited guests – several adults with children of the same age.

Attributes:

• bunny toy;
• soap bubbles;
• fox tail;
• paints, white leaves, paper barrel;
• cubes;
• gifts for winners of competitions.

Role:

• Jolly Clown

Event progress

Clown:

Hi guys! How are your business? Ready to play and have fun? But before we start playing, let’s have a little laugh. Can you laugh? Show.

Since two-year-olds like to repeat interesting sounds, they will be interested in this activity. The clown can laugh in different ways, and the kids will repeat after him.

Clown:

Goodies! You have a good laugh. Do you know how to run? Let’s run a little.

They run in circles to the music. First one way, then the other.

Clown:

We laughed and ran. Now let’s play hide and seek. Hide, and I will look for you.

The children are hiding and the clown is looking for them. At the same time, it must be taken into account that the kids still cannot hide very well, so they need to be stimulated to play, pretending that they cannot find it. Loudly ask: “Is there anyone behind the closet?”, Look: “No, no one. Or maybe they are hiding behind the door, ”etc.

Clown:

How smart you are, you hide well. And now you will search. Look how fast the bunny is (pulls out and shows a toy). Here he is now, but now he is gone (hiding under a chair). Where is the bunny? (children answer) Right. Now close your eyes so that the bunny can hide. Count to three: one, two, three. Now we will search.

While the children are counting, the clown hides the hare in a conspicuous place first. The kids find it. The game is then repeated a few more times.

Clown:

Well done, we found our fidget. (turns to the bunny) And you, bunny, don’t hide anymore, otherwise you won’t get lost for long (sits the hare on a chair). Now let’s blow bubbles. Do you know how?

Children are given soap bubbles. The clown can blow big bubbles, and the kids can catch and pop them. After the fun, you need to wipe the floor and wash the hands of the children.

Clown:

Well done, all the bubbles burst! Do you know what a fox is? What fluffy tail does she have? Now I will be a fox, and you will try to take away my beautiful tail from me.

Attaches tail to belt. Children try to grab onto it while the music is playing.

Clown:

Tired? Let’s take a break then and start painting. Let’s make a colored tree.

On a table prepared in advance, the kids paint the leaves with multi-colored paints, and after drying they stick them on a paper trunk.

Clown:

Have a little rest, now you can start building. Who is our best builder?

High towers are built from cubes.

Clown:

It’s time for you to eat, and for me to go to the circus. Goodbye, kids.

Children go to the table. The clown leaves. After eating, children go for a walk or to the cinema together with adults.

Walking games

Ball games

• pass the ball around with hands or feet;
• ball relay;

Catchers

Babies love not to be chased, so it’s worth pretending that the child is faster.

Educational games

• count flowers, cars and any other items;
• what colors are on the street;
• how many steps to some object (and count, and then compare the number of adults and children).

In general, fill the walk with useful developmental tasks as usual.

Before going to bed

After a walk, go home, wash, have dinner. Then go to the room and, seeing a message from a fairy or any other fairy-tale character on the bed, be surprised and read it.

The message may contain the following:

“Hello… Today is your second birthday.