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Fun Outdoor Birthday Party Games for Kids -Backyard Ideas

Throw a birthday party kids will remember with fun outdoor birthday party games. Easy DIY party games and ideas kids and parents will enjoy. Stop spending all that money on birthday facilities and throw an awesome party at home.

All of these outdoor birthday party games are classic party games that are simple to set up to make throwing a party at home less stressful. Plus having all the kids outside will keep your house clean (:

You’ll find great games that kids of all ages will enjoy whether it’s a large group or a smaller party and the best part is the kids will have lots of fun.

So, keep reading, to find easy ways to celebrate the perfect backyard birthday party with fun games that are sure to be a hit.

If you can’t be together in person this year consider a Virtual Birthday Party with friends or family.

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Look through our list of fun outdoor birthday party games for kids and find a few that are perfect for your child’s personality. You can even look over the list with your kids to find games they want to play at their party. They’ll love having input into their own birthday.

If you want a combination of indoor games and outdoor party games make sure to read our 30 Awesome Party Games for kids. It will give you even more fun game ideas.

Try some new Meaningful birthday traditions this year before or after the party with your family too. Birthdays are not just about the party but making the whole day feel extra special for your child.

Backyard Scavenger Hunt

Let the kids explore your backyard with a scavenger hunt. You can break the kids up into smaller teams and give each a backyard scavenger hunt list to complete.

See which group makes it back first with a completed list and give out a small prize to that team. ( I find tons of cheap goody bag items and prize ideas at Dollar Tree)

Make sure to look over this free printable backyard scavenger hunt before the party to make sure you have everything. You can even hide a few of the items to make it more challenging.

I left open the last two spots on the printable so you could add your own unique items from your backyard.

If you want to take the kids on a walk you could also try a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt. Older kids could go off in small groups searching your neighborhood for items and see who can make it back first. Younger children will need to go with an adult.

If the kids are a little older and enjoy taking selfies try the Pre-Teen & Teen Scavenger Hunt.

Nerf Outdoor Birthday Party Games

Kids love to play with Nerf Guns outdoors. Create some cool Nerf Targets to spread out around the yard for the kids to shoot. If your kids are really into Nerf Guns host a Nerf War party and play capture the flag.

These parties can be really fun with a few DIY bases set up in your yard. The kids can even bring their own Nerf Guns to play. We’ve done a few of these parties and they’re a huge hit with older children.

Frisbee Golf

This is super easy to do in your backyard for parties. All you need is a few buckets or trash cans spaced out around your yard. Then give each kid a frisbee to throw.

Make it a circuit to go around and have them try to throw their frisbee into the bucket.

Find more fun games like Frisbee Golf in Easy DIY Outdoor Games from Dollar Tree. Cheap & fun games to play with the kids in the backyard.

Minute to Win It Games

If you’re looking for quick games to hold the kid’s attention try Minute to Win It Games. They’re easy to play in your yard by setting up a long table to fit all the kids or set up a couple of card tables. Each table could hold a different game and the kids could rotate through the birthday games.

The goal is to complete each game in under a minute. The time limit of 1 minute is what helps these games be quick and fun for party guests.

Here are a few ideas but make sure to visit our Minute to Win It Games for more ideas.

Cup Stacking Races – See who can build a pyramid with 21 solo cups and take it down within a minute.

Straw Race – See who can move all the M&M’s from one plate to another only using a straw in under a minute. (you can use any candy)

Marshmallow Stack – Try and stack 3 marshmallows using chopsticks. (kids can use cheater chopsticks too)

If you have older kids try our Minute to Win It Games for Teens & Tweens.

Relay Race

A relay race is a simple outdoor birthday party game that doesn’t require a lot of equipment. First, create an area in your yard that will be your relay track.

Then make relay wands out of a paper towel roll. You can paste construction paper on the roll so that each team gets a different color.

Next, break the kids up into small groups so they are evenly matched. Have the kids decide the order each team member will race. Line the kids up and say go.

The first person on the team runs the track and then hands the wand to the next teammate. The next person then runs the track and hands off the wand. You do this until all the team members have run.

The first team with all their teammates making it to the end of the track is the winning team.

Related Article – Best Family Game Night Ideas & Tips

Balloon Pop Race

Balloon Games are a fun & cheap way to entertain kids at a birthday party. The Balloon Pop Race is a hilarious game that only needs some chairs and a bag of balloons. Here’s how to play:

Divide the kids up into even groups of 3-4 kids. On one end of the room put a line of chairs to match the number of groups you have. Then on the other end of the room have a start line with the kids lined up with their groups.

When you say GO the first kid races with their balloon to a chair, places it on the chair, and needs to pop the balloon by sitting on it. When they pop it they run back to their group and the next kid goes.

The first group to get all the kids to pop their balloons on the chair and make it back to the start line wins.

Get More Cool Balloon Party Game Ideas

Balloon Stomp

Another simple game to play is Balloon Stomp. It’s a great game to get all the kids up and moving.

To play Balloon Stomp tie a long ribbon to the end of a blown-up balloon. Then tie the ribbon onto each player’s ankle.

When you say go the kids will try and stomp on the other kid’s balloons while they try and guard their balloon by pulling on the ribbon. When a balloon bursts that child is out.

The game ends when the last person with a balloon still blown up is left. They are the winner of the game.

Escape Room Party

Guess what this hugely popular party game doesn’t have to actually be done in a room you can play it outdoors too. Plan a super fun escape room birthday party. Your kids will love the challenge of solving the puzzles and completing the challenge to “escape the room”.

Here’s how you play – First get the storyline and clues to solve the puzzle. We like to use the Escape Room Geeks Printable sets or Lock Paper Scissors Printable Sets. They have everything you need for the game already created for you. Just print it out and you’re ready to go.

See our full review or Printable Escape Room Games for kids to find the perfect kit & difficulty level for your kids.

Next, break the kids up into teams and give them an area to sit in the yard to work as a group. Then read the storyline to all the kids.

After that give each group the set of clues to try and solve the puzzle to break out of the escape room.

The escape room sets are created by age group so you can find one that will be easy enough for all ages at the party. The games will work for kids aged 5 years old to Teens.

Find more ideas like an escape room laser maze, invitations, decorations & more in our Ultimate Escape Room Birthday Party.

Obstacle Course

Create a backyard obstacle course. This is easier than you think. Use items that you already have in your garage to lay out around the yard. Here are a few ideas.

• place small cones or buckets for the kids to weave through
• place a longboard on bricks to walk on like a balance beam
• If you have a backyard climber have kids run through that.
• If you have a slide add that to the course
• Layout hula hoops and have kids jump or crawl through them

Make sure to create a finish line so the kids know where the obstacle course ends.

If you don’t have time to make your own obstacle course. America Ninja Warriors has a cool backyard obstacle course you could set up.

We really loved the American Ninja Warriors full ropes course we set up in our backyard. The kids used it for a party and then kept playing with it all summer.

Would You Rather

Hilarious games to play when you are in transition between games or waiting for the cake to be served. Would You Rather printables have great questions to ask kids and you’ll love their funny answers.

The perfect game to pull out when you need to fill in some time. Use our free printable Would You Rather Questions.

Try these themed Would You Rather Questions too – Would You Rather Christmas, Would You Rather Teens & Tweens, and Would You Rather Valentine’s Day 

Charades Ideas for Kids

Kids will love this fun game of Charades for Kids plus it’s super easy to run. The game can easily be played outside with the kids sitting with their teams in the grass and the person acting out the Charades standing up in front.

To play first, print out our Free Printable Charades Ideas for Kids with 144 Words & 8 Categories to choose from.

Then break the kids up into teams. You can do two larger teams or if you have a lot of kids maybe make 4 teams.

Have a bowl with the printed-out Charades words for the kids to pick from when it’s their turn.

The first player on a team has 1 minute to act out the word on their paper. If their team guesses the word before the 1 minute is up their team gets 1 point. If they don’t guess the word the other team has one chance to guess the correct answer and win the point.

Trade-off between teams taking turns until all the kids have had a chance to act out a word.

The winning team has the most points at the end of the game.

FREE Printable Charades Ideas for Kids

Hula Hoop Contest

Have a hula hoop contest with the kids. You could do this in two different ways.

The first is playing the traditional way with the kids seeing how long they can keep the hula hoop going on their hips.

The second is a hula hoop toss. Pair the kids up and line them across from each other. The kids will toss the hula hoop to their partner and see if they can catch it. Each time they catch it have the kids take a big step back and try again.

The last two kids left who haven’t dropped the hula hoop wins.

Musical Chairs

Play musical chairs outdoors with the kids. Place a line of chairs in your yard with one chair less than the number of kids playing. The chairs will be back to back so the kids can walk in a circle.

When the music plays they walk around the chairs following each other in a line. When the music stops they have to find a chair to sit on.

If they don’t find a chair they are out. Before the music starts remove one chair and play again. Keep going until only one kid is left with a seat. Whoever gets that seat when the music stops wins the game.

Potato Sack Races

Sack races are super fun and hilarious to watch. For this game, all you need are a few cheap pillowcases or sack race bags.

Have kids step into the sacks and line up. When you say go they have to hop to a designated spot. The first to cross the finish line wins.

Tip: To add another activity to the party you could buy white pillow slips for each child and let kids decorate them with markers before the big race.

Sandbox Treasure

Younger kids will love playing in the sandbox at the party. Before the party hide little items in the sand for the kids to find. I would add items that go with your party theme.

Treasure ideas – plastic dinosaurs, unicorns & fairies, superheroes, army soldiers, or construction trucks.

You could even give each kid a sand bucket and shovel for the dig. SAVE MONEY by finding buckets & small figures at Dollar Tree.

Tug of War

Play Tug of War with the kids. All you need is a large tug of war rope for the kids to pull. Tie a flag or place a colored piece of tape in the middle of the rope. This will let you know when one side passes the line you make on the ground.

Lay out the rope on the grass and have a cone or type of marking in the middle. Evenly divide the kids up on each side of the rope. Have the stronger kids at the ends.

When you say go have the kids start pulling the rope. The first team to have their flag pulled over the cone loses.

Tip: Make sure to do this game over a soft surface like grass in case they fall down while pulling the rope.

Mini Carnival Games

Set up a bunch of mini carnival games all over you yard. The kids can walk around and try all the games. You can put a basket of small prizes next to each game and let the kids know they get one prize after each game.

Give each kid a small carnival bag to collect all their prizes.

Here are a some Game Idea for Your Carnival:

• Corn Hole – bean bag toss game
• Lawn Darts
• Balloon Darts – Tie balloons to a board & throw darts
• Carnival Clown Toss
• Cone & Ring Toss – toss swim rings onto small cones
• Lawn Bowling

You could also get a carnival yard set if you don’t have time to create each game.

Limbo Outdoor Party Game

Play a game of limbo with the kids. All you need is a long limbo stick for the kids to go under and some music.

To play have an adult hold each end of the limbo stick. Line the kids up and have them try to make it under the limbo stick without touching. Each round lower the stick and see who can make it through.

Water Balloon Toss

If it’s a summer birthday party break out the water balloons. You could have a good old fashion water balloon fight or do a water balloon toss.

For the water balloon toss pair up the kids and have them stand in two lines facing their partner. Start off closer together and toss the balloon to your partner. If your partner catches the balloon they then take a giant step back.

Keep going until only one team is left that hasn’t popped their water balloon.

Tip: Get the water balloons that will hook up to your hose to fill a bunch at a time. It’s so much easier than fill each balloon up individually and you don’t have to tie the balloons.

Are you ready now to play all these fun outdoor party games for kids? I hope these backyard games will be perfect for your kid’s birthday party.

Hot Potato

This classic game for kids is always a hit with younger children. To play hot potato you need to create something to be the item the kids will pass around the circle. You can use an actual potato or try this fun Hot Potato Game that has music built in.

If you use an actual potato you’ll need to find some fun music to play during the game.

Have all the kids sit in a circle and let the birthday child hold the potato. When the music plays the kids will pass the potato around the circle. When the music stops the child holding the hot potato is out. The circle then shrinks and the kids go again when the music plays.

The game ends when the last person is left who was not holding the potato when the music stopped. They are the winner of the game.

Cheap Party Favors & Small Prizes

Kids love to get small prizes for the winning team and cool party favors at the end of the party. My secret to saving money on these is shopping at Dollar Tree. Yep, you’d be shocked how many great birthday party items you can find there. Grab cheap goody bags and all kinds of small items the kids will love.

And let’s be honest all the stuff they get in party favors is junk their moms will end up throwing out anyway so why spend a ton of money.

Get tons of ideas on what birthday items you should be shopping for in my Favorite Cheap Birthday Party Supplies at Dollar Tree.

Birthday Party Checklist

Get organized with a birthday party checklist. A list of everything you need to remember to do before the party. The checklist starts at 8 weeks before the party and ends with what to do after the party. Use it to make party planning so much easier!

Grab your Free Printable Birthday Party Checklist and get organized!

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Need a few more fun birthday party ideas? Visit our kid’s party page or see a few fan favorites down below.

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How to Throw a Nerf Gun Birthday Party in your backyard

Birthday Gift Ideas

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I hope you found some fun outdoor birthday party games & ideas for your child’s next birthday!

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20 Easy Minute to Win It Games for Kids & Groups

Are you looking for fun party games for kids? Minute to Win It Games are perfect for kid’s birthday parties, group events, holiday parties, school parties, or family game nights at home.

You’ll love how easy Minute to Win It games are to make with items you have at home.

They’re great entertainment for big group games or when you simply need something to do at home on a rainy day. Each game is only a minute long so they hold kids’ and adults’ attention plus they’re hilarious to watch.

I find the best minute to win it games are ones that are fast and simple to put together. Take a look at these 20 Easy Minute to Win it games for kids and see what will work best for your next party or family night at home.

Bonus these are easy games to social distance – Each game is individual and can be done spaced apart. You can do them as a Zoom Game for a virtual party or on separate tables in a classroom or home.

If you have older kids make sure to check out our Minute to Win It Games for Teens & Tweens.

When the holiday’s parties start try Family Minute to Win It Games for Christmas Parties.

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What Are Minute to Win It Games?

The idea of it started with a fun TV show on NBC called Minute to Win It with Guy Fieri. Each contestant had one minute to finish a task or party game. Contestants tried to win 10 rounds of these fun 1-minute games.

How Do the Games Work?

For Minute to Win It you want quick games that kids can complete in under 1 minute. You are racing to see which player can finish the challenge first.

Often the tasks seem simple but once you start it can be a real challenge. The games are all a little silly and add a lot of laughter and fun to your kid’s party.

These games can also be fun for adults to play at family game nights, parents’ night out, or office parties.

How to Play Minute to Win It at Parties

This is a super fun and easy way to host a party at your home or event space. Players can play the Minute to Win It in two different ways.

Game # 1 – Player vs Player For this game, each person is playing to win the whole game by themselves. Play one on one against another player whoever wins the game then goes on to play the next opponent.

The winner is the final player left who wins the round.

You can choose just one type of minute to win it a game or choose a few and see which player wins the most games. If you have a smaller group have all the players compete at one time. This will make it easier to see who wins.

Game #2 – Team Players Kids are divided up into 2 groups. Pick out several different Minute to Win it games to play. Each team puts forward one player to compete in each different game. Keep score of which team wins the most rounds.

Player vs. Clock – If you want to play these games at home as a fun indoor game have your child race the clock. Set an alarm for 1 minute on your phone and see if they can beat it. These are great on rainy days when you need to keep your kids busy.

If you want to social distance consider throwing a Zoom Family Game Night, Virtual Birthday Party, Virtual Christmas, or Virtual Easter Party with Minute to Win it games. It’s a great way to connect with family and friends when you can’t get together or live far apart.

Get More Family Game Night ideas in our Printable Family Game Night Planner with 12 Months of fun.

What You Need to Play

The best part about Minute to Win it is you probably have all supplies you need to play already at home. Each game uses everyday items & supplies to create these funny games. Which makes it not only fun but an affordable party game or family game night.

Below you will find each game listed and with it the items you’ll need to play. Make sure to gather all the supplies before you start the game.

20 Best Minute to Win It Games

Are you ready to find the perfect game for your upcoming kid’s party or family game night? Go through the 20 Minute to Win it Games below and find a few your family will love playing.

Make sure to visit our Minute to Win It Games for Teens & Tweens & Christmas Minute to Win It Games for Parties.

Cereal Puzzle

What You Need – 1 Empty Box of Cereal

How to Play – Cut up a cereal box into small pieces and see who can reassemble it back in 1 minute.

Tip – I used a pencil on the back to draw out my pieces before I cut it up.

Chopstick Pick Up

What You Need – 2-3 Sets of Chopsticks (depending on the number of teams/kids), two paper plates for each team, and a bag of candy. The candy can be chosen by the time of year.

Holiday Ideas – candy corn for Halloween, conversation hearts for Valentine’s Day, colored marshmallows for Christmas, jelly beans for Easter, or simply skittles and M&Ms.

How to Play – Give each team two plates with 20 pieces of candy on one plate. Have the players move each piece of candy to the other plate using chopsticks in under a minute.

Tip: It is easier for younger kids to pick up squishy marshmallows than hard M&Ms with chopsticks.

Related Article – Fun Rainy Days Games When Your Stuck Inside & Their Driving You Crazy

What You Need – One tissue box per player, a bag of ping pong balls, and a thin belt or long ribbon

How to Play – This is the most popular Minute to Win It game because it’s so funny to watch. To get ready, take a tissue box and cut a slit on each side to slide your belt or ribbon through to tie the box around a player’s waist. Then add in 10 ping pong balls.

When the timer starts, players shake and jump around to try and get the highest number of ping pong balls out of their box. It’s hilarious to watch.

Make it into a Christmas Junk in the Trunk for holiday parties.

Snowman Stack

What You Need – Bag of Marshmallows, Chopsticks

How to Play – Players must stack 3 marshmallows in under 1 minute. They use chopsticks to build up their snowman.

Make it easier or harder based on the player’s age. Younger kids can use oversized marshmallows and older players can use mini-marshmallows. If you have a mixed age group use the regular size marshmallows.

Tip: For players that have a hard time using chopsticks, we got cheater chopsticks for our kids to use. It’s a simple reusable plastic piece you put on the end of your chopstick so it’s easier to use.

Cup Stacking

What You Need – 42 Solo Cups

How to Play – First, split cups into two groups (21 each) and have two children compete against each other. Kids have one minute to unstack the cups and create a pyramid then restack the cups back into each other.

Use the timer on your phone for this and write down the time as they finish. When all the kids are done, look at the times to find a winner. Just add more cups if you want to have more than two kids compete. 

Tip: when stacking cups up, don’t press them tightly together or they can be hard to get apart.

Related Article – Best Family Game Night Ideas & Tips

Moving on Up

What You Need – 40 Red Solo Cups, 2 Blue Solo Cups (You just need two different colors, you can use whatever color you can find at the store)

How to Play – Stack 20 Cups of one color (red) together then add one to the top of the stack in a different color (blue).

When the timer starts, players put the blue cup on the bottom and start restacking the cups until they get the blue cup back up to the top of the stack.

Hold the Dice

What You Need – 12 dice and two plastic spoons or popsicle sticks

How to Play – Players place the plastic spoon in their mouth and try to stack 6 dice onto the end. For younger kids, you could lower the dice amount to make it easier.

Related Article – 8 Fun Elementary School Party Games Kids & Room Mom’s Love

Mummy Wrap

What You Need – Roll of Toilet Paper – how many you need is based on how many teams you have. Each team needs a roll.

How to Play – Each team has two wrappers and one individual to be wrapped with toilet paper. Players roll the toilet paper around the person until they are totally covered minus the eyes and mouth.

If the paper breaks start again at the bottom or try and tie the paper together. This one can be a pretty hilarious group game.

Tip: You could use colored streamers instead of toilet paper to match a holiday theme such as red for Valentine’s Day.

Related Article – Minute to Win It Games for Teens & Tweens

Defy Gravity

What You Need – Two Balloons Per Team

How to Play – Players keep one hand behind their back and try to keep two balloons up in the air for one minute. Adjust how difficult this game is by adding or taking away balloons.

My kids decided to make it more challenging by adding a lightsaber to help keep the balloons in the air. This would be fun for a Star Wars-loving family.

Noodle Pick Up

What You Need – 10 uncooked Spaghetti Pieces and 12 uncooked penne pasta noodles.

How to Play – Place uncooked penne pasta noodles on the edge of a table. Players try to pick up the penne noodles using a spaghetti piece they have in their mouth. See who can pick up the most in one minute.

I suggest a spaghetti piece for each person as these are in your mouth. The penne noddles can be used over again. To make it harder just increase the number of noodles they need to pick up.

Related Article – 15 Best Games to Play on Zoom with Kids

Coin Stack

What You Need – 25 Pennies per team

How to Play – Players need to stack 25 pennies up in a minute. Bigger groups could try and see how many of their players can stack up to 25 pennies in a minute. The team with the most players finishing the stack wins.

Spiders and Straws

What You Need – Bag of small spider rings, a bag of straws, and masking tape

How to Play – Two players line up with a straw in their mouth. Players need to blow the spider ring across the table to the finish line first. I use a piece of masking tape or painter’s tape at the end of the table to mark the finish line.

The other option is to make the finish line when the spider goes over the end of the table.

Tip: The spider ring can be changed for each holiday such as a heart ring for Valentine’s Day. Any cheap ring you can find at Dollar Tree or Amazon will work.

Apple Stacking

What You Need – 5 Apples per team

How to Play – Each team tries to stack 5 apples in 1 minute. This is a more challenging game so it could be done individually or as a team to figure out the best way to keep them stacked.

Cookie Face

What You Need – 1 Oreo Cookie for Each Player

How to Play – Players place the cookie on their faces and try to get it into their mouths without using their hands. This one can be pretty funny to watch and a great group game as several players can go at once.

Straw Race

What You Need – Bag of Straws, 2 paper plates per team, and a small type of candy such as M&M’s, skittles, or Goldfish.

Holiday Ideas – candy corn for Halloween, conversation hearts for Valentine’s Day, colored marshmallows for Christmas, jelly beans for Easter

How to Play – Each team gets two plates with one plate having 10 pieces of candy while the other is empty. Players then use a straw to suck up the candy and transfer it to the other plate. The one with the most transferred candies wins.

Ping Pong Transfer

What You Need – 6 Ping Pong Balls Per Team, a box of plastic spoons, and two plates per team

How to Play – Players try to move the ping balls from one plate to the other using a plastic spoon in their mouth. See who can move the most ping pong balls in one minute.

Balloon Air

What You Need – 1 balloon per player and 1 ping pong ball per team

How to Play – Each player blows up their own balloon. Then they line up at a table or along a hard surface floor with a ping pong ball in front of them.

Players release the air from the balloon to try and see who can make the ping pong ball go the furthest. This one involves some strategy and they might want to try it a second time when they get the hang of it.

Related Article – How to Throw An Awesome Nerf Wars Birthday Party

Fruit Loop Thread

What You Need – 1 Pipe Cleaner per player and a box of Fruit Loops

How to Play – Players have one minute to use a pipe cleaner to string as many fruit loops as they can onto their pipe cleaner. The tricky part is you can only use one hand.

Chandelier

What You Need – 15 Empty Cans and 4 paper plates per team

How to Play – Player must stack all 15 cans up using 4 paper plates in between. Each team can work together on their strategy to get them all stacked in under 1 minute.

There is no one way to make this work so it’s fun to see each team’s strategy.

Card Ninja

What You Need – 2 Watermelons and a deck of playing cards

How to Play – This is probably the easiest Minute to Win it Game to set up. Just slice the watermelon in half and lean against a chair or boxes to prop it up so the red part of the watermelon is showing.

Kids then throw the playing cards like a ninja at the watermelon and see how many they can get to stick in one minute.

What You Need – One tissue box per player, a bag of ping pong balls, and a thin belt or long ribbon

How to Play – This is the most popular Minute to Win It game because it’s so funny to watch. To get ready, take a tissue box and cut a slit on each side to slide your belt or ribbon through to tie the box around a player’s waist. Then add in 10 ping pong balls.

When the timer starts, players shake and jump around to try and get the highest number of ping pong balls out of their box. It’s hilarious to watch.

Water Pong

What You Need – 3 Solo Cups and 1 ping pong ball per team

How to Play – Fill up the cups with water. Then line them up in a straight line on a table and have the player stand at the end. The player puts the ping pong ball in the first cup and tries to blow it across to the last cup without falling out of the cups.

If the ping pong ball falls, pick it back up and start over. You’ll be amazed how well they skip across the water when you blow on them just right.

Need more games to play? Make sure to grab our Family Game Night Printable with 12 Pre-planned games and ideas to make throwing a game night at home fun and easy!

More Minute to Win It Games

Minute to Win it games are great for any time of year and for all different age groups. They’re perfect for group games because everyone can play and have fun together.

Find even more Minute to Win It Game Ideas below:

Best Minute to Win It Games for Teens & Tweens

Family Minute to Win It Games for Christmas Parties

Minute to Win It Prizes

Everyone loves to compete for fun prizes when playing games. You could choose to give a small prize to everyone, just the top three or only the winner. Whatever you think will work best for your party.

Here are a few ideas of things to buy for the party prizes.

1.Give out a medal to all the participants or just recognize the winner.

2. A Trophy for each player

3. Make little goody bags with an assortment of strategic games just like the minute to win it games.

4. Giving out candy is always a winner with kids. I find lollypops tend to be liked by most kids. You could also do a full-size candy bar for the winner.

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Fun contests that will interest any child at a birthday party

A children’s birthday party is fun, laughter, a cake, gifts, beloved friends are nearby and a lot of entertainment and competitions. If you decide to cook a holiday yourself, then rather remember how we had fun in childhood. Our kids will love it too. Most of the entertainment they have never met: “Classics”, “Rubber bands”, “Cossacks-robbers”. Seek help from the Almighty Internet. In its bottomless bowels there are competitions on a variety of topics and for children of all ages. But the simplest and most proven method is to entrust the organization of the entertainment part of the celebration to professional animators. The artists of the Sea Show know such fun contests that even adults cannot resist. And here are just a few of them.

We are looking for talents!

This is a competition during which all adults and children will be able to demonstrate their abilities to the world. Someone will dance, someone will sing, someone will show tricks. It’s impossible to pick just one winner! Therefore, all participants will receive memorable prizes.

Words-words.

You must have played this game as a child. Its most popular variety is Cities. The essence of the game is that the guests take turns calling all the words starting with one of the letters of the alphabet. As a topic, you can, for example, choose the answer to the question “Describe the birthday man with the letter O.” Responsible, desperate, adored – and so on ad infinitum. We change tasks and letters – and you can play words until the morning.

Broken phone.

This is another game from our childhood. The guests in a chain pass the word, each time involuntarily changing it. At the end, you usually hear something completely different from what it was at the beginning.

Mosquitoes on a balloon.

We will need balloons and markers for each participant. The task is to draw as many mosquitoes and / or other insects as possible and not burst the balloon.

Clothespins.

This competition is very popular with kids. Their task is to find as many clothespins as possible, which the presenter hung in advance throughout the hall.

Accurate shooter.

This contest has a million variations. Hit the ball in the bucket, the ball in the basket, the dart in the center of the target. We develop accuracy and rejoice when we manage to achieve what we want!

Collect a picture.

The task of the team is to assemble a huge puzzle. Pieces can be hidden throughout the hall – this is an option for older children. Kids can simply lay out the elements of the picture on the floor or a large table.

Crocodile.

This game is loved by both adults and children. You need to show and explain a word or phrase without words. Younger children need to offer simple words. You can start with the names of animals – an owl, an elephant, a giraffe, etc. Older children can also be offered abstract concepts – love, friendship, sadness. It will be fun! Don’t even hesitate!

Guess the melody.

You put on music or play it on any musical instrument. The task of the children is to guess the name of the song. It is necessary to select in advance a repertoire known to children from modern hits, children’s films, programs and cartoons.

Choosing the right birthday contests is an art. This is a creative and painstaking process that involves many different factors. The theme of the holiday, the age and number of guests, their interests, the size of the room – and this is not a complete list of parameters that need to be taken into account. And it is still better to entrust this responsible business to trusted organizers of the holidays. After all, it often happens that artists have to improvise and change the program already in the process. Some competitions go better than others, children are not in the mood today – a lot of reasons can lead to the replacement of one competition by another. And a professional animator always has in stock an alternative version of fun entertainment for all occasions.

To make your holiday go smoothly and without a hitch, call +7(495)477-52-23. And the artists of the Sea Show will bring with them the most relevant competitions, selected especially for your holiday.

TOP 12 contests and games for a child’s birthday

Update date: September 10, 2022 .

We will give you all the necessary tools to organize a fun children’s birthday party with your own hands. Just follow our ready-made script with contests and you will not need the services of animators. We have specially selected diverse contests and games to make the children’s holiday dynamic and exciting.

Content

1. Game Elias

2. ATAPHATE with balloons

3. Muravedes

4. get into a glass

5. Guess a character

6. Evacal Throw

7. Treasures of Treasures

8. Car racing

9. Puzzles

10. Donuts on strings

11. Sleeping lions

12. Animal dances

Tips for organizing games at a children’s birthday party

In order for the entertainment at the children’s party to be fun and none of the little guests left out, pay attention to the following points:

• Focus on the average age of all children and choose contests that all children can participate in
• If you’re planning a themed party, don’t be afraid to veer off topic a bit when choosing a game; especially if the game can obviously be a lot of fun
• Limit mind games and try to play more outdoor games instead to keep the excitement going. Children have enough intellectually stimulating games at school and at home.
• Keep games short as children get bored quickly
• Plan and prepare each contest well in advance to avoid chaos.

Recommended: Music for children’s disco – modern hits

Best Baby Birthday Games

1.

Elias game

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This is one of the top board games in the world. Both adults and children love to play this game.

How to play

The essence of the Alias ​​contest is very simple: the player must explain the word to the team or partner without naming it. You can explain the hidden word with the help of associations, characteristics, hints. For example, a child comes across the word “bear”, it can be explained as follows: “this is an animal that lives in the forest, loves honey and hibernates in winter.”

Props

You can buy a ready-made version of the game in the toy store, but we offer you an alternative. On our site you can download cards with words for the game Elias for free. For children who cannot read or read uncertainly, there are pictures of words on the cards to make it easy for them to navigate.

More about Alias ​​for kids >>>

2. Balloon relay

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Running and balloons are always a good idea when it comes to classic kids party games. For this contest, inflate balloons in advance at the rate of one for each player.

How to play

• Divide the little guests into teams
• The first players of the teams pinch a balloon with their knees and jump to the other end of the room.
• There is a chair at the end of the playing track. Players put the ball on a chair and sit on it with the fifth point, trying to burst as soon as possible.
• When the balloon burst, the players return to their teams and pass the baton to the next participants
• The team that completes the task faster wins.

3. Anteaters

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This game is one of the most favorite among the kids!

Requisite:

• 1-2 large bags of M&M’s or Skittles
• straws and paper plates or napkins (any will do)

How to play

• Divide the children into teams
• Give everyone about 20-25 M&M’s (count down and prepare ahead of time). M&M’s Present Ants
• The goal is for the players to pretend to be anteaters and use only a straw to suck and transfer as many ants/M&M’s as possible from napkin to paper plate in 1 minute
• The team that carries the most “ants” wins.

4. Hit the cup

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This competition will require a small organization.

Requisite:

• 5 paper cups
• 10 ping pong balls
• masking tape or plain tape

How to play:

• Each player or team of two players together is given 10 ping-pong balls
• When the timer starts, the players must drop their ping-pong balls and try to get all of their balls into the cups within 1 minute
• If time is left on the clock, players will be able to pick up the balls that fell on the ground and continue the game
• The winner is the one who collects more ping-pong balls in cups in 1 minute.

5.

Guess the Cartoon by character

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Little fans of cartoons will definitely appreciate this competition, because their favorite cartoon characters will be guessed in it. To make this contest not too easy, we have chosen secondary characters that will make it more difficult to recognize the cartoon.

How to play:

• cartoon characters appear in turn on the monitor screen
• small players must name what cartoon the hero is from or name the hero. If you manage to name both the cartoon and the hero, then the player gets 2 points, if one thing – then 1 point

Download blanks for the contest “Guess the cartoon character”

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Game details + answer slides >>>

6. Egg toss

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If you’re worried about cleanliness, pre-boil the eggs (although it’s a lot more fun to play with raw eggs, especially for teenagers) at the rate of one egg per steam.

How to play

• Pair up the players and ask them to toss an egg back and forth to each other
• Each time the children both catch it, they must take a step back and continue
• The team that can catch their egg with the greatest distance between them wins!

7.

Treasure hunt

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In the middle of the party, announce that treasures are hidden in the house and invite the children to find them.

How to play

There are 2 options for this game:

• To make things easier, hide wrapped candies/lollipops around the play area for guests to hunt, each player keeps what they find
• For a more challenging treasure hunt, hide the homemade tokens around the play area for guests to find – the child who finds the most wins a prize. The tokens can be anything from small colored stones, party-themed printed tokens, chocolate coins, etc.

8. Car racing

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Competition Car racing is always a lot of fun for kids. This game is played in pairs.

How to play:

• The first person – a wheelbarrow – starts with his hands on the ground, and his legs are held by the second person (driver) in a pair. The wheelbarrow moves by moving its hands on the floor, and the driver controls the wheelbarrow by holding his legs.
• The first team to finish is the winner.

9. Picture puzzles

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Riddles of ingenuity will make our little guests use their brains and solve pictures with ciphers – rebuses. Be sure to remind the players of the rules for solving puzzles:

• Commas mean how many letters to remove at the beginning or end of the word
• The equal sign between letters is the substitution of one letter for another
• When the letters are arranged ON, IN, UNDER each other, then you need to add the corresponding preposition

to them

We have many interesting puzzles for children of all ages. These riddles can be given to both teams and individual participants. Follow the link and download bright children’s puzzles for free.

Puzzles for children in pictures >>>>

10. Donut on a string

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This is both a game and a sweet snack for children – tasty and fun.

How to play

• Prepare sweet donuts according to the number of players (and a few substitutes)
• Tie each donut to a string and hang at the same height.
• The goal of the game is to eat the donut faster than anyone with your hands tied behind your back without letting it fall

Be sure to keep a pack of baby wipes handy!

11. Sleeping lions

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If the kids’ emotions are getting out of control and you need to calm them down a bit, then maybe it’s time for the Sleeping Lions contest. Watch your rampaging lion pack transform into motionless, silent, slumbering cats.

How to play

• Children take a comfortable position (lay down on the floor, sit on chairs, stand in a comfortable position) and freeze.
• The goal of the game is to remain still even when the adult is walking around telling jokes, making faces and trying to make you laugh
• Anyone who itches, squirms or giggles is out of the game (don’t forget to reward the dropping child with sweets)
• The one who stays still the longest wins.
  

Safety Games for Kids Make Learning Fun

Photo by Amanda Worrall / Stocksy

By Rachel Ward

“What comes after the letter C?”

We’re betting you’ve already started the process of teaching your preschooler alphabet letters or numbers to prep for kindergarten (good job, parents!)—but those ABCs and 123s are also crucial for helping kids learn the basics of safety.

Hopefully your preschooler is already familiar with your name and phone number in case they get lost, but there’s another number they should have memorized: 911.

“Introducing preschoolers to the basics of safety, such as knowing when and how to call 911, is just as important as teaching them early science and math skills, social-emotional skills, and literacy,” says Linda Nelson from KinderCare’s Education team.

That’s why in our current unit, our focus is all about health and safety—because we want the kids in our care to be well-prepared for any safety issues they may encounter and to know who to call when they need help.

Enter a fun, safety-themed game of hopscotch!

This Number Game for 5-Year-Olds Teaches Them How to Call 911

Kids get to practice their coordination skills as they hop through a grid, but there’s an added twist: to only hop on squares that are labeled with a one or a nine in honor of that all-important phone number—911.

“We use activities like this in our curriculum because we know that children will remember information more easily when it’s connected to something fun—like a more challenging game of hopscotch,” explains Nelson.

By focusing on identifying specific numbers—one and nine—children are reinforcing what those two numbers look like, making it more likely that should they ever need to dial 911, they’ll find those numbers quickly and easily. Not to mention, they’re also gaining familiarity with the other numbers on the hopscotch grid, which just makes it easier for them when they start kindergarten!

We’re keeping preschoolers learning about safety at our centers, but there’s some easy ways you can do the same at home. Try some of our quick and easy tips!

Keepin’ It Real (Fun): 4 Safety Activities to Do at Home

1. Practice the “stop, drop, and roll” technique

Crucial for fire safety, the “stop, drop, and roll” can make all the difference—and be a really fun game for your high-energy preschooler. Once they have the hang of it, turn it into a spontaneous game you play at odd times, like while watching TV or getting ready for school. When your child remembers the routine at the drop of a hat, they’re more likely to use it if they ever need it.

2. Play “Red Light, Green Light” with a twist

This childhood game is great for introducing preschoolers to the meanings of streetlights. Draw a red circle, yellow circle, and green circle on paper and then cut them out. Play a game of “Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light” by holding up the colored circles instead of calling out directions!

Photo by David Hume Kennerly

3. Add safety into pretend play

Spark up a game of pretend play with a hospital, fire station, or police station theme! Join in the fun to help guide your preschooler in developing safety awareness: Has your preschooler encountered some trouble? What number should they call? Is your child a firefighter? What advice do they have for people trying to avoid the fire?

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Read some books and focus on safety

There are all sorts of ways to add safety into your story time routine. For instance, you could talk about stranger danger as you read Little Red Riding Hood, or the importance of avoiding sharp objects when reading Sleeping Beauty. There are also tons of safety-themed books you can look for, like Watch Out! At Home or  Watch Out! Around Town  by Claire Llewellyn. 

Safety

From KinderCare Educators

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Fun Safety and Health Activities for Kids in Preschool

May 26, 2021

When it comes to teaching kids about health and safety, it may be hard to keep their attention – especially your youngest students. Thankfully teaching these life skills doesn’t have to be boring with these fun activities for preschoolers!

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Here’s how you can make the not-so-exciting topics of health and safety subjects your kids will love – and learn lots from with these eight fun activities for preschoolers.

Safety Activities for Preschoolers

When it comes to safety, it’s important to teach your students the basics first. You can do that through these four safety activities for preschoolers:

• Stop, drop, and roll: This activity will teach your students the best way to protect themselves in a fire emergency. Begin by telling your students to stop (to prevent fanning the flames). Then, have them drop to the ground quickly and cover their faces with their hands to prevent facial burns. Ask them to lay flat with their legs out straight to smother any “flames.” Lastly, tell them to roll over with their hands above their heads to put out any remaining flames. Make sure to tell your students that it’s important to pay attention to what’s burning and focus on putting out that area of their bodies, should they ever experience this in real life. Add some upbeat music to turn it into a game and ensure your little ones are prepared in case of a heated event.
• Sun protection experiment: This simple activity is perfect for teaching sun safety! All you need is construction paper and sunscreen. Start by splitting the paper into two sides, labeling one “sunscreen” and the other “no sunscreen.” Then, spray your kids’ palms with sunscreen and press them onto the side of the paper labelled sunscreen. After that, wet their palms with some water and press them onto the “no sunscreen” side. Leave the papers outside in the sun for about two hours. You and your students will then be able to see the “no sunscreen” hand isn’t as visible as the sunscreen side. This is a great way to visually explain the importance of staying protected from the sun’s harmful rays.
• Dialing-in emergencies: Phones have evolved, but the right number to call in emergencies has always stayed the same. Teach your students how to dial 911 by writing numbers and symbols, as if they were on a keypad, with sticky notes arranged in the same order like this. You can also practice on a cell phone once they’re familiar with the activity. Just make sure airplane mode is on so it won’t dial out. 
• Water safety songs: Have your kids carry a tune about water safety with these fun songs. Songs are one of the best ways for children to remember key topics that stick with them for a long time. Your students can splash around the pool at home knowing how to avoid danger with the help of catchy lyrics!

Health Activities for Preschoolers

Teaching your students about living a healthy lifestyle is important for their development. Do just that with these four health activities for kids in preschool:

• Food sorting: It’s important for kids to develop good eating habits at an early age. This activity teaches that by having your students sort out the healthy foods they should be eating. After cutting out pictures of different foods, have your students choose which they believe are healthy options and glue them to a body-shaped drawing. This is a great opportunity for them to understand what food is good for them and why.
• Optimistic thinking cards: Empower your students by creating task cards with positive affirmations and discussion topics. These cards can focus on improving self-esteem, confidence building, and encouraging positive thinking skills. Whether your kids describe their best qualities or acknowledge what they’re proud of, they will master avoiding negativity while boosting themselves in the process. 
• Working out: Exercise reduces a significant amount of stress, including for young ones. This fitness activity uses the alphabet and their gross motor skills to make working out enjoyable. All you need to do is write the ABC’s on pieces of paper and mix them up all over the floor. Each letter has a movement for your kids to act out. Now your students can feel great about a new fitness routine!
• Visual expression: Having your kids color is one of the best ways your students can express themselves. This Color My Feelings printable activity is great because it combines colors and moods using the Dr. Suess book My Many Colored Days. Each color represents different emotions. By picking a color that matches various facial expressions, they can express themselves in a healthy and fun way. 

Want to ensure your students continue to learn health and safety basics even after they’ve left the classroom? Share these activities safety activities for preschoolers and health activities for preschoolers with parents so they can reinforce your lessons at home.

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types, scenarios, themes and plans for activities for children

Entertainment for children is a great opportunity to please both kids and older children with or without reason. In recent years, parents have been inviting animators to the birthdays of younger family members or organizing outdoor children’s parties. To make the event for children fun and educational, you need to know what may interest a preschooler and what a teenager. You need to take into account all the nuances of the organization and be able to delegate your authority if necessary, and enjoy yourself with your family.

If your child is two years old or older, they may already be part of the holiday entertainment. The form of the event depends on the choice of the parents, and they, in turn, should be guided by the interests of the children.

There are many options for organizing a holiday.

• Houses. Particularly suitable for toddlers who may be frightened by unfamiliar noisy environments. But even older children may have a desire to celebrate a birthday or other holiday at home. To diversify home gatherings, you can call an animator in the guise of, for example, an astronaut or a fairy, who will provide an entertainment program on a selected topic.
• In an entertainment complex. The scenario of a children’s event in the entertainment center may include not only games with animators, but also slot machines, rollerdrome riding, bowling, hoverboards, trampolines, laser tag, air hockey and other entertainment that a particular complex can offer. All this can be combined into one big exciting program that will be remembered by children as one of the most fun holidays in their lives.
• Outdoors . In the warm season, you can have a big picnic in the park or by the nearby river. True, you will have to think about how to deliver food, props, and the participants of the holiday to the place. But at the same time, an outdoor event for a child’s birthday is one of the best gifts. You can also invite an animator to a picnic so that parents do not have to puzzle over the entertainment program themselves.

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In winter, you can also have a party outside, but then you will have to minimize your stay outside, and after entertainment, quickly send the children to a warm room. The duration of the event in this case will also be reduced due to the short daylight hours.

Fairy tales, sports, movies and dances: an approximate plan of events for children

When organizing children’s events, as well as any other, it is important to think through all the nuances in advance: who wants to fuss in the midst of the festival, solving problems that have suddenly arisen. It is necessary to create a menu taking into account the taste preferences of the guests, calculate the amount of food, take care of decorating the dishes and the table. It is necessary to draw up at least an approximate scenario for the event, which will include all the planned games for children and breaks for rest and a banquet.

If parents don’t want to shoulder all the worries about organization and entertainment, it is better to seek help from a specialist. During the animation, the children’s attention will be occupied, and adults will be able to relax a little, eat in peace, watch how the kids participate in fun contests, or do something else: for example, play billiards.

The theme of the children’s event should be chosen depending on the age and interests of the children. Classical relay races and dance competitions? Or maybe games based on Disney cartoons? Quizium or quest? If the party is not intended as a surprise, let the child choose the theme himself – why not?

Fairy tale, cartoon or movie themes: princesses and heroes

Favorite characters from cartoons, fairy tales, movies or comics are a sure bet. Especially if you do not just call the animators dressed as Spider-Man and Rapunzel, but invite the children to transform into heroes themselves. This may be included in the complex program of the holiday: animators help children change clothes and put on makeup, and then the children participate in contests and games. Animators can use soap bubbles or balloons, make riddles, introduce cognitive elements, for example, in a playful way, talking about the world around them.

You can save pleasant memories in material terms by inviting a professional photographer who will take pictures during the program. The shots taken during the games will turn out to be lively and emotional. And those who wish can pose in costumes separately. For older children, you can organize a “red carpet” and a press wall.

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The services of photographers from children’s entertainment complexes can cost much less than hiring a third-party specialist. So if you don’t have a specific photographer in mind, don’t miss out on the opportunity to save.

The menu of the play event for children must be appropriate. For example, you can decorate a cake with an image of a cartoon character or order cookies in the form of fairy-tale characters. However, do not forget that the children’s table should be not only tasty, but also useful. In addition to all kinds of sweets, add more fruits to the menu, and harmful soda should be replaced with natural compotes and fresh juices. And, of course, take care of hot dishes.

Sports competitions, military theme: faster, higher, stronger

Relay races, outdoor competitions, rope parks, rollerdrome riding and trampolining… If a child is full of energy and ready to constantly run and jump, then the topic of sports competitions is for him. Let the children come in comfortable clothes, and the animators will help add items of equipment if necessary for safety. As part of the entertainment program, you can arrange a game in an army club and complement the clothes and make-up of children with military elements.

The program includes tests for speed, courage and dexterity. It will be interesting for children to participate in games in the format of sports competitions – with medals and other awards. The organization of a children’s sports event also involves games in groups, the development of a team spirit. At the end of the holiday, you can arrange an awards ceremony for the best athletes and take pictures in outfit.

It would be logical to include more healthy food in the menu: fruits, vegetables, compotes — and tell the children why it is good to eat these particular foods. Of course, the food should also be hearty: after outdoor games, children will get hungry.

Everyone dances: activities for active people

Whether your child is into dancing or not, the program with outdoor games to music is suitable for all artistic children who like to attract everyone’s attention. The holiday can be arranged in the style of street dances, hip-hop battles, American country dance parties.

Animators will help you add event-themed elements to the children’s clothing, such as caps or cowboy hats. And if you use face painting, not only a lot of fun is provided, but also funny photos. The host can tell the children interesting facts about dancing and, of course, arrange many competitions: team entertainment, competition for the best movement, and so on. As in a sporting event, an awards ceremony can be held at the end with the accompaniment of a professional photographer.

Party table with pizza and burgers, vegetables, chicken nuggets, milkshakes, ice cream – a tasty and satisfying menu for young dancers.

Knowledge is power: educational activities for children

Fans of intellectual games will appreciate the educational activities. This is not only fun entertainment, but also an opportunity to get to know the world around you better, hear interesting facts from history, geography, physics, chemistry and mechanics, and participate in scientific experiments.

For the smartest and smartest – quizzes, riddles, intellectual contests and safe experiments. Of course, the winners are solemnly awarded with diplomas, certificates and sweet prizes. In order for children to learn something new in practice, you can arrange a master class, for example, soap making or clay modeling. The children will be able to take the finished crafts with them as a keepsake of the fun holiday, where they learned so many interesting things.

Nuances of organizing children’s events and holidays

These and other activities for children can be easily organized if you have experience in planning holidays.

If it is not there, you should focus on the list of what must be provided.

• Choosing the right place that has everything you need for your chosen themed event for children. For example, a sports theme may suggest the presence of a trampoline or rollerdrome. Keep in mind that in most cases you will have to pay rent.
• Animation. It is better to entrust children’s entertainment to a professional who knows how to keep their attention and select games that are best suited for children of the appropriate age.
• Catering , i.e. catering. You will need to buy or order food in advance and make sure that it is fresh and, if necessary, hot by the time it is served.

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It is important not only to create a menu, but also to organize a place where children will eat. It is necessary to take care of sufficiently large tables and comfortable chairs, because for kids you can’t arrange a buffet table – they need good nutrition. So, it is important to place them comfortably and give them the opportunity to eat slowly.

Fortunately, it is not always necessary to arrange everything yourself. Many agencies and entertainment centers offer the organization of a turnkey celebration: it already includes the services of organizers and animators, a festive table and everything else.

Organizing events for children is not an easy task. But if you know all the subtleties, then you can easily arrange a birthday or graduation party for your child, which he will remember with pleasure for many years to come. In companies involved in children’s holidays, you will be offered ready-made options, in which you will no longer need to add anything.

“Safe” children’s entertainment. – Zabaikalsky TsSM

Game rooms have become popular children’s establishments, which are located both in large shopping centers and separately. For a fixed fee, the child will be happy to stay in such an institution, and his mother will be able to do her favorite shopping without worries.

Also, a children’s playground is an attribute of almost every modern yard.

It is important to know what are the requirements for a children’s playroom and what to do if a child is injured in it.

There are many factors that affect the safety of a child while on the playground. Starting from the banal reliability of certain structural elements, ending with how the individual components of the site were stored, what kind of coating was used.

In order to prevent harm to the life and health of children, to exclude the causes of child injuries in the territories of children’s playgrounds, the EAEU Technical Regulation 042/2017 “On the safety of equipment for children’s playgrounds” came into force on November 17, 2018 (hereinafter TR EAEU 042 /2017), which establishes mandatory requirements for the safety of equipment and (or) coating for children’s playgrounds, and related processes of design, production, installation, operation, storage, transportation and disposal. From 12/01/2021, according to the Decision of the EEC Board, it is prohibited to manufacture and put into circulation products that do not meet the mandatory requirements and without documents on conformity assessment with the requirements of TR EAEU 042/2017. Circulation of products manufactured and put into circulation before 12/01/2021 is allowed during the designated service life of such products, established by operational documents. Safety requirements TR EAEU 042/2017 applies to shock-absorbing coating, equipment for children’s playgrounds, put into circulation for the first time in the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union and placed both outdoors and indoors (slides, swings, rocking chairs, carousels, cable cars , as well as children’s towns, including stairs, sandboxes, houses, labyrinths.0007

Operation of equipment that does not meet safety requirements leads to a threat of harm to the life and health of children!

At the end of the designated service life, the operation of the equipment must be discontinued, regardless of the technical condition of the equipment.

The operator (legal or natural person, including an individual entrepreneur) operating the equipment and (or) coatings and ensuring their compliance with the requirements of TR EAEU 042/2017 from the moment the children’s playground was put into operation) must monitor the condition of the playground and regularly carry out its inspection with the execution of relevant documents.

Equipment and (or) coating that meets the requirements of TR EAEU 042/2017 and has passed the conformity assessment procedure are marked with a single mark of product circulation on the Union market.

Equipment and (or) coating for children’s playgrounds produced and put into operation before the entry into force of TR EAEU 042/2017 must comply with the mandatory requirements of state standards.

It is important for parents to understand which organization to file a complaint with if a child is or may have been injured.

• The District Administration and the Management Company are responsible for checking violations of safety rules;
• Specialists of the Department of Rospotrebnadzor control children’s playgrounds only in children’s organized institutions that provide paid services;
• And if necessary, for example, if the child has already been injured, an application can be submitted to the prosecutor’s office.

Owners of shopping centers, heads of HOAs should definitely pay attention to this regulation, because ensuring the safety of children visiting their playgrounds is their main priority.

Growth & Development: 6 to 12 Years (School Age)

As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, you can expect many changes from their physical appearances to their favorite activities. Children between 6 and 12 years old will begin valuing friendships and become more involved in activities like sports and/or painting.

Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a child is developing as expected. There’s a wide range of what’s considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Children who were born prematurely reach milestones later. Always talk with your doctor about your child’s progress.

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What can my 6- to 12-year-old child do at this age?

As your child continues to grow, you will notice new and exciting abilities that your child develops. While children may progress at different rates and have diverse interests, the following are some of the common milestones children may reach in this age group:

6- to 7-year-olds:

• Enjoy many activities and stays busy
• Like to paint and draw
• Practice skills in order to become better
• Jump rope
• Ride bikes
• Can tie shoelaces
• Can do simple math like adding and subtracting

8- to 9-year-olds can:

• Jump, skip and chase
• Dress and groom self completely
• Use tools (i. e., hammer, screwdriver)

10- to 12-year-olds may:

• Like to write, draw and paint

What does my 6- to 12-year-old child understand?

As children enter school-age, their abilities and understanding of concepts and the world around them continue to grow. While children may progress at different rates, the following are some of the common milestones children may reach in this age group:

6- to 7-year-olds:

• Understand concept of numbers
• Know daytime and nighttime
• Can differentiate right and left hands
• Can copy complex shapes, such as a diamond
• Can tell time
• Can understand commands with three separate instructions
• Can explain objects and their use
• Can repeat three numbers backwards
• Can read age-appropriate books and/or materials

8- to 9-year-olds:

• Can count backwards
• Know the date
• Read more and enjoy reading
• Understand fractions
• Understand concept of space
• Draw and paint
• Can name months and days of week, in order
• Enjoys collecting objects

10- to 12-year-olds:

• Write stories
• Like to write letters
• Read well
• Enjoy talking on the phone or texting

Wellness and Fitness Milestones

Kids at this age need physical activity to build strength, coordination, and confidence — and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. They’re also gaining more control over how active they are. Kids who enjoy sports and exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. Staying fit can improve how kids develop in school, build self-esteem, as well as prevent obesity, and decrease the risk of serious illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease later in life.

What is “normal” physical growth for a 6- to 12-year-old child?

For 6- to 12-year-olds, there continues to be a wide range of “normal” regarding height, weight and shape. Kids tend to get taller at a steady pace, growing about 2-2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) each year. When it comes to weight, kids gain about 4–7 lbs. (2–3 kg) per year until puberty starts.

This is also a time when kids start to have feelings about how they look and how they’re growing. Some girls may worry about being “too big,” especially those who are developing early. Boys tend to be sensitive about being too short.

Try to help your child understand that the important thing is not to “look” a certain way, but rather to be healthy. Kids can’t change the genes that will determine how tall they will be or when puberty starts. But they can make the most of their potential by developing healthy eating habits and being physically active.

Your doctor will take measurements at regular checkups, then plot your child’s results on a standard growth chart to follow over time and compare with other kids the same age and gender.

How can I help my child grow?

Normal growth — supported by good nutrition, enough sleep, and regular exercise — is one of the best overall indicators of a child’s good health. Your child’s growth pattern is largely determined by genetics.

Pushing kids to eat extra food or get higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients will not increase their height and may lead to weight problems. Accepting kids as they are helps them build self-acceptance. Good mental health is important for healthy development, strong relationships and resilience.

How active should my 6- to 12-year-old be?

School-age kids should have many chances to do a variety of activities, sports, and games that fit their personality, ability, age, and interests. Through physical activities, kids learn about sportsmanship, setting goals, meeting challenges, teamwork, and the value of practice.

Physical activity guidelines for school-age kids recommend that they get at least 1 hour of moderate to strong physical activity daily. In addition:

• Most of the physical activity should be aerobic, where kids use large muscles and continue for a period of time.
• Examples of aerobic activity are running, swimming, and dancing.
• School-age kids usually have brief bouts of moderate to strong physical activity alternating with light activity or rest throughout the day. Any moderate to strong activity counts toward the 60-minute goal.
• Muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week.
• Children naturally build strong muscles and bones when they run, jump and play. Formal weight programs aren’t needed. However, they are safe when properly designed and supervised.

Should my child participate in sports?

Keep in mind your child’s age and developmental level, natural abilities, and interests. Kids 6 to 8 years old are sharpening basic physical skills like jumping, throwing, kicking, and catching. Some enjoy doing this in organized sports teams, but non-competitive leagues are best for younger kids. Kids 9 to 12 years old are refining, improving and coordinating skills. Some become even more committed to a sport while others drop out as competition heats up and level of play improves. Regardless of the age or activity, it is important that you show your support by coaching your child’s team or cheering from the stands on game days.

It’s okay if a child isn’t interested in traditional sports, but it’s important to find alternative ways to be active. Brainstorm with your kids on activities that feel right for them. Encourage a child who doesn’t like soccer, basketball, or other team sports to explore other active options, like karate, fencing, golf, bicycling, skateboarding, and tennis. Most kids won’t mind the physical activity as long as they are having fun.

Fitness at Home

Many parents and kids think of organized sports when they think of fitness. Though there are many advantages to signing a child up for a sports team, practice and games once or twice a week will not be enough to reach activity goals. Also, parents shouldn’t rely on physical education in schools alone to provide children with enough physical activity.

Here are some ways to keep your child moving at home:

• Make physical activity part of the daily routine. From household chores to an after-dinner walk, keep your family active every day.
• Allow enough time for free play. Kids can burn more calories and have more fun when left to their own devices. Playing tag, riding bikes around the neighborhood, and building snowmen are fun and healthy.
• Keep a variety of games and sports equipment on hand. It doesn’t have to be expensive — an assortment of balls, hula-hoops, and jump ropes can keep kids busy for hours.
• Be active together. It’ll get you moving, and kids love to play with their parents.
• Limit time spent in sedentary activities such as watching TV, using electronic devices, being online and playing video games.

If you run out of possibilities at home, take advantage of local playgrounds and athletic fields. Make family fitness outings part of your regular routine. Let family members choose an activity — go hiking, ice skating, or try out the rock-climbing gym. Anything goes, as long as everyone can participate. And remember: You’ll help show your kids that exercise is important by regularly exercising yourself.

Preventing Sports-Related Injury

Kids who participate in sports are at risk for injuries, so be sure your child wears the proper protective equipment, such as shin-guards and cleats in soccer, or a helmet and protective pads when rollerblading or skateboarding. Kids who specialize in one sport are also at risk of overuse injuries, including stress fractures and joint injuries. If a child is in pain, it is best to rest and let the injury heal before returning to play.

A child with a chronic health condition or disability should not be excluded from these fitness activities in fear of getting a sports-related injury. Some activities may need to be changed or adapted, and some may be too risky depending on the condition. The best thing to do is to talk to your doctor about which activities are safe for your child.

If your child complains of pain during or after physical activity, talk with your doctor.

How long should my 6- to 12-year-old sleep?

School-age kids need 9-12 hours of sleep at night. Bedtime problems can start at this age for a variety of reasons. Homework, sports, after-school activities, screen time, and hectic family schedules all can contribute to kids not getting the sleep they need. Sleep-deprived kids can become hyper or irritable and may have a hard time paying attention in school.

It’s still important to have a consistent bedtime, especially on school nights. Leave enough technology-free time before bed to allow your child to unwind before lights-out. Consider switching off the electronics at least an hour before bed. Avoiding keeping a TV in their bedroom.

Check out our Healthy Sleep Guide for Children for more info.

Puberty

Puberty — or sexual development — is a time of dramatic change for both boys and girls. The age at which the physical changes of puberty normally begin varies widely.

For both sexes, these hormone-driven changes are accompanied by growth spurts that transform children into physically mature teens as their bodies develop. They may also experience side effects from these hormones like acne and mood changes.

Puberty in Girls

Breast development, usually the first noticeable sign of puberty in girls, may begin anytime between ages 8 and 13. Events in girls as they go through puberty:

• Breasts begin to develop, and hips become rounded.
• The increase in the rate of growth in height begins.
• Pubic hair begins to appear, usually 6–12 months after the start of breast development. About 15% of girls will develop pubic hair before breast development starts.
• The uterus and vagina, as well as labia and clitoris, increase in size.
• Pubic hair is well established, and breasts grow further. Each breast can grow at different rates, may not be the same sizes.
• The rate of growth in height reaches its peak by about 2 years after puberty began. The average age is 12 years.
• Menstruation begins about 2 years after breast start to develop and almost always after the peak growth rate in height has been reached. The average age is 12.5 years.
• Once girls get their periods, they usually grow about 1 or 2 more inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters), reaching their final adult height by about age 14 or 15 years. Girls can experience this at a younger or older age depending on when puberty began.

Puberty in Boys

Most boys show the first physical changes of puberty between ages 10 and 16 and tend to grow most quickly between ages 12 and 15. The growth spurt of boys is, on average, about 2 years later than that of girls. By age 16, most boys have stopped growing, but their muscles will continue to develop.

Other features of puberty in boys include:

• The penis and testicles increase in size. Testicles can grow at different rates, may not be the same sizes.
• Pubic hair appears, followed by underarm and facial hair.
• The voice deepens and may sometimes crack or break.
• The Adam’s apple, or larynx cartilage, gets bigger.
• Testicles begin to produce sperm.

Communication Milestones

How does my 6- to 12-year-old child interact with others?

A very important part of growing up is the ability to interact and socialize with others. During the school-age years, parents will see a transition in their child as he or she moves from playing alone to having multiple friends and social groups. While friendships become more important, the child is still fond of his or her parents and likes being part of a family. While every child is unique and will develop different personalities, the following are some of the common behavioral traits that may be present in your child:

6- to 7-year-olds:

• Cooperate and share
• Can get jealous of others and siblings
• Like to copy adults
• Like to play alone, but friends are becoming important
• Play with friends of the same gender
• May have occasional temper tantrums
• May be modest about body
• Like to play board games

8- to 9-year-olds:

• Like competition and games
• Start to mix friends and play with children of different gender
• May be modest about body
• Enjoy clubs and groups, such as Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts
• May become curious about relationships, but does not admit it

10- to 12-year-olds:

• Will value friendship; may have a best friend
• May develop romantic interests
• Like and respect parents
• Enjoy talking to others

How can I help increase my 6- to 12-year-old child’s social ability?

Consider the following as ways to foster your school-aged child’s social abilities:

• Set and provide appropriate limits, guidelines and expectations and consistently enforce using appropriate consequences.
• Model appropriate behavior.
• Offer compliments for your child being cooperative and for any personal achievements.
• Help your child choose activities that are appropriate for your child’s abilities.
• Encourage your child to talk with you and be open with his or her feelings.
• Encourage your child to read and read with your child.
• Encourage your child to get involved with hobbies and other activities.
• Encourage physical activity.
• Encourage self-discipline; expect your child to follow rules that are set.
• Teach your child to respect and listen to authority figures.
• Teach your child to be aware of consequences of their behavior and empathy for others.
• Encourage your child to talk about peer pressure and help set guidelines to deal with peer pressure.
• Spend uninterrupted time together – giving full attention to your child. A strong, loving relationship can have a direct positive influence on your child’s mental health.
• Encourage time outside.
• Limit television, video game and computer time.

Reviewed by Dr. Lydia Villa, Clinica CHOC Para Niños, CHOC Primary Care – May 2021

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School-age child development describes the expected physical, emotional, and mental abilities of children ages 6 to 12.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

School-age children most often have smooth and strong motor skills. However, their coordination (especially eye-hand), endurance, balance, and physical abilities vary.

Fine motor skills may also vary widely. These skills can affect a child’s ability to write neatly, dress appropriately, and perform certain chores, such as making beds or doing dishes.

There will be big differences in height, weight, and build among children of this age range. It is important to remember that genetic background, as well as nutrition and exercise, may affect a child’s growth.

A sense of body image begins developing around age 6. Sedentary habits in school-age children are linked to a risk for obesity and heart disease in adults. Children in this age group should get 1 hour of physical activity per day.

There can also be a big difference in the age at which children begin to develop secondary sexual characteristics. For girls, secondary sex characteristics include:

• Breast development
• Underarm and pubic hair growth

For boys, they include:

• Growth of underarm, chest, and pubic hair
• Growth of testicles and penis

SCHOOL

By age 5, most children are ready to start learning in a school setting. The first few years focus on learning the fundamentals.

In third grade, the focus becomes more complex. Reading becomes more about the content than identifying letters and words.

An ability to pay attention is important for success both at school and at home. A 6-year-old should be able to focus on a task for at least 15 minutes. By age 9, a child should be able to focus attention for about an hour.

It is important for the child to learn how to deal with failure or frustration without losing self-esteem. There are many causes of school failure, including:

• Learning disabilities, such a reading disability
• Stressors, such as bullying
• Mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression

If you suspect any of these in your child, talk to your child’s teacher or health care provider.

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Early school-age children should be able to use simple, but complete, sentences that contain an average of 5 to 7 words. As the child goes through the elementary school years, grammar and pronunciation become normal. Children use more complex sentences as they grow.

Language delays may be due to hearing or intelligence problems. In addition, children who are unable to express themselves well may be more likely to have aggressive behavior or temper tantrums.

A 6-year-old child normally can follow a series of 3 commands in a row. By age 10, most children can follow 5 commands in a row. Children who have a problem in this area may try to cover it up with backtalk or clowning around. They will rarely ask for help because they are afraid of being teased.

BEHAVIOR

Frequent physical complaints (such as sore throats, tummy aches, or arm or leg pain) may simply be due to a child’s increased body awareness. Although there is often no physical evidence for such complaints, the complaints should be investigated to rule out possible health conditions. This will also assure the child that the parent is concerned about their well-being.

Peer acceptance becomes more important during the school-age years. Children may take part in certain behaviors to be part of “the group. ” Talking about these behaviors with your child will allow the child to feel accepted in the group, without crossing the boundaries of the family’s behavior standards.

Friendships at this age tend to be mainly with members of the same sex. In fact, younger school-age children often talk about members of the opposite sex as being “strange” or “awful.” Children become less negative about the opposite sex as they get closer to adolescence.

Lying, cheating, and stealing are all examples of behaviors that school-age children may “try on” as they learn how to negotiate the expectations and rules placed on them by family, friends, school, and society. Parents should deal with these behaviors in private with their child (so that the child’s friends don’t tease them). Parents should show forgiveness, and punish in a way that is related to the behavior.

It is important for the child to learn how to deal with failure or frustration without losing self-esteem.

SAFETY

Safety is important for school-age children.

• School-age children are highly active. They need physical activity and peer approval, and want to try more daring and adventurous behaviors.
• Children should be taught to play sports in appropriate, safe, supervised areas, with proper equipment and rules. Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and other types of recreational sports equipment should fit the child. They should be used only while following traffic and pedestrian rules, and while using safety equipment such as knee, elbow, and wrist pads or braces, and helmets. Sports equipment should not be used at night or in extreme weather conditions.
• Swimming and water safety lessons may help prevent drowning.
• Safety instruction regarding matches, lighters, barbecues, stoves, and open fires can prevent major burns.
• Wearing seat belts is the most important way to prevent major injury or death from a motor vehicle accident.

PARENTING TIPS

• If your child’s physical development appears to be outside the norm, talk to your provider.
• If language skills appear to be lagging, request a speech and language evaluation.
• Keep close communication with teachers, other school employees, and parents of your child’s friends so you are aware of possible problems.
• Encourage children to express themselves openly and talk about concerns without fear of punishment.
• While encouraging children to participate in a variety of social and physical experiences, be careful not to over-schedule free time. Free play or simple, quiet time is important so the child does not always feel pushed to perform.
• Children today are exposed, through the media and their peers, to many issues dealing with violence, sexuality, and substance abuse. Discuss these issues openly with your children to share concerns or correct misconceptions. You may need to set limits to ensure children will be exposed to certain issues only when they are ready.
• Encourage children to participate in constructive activities such as sports, clubs, arts, music, and scouts. Being inactive at this age increases the risk for lifetime obesity. However, it is important not to over-schedule your child. Try to find a balance between family time, school work, free play, and structured activities.
• School-age children should participate in family chores, such as setting the table and cleaning up.
• Limit screen time (television and other media) to 2 hours a day.

Well child – ages 6 to 12

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Age characteristics of primary school children

Age characteristics of children 7 – 8 years old

Physical

1. Children of this age are very mobile, energetic . The child grows very quickly, but its growth is uneven. Since the heart does not grow in proportion to his body, he cannot bear long periods of strenuous activity.
2. The child can concentrate for 15 minutes. But his voluntary attention is not stable: if something interesting appears, then his attention switches. Actively reacts to everything new, bright.
3. He likes to listen to the speech of an adult, but it must be taken into account that the threshold of audibility and hearing acuity have not yet reached their maximum values ​​(this will happen in adolescence).

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Necessary periods of rest, quiet games, drawing, manual labor.
2. The most important thing is not a verbal explanation, but a demonstration: a vivid picture or slide, an action. It is much more memorable.
3. It is important to watch your speech: “do not swallow the endings”, clearly pronounce all sounds, be accurate in emotional coloring, and most importantly, remember that the pace of speech is accessible and understandable.

INTELLIGENT

1. The child lives mostly in the present. He has a limited understanding of time, space, and numbers.
2. A child can understand our words literally. Difficulty understanding abstract words and concepts.
3. Likes to ask questions: “Why?”, “Is it true?”
4. The child remembers facts, information, verses well. A great age for learning by heart. Remembers words more easily than thoughts.
5. Especially well remembers what is motivated by something, meaningful.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Bring the language closer to the spoken language. Avoid words with double meanings, prefer simple words. Explain the meaning of difficult words. Avoid long, confusing sentences.
2. Be well prepared. Provide answers to questions either through personal research or by helping the child find the answer on their own with leading questions.

EMOTIONAL

1. The rating system begins to develop, but emotions often overshadow the objectivity of the assessment. The authority of an adult is still so great that often one’s own assessment is obscured by the assessment of an adult.
2. Can reasonably assess and anticipate adult’s intended response. He knows perfectly well when and with whom what can be allowed.
3. The child needs love and care.
4. Tries to help her mother with housework and teachers.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Help your child to correctly evaluate himself, his qualities, his abilities, successes and failures. Show not so much his failures and difficulties (the child sees and feels this himself), but help the child see his possibilities, albeit not yet realized: create conditions in which he can believe in himself, in his strength.
2. Be consistent in your demands. The child must know what is expected of him – after all, as a rule, he really likes to be “good.”
3. Don’t hide your love. Splash it generously with children, hug them: hands are a conductor of heat.
4. Try to have everyone have their little responsibilities. Let the children know that you need their help.

SOCIAL

1. Children of this age are friendly. They enjoy being together and participating in group activities and games. This gives each child a sense of self-confidence, as their personal failures and lack of skills are not so visible in the general background. I like to do crafts, but more often the child works better at the beginning than at the end of this work. Boys like energetic games more, but they can also play with toys with girls.

2. The child is proud of his family, wants to be with his family.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Try to find a place for each child in play or work. To reveal his strengths and imperceptible were weaknesses and inability. Finish making crafts in the same lesson.
2. Plan family activities together.

Age characteristics of children 9-10 years old

PHYSICAL

1. A child of this age is very active. Likes adventure, exercise, games.

2. May neglect his appearance.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Use walks, trips, camps to teach spiritual truths.
2. Teach the child personal hygiene, care for their clothes, room, accustom to punctuality.

INTELLIGENT

1. Likes to explore everything that is unfamiliar.
2. Understands the laws of succession and consequences. Has a good historical and chronological sense of time, space, distance.
3. He thinks well and his understanding of the abstract is growing.
4. I like making collections. Collects anything. For him, the main thing is not quality, but quantity.
5. “Golden age of memory”.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Learning through research. Ask your “why?”
2. Go beyond superficial facts, tell the biblical story with events and names.
3. Ask questions that the child can find answers to on their own.

EMOTIONAL

1. Expresses his feelings strongly. First he speaks and then he thinks.
2. Expresses his emotions freely. Emotionally quickly involved in disputes.
3. A sense of humor begins to develop. Wants to tell funny stories.
4. Hidden fears. He would like to look fearless.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Learn self-control: when to be serious and calm, and when to be cheerful.
2. Teach tolerance and self-control. Consider all the facts before making a decision. Learn to respect the rights and feelings of others.
3. Teach yourself to laugh at yourself, not to say those jokes that will offend other people.

SOCIAL

1. The child begins to be independent. Adapts to society outside the family circle. Looking for a group of peers of the same gender, tk. for girls, boys are “too noisy and rowdy”, and for boys, girls are “too stupid”.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Teach friendliness. Encourage your child not to take the “I am holy to you” attitude.

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General psychological characteristics of children of primary school age

The boundaries of primary school age, coinciding with the period of study in primary school, are currently established from 6-10 years old.

The beginning of schooling leads to a radical change in the social situation of the child’s development. He becomes a “public ” subject and now has socially significant duties, the fulfillment of which receives public assessment. During primary school age, a new type of relationship with the surrounding people begins to take shape. The unconditional authority of an adult is gradually lost, and by the end of primary school age, peers begin to acquire more and more importance for the child, the role of the children’s community is growing .

Educational activity becomes the leading activity in primary school age. It determines the most important changes taking place in the development of the psyche of children at this age stage. Within the framework of educational activity, psychological neoplasms are formed that characterize the most significant achievements in the development of younger students and are the foundation that ensures development at the next age stage. Gradually motivation for learning activities is so strong in the first class, is starting to decline. This is due to a drop in interest in learning and the fact that the child already has a won social position, he has nothing to achieve.

In order to prevent this from happening in educational activities, it is necessary to give a new personally significant motivation. The leading role of educational activity in the process of child development does not exclude the fact that the younger student is actively involved in other types of activities, in the course of which his new achievements are improved and consolidated.

At primary school age, memory, like all other mental processes, undergoes significant changes. Age features of memory at this age develop under the influence of learning. The role and specific gravity of verbal-logical, semantic memorization is increasing, and the ability to consciously manage one’s memory and regulate its manifestations is developing. In connection with the age-related relative predominance of the activity of the first signaling system, younger schoolchildren have more than developed visual-figurative memory than verbal-logical. They remember better, faster and more firmly in memory concrete information, events, persons, objects, facts than definitions, descriptions, explanations. Younger students are prone to rote memorization without realizing the semantic connections within the memorized material. By the age of 9-10, children become able to retain attention for a sufficiently long time and carry out an arbitrarily set program of actions. Their essence is that the child’s memory gradually acquires the features of arbitrariness, becoming consciously regulated and mediated. The younger school age is sensitive for the formation of higher forms of voluntary memorization, therefore, purposeful developmental work on mastering mnemonic activity is the most effective during this period. V.D. Shadrikov and L.V. Cheremoshkin identified 13 mnemonic techniques, or ways of organizing memorized material: grouping, highlighting strong points, drawing up a plan, classification, structuring, schematization, establishing analogies, mnemonic techniques, recoding, completing the construction of memorized material, serial organization of association, repetition.

The difficulty of identifying the main essential is clearly manifested in one of the main types of educational activity of a schoolchild – in retelling the text. A brief retelling is given to children much more difficult than a detailed one. To tell briefly means to highlight the main thing, to separate it from the details, and this is precisely what children do not know how to do. The noted features of the mental activity of children are the reasons for the failure of a certain part of the students.

The inability to overcome the resulting difficulties in learning sometimes leads to the rejection of active mental work. Students begin to use various inadequate techniques and ways of performing educational tasks, which psychologists call “workarounds”, including rote memorization of material without understanding it. Children reproduce the text almost by heart, verbatim, but at the same time they cannot answer questions on the text. Another workaround is to run the new job in the same way that some job was run before. In addition, students with deficiencies in the thought process use a hint when answering verbally, try to copy from their comrades, etc.

Another important neoplasm — voluntary behavior appears at this age. The child becomes independent, he chooses how to act in certain situations. This type of behavior is based on moral motives that are formed at this age. The child absorbs moral values, tries to follow certain rules and laws (recommendation: read and analyze the characters and their actions with the child). Often this is due to selfish motives, and the desire to be approved by an adult or strengthen their personal position in a peer group. That is, their behavior is somehow connected with the main motive that dominates at this age – motivated to achieve success . Sometimes there is another kind of this motive – the motive of avoiding failure.

Such new formations as planning the results of action and reflection are closely related to the formation of voluntary behavior in younger schoolchildren. The child is able to evaluate his act in terms of its results and thereby change his behavior, plan it accordingly. A semantic and orienting basis appears in actions, this is closely connected with the differentiation of inner and outer life. The child is able to overcome his desires in himself if the result of their implementation does not meet certain standards or does not lead to the goal.

An important aspect of a child’s inner life becomes his semantic orientation in his actions . This is due to the child’s feelings about the fear of changing relationships with others. He is afraid of losing his significance in their eyes. The child begins to actively think about his actions, to hide his experiences. Externally, the child is not the same as internally. It is these changes in the child’s personality that often lead to outbursts of emotions on adults, desires to do what one wants, to whims. “The negative content of this age is manifested primarily in the violation of mental balance, in the instability of the will, mood, etc.”

The development of the personality of a junior schoolchild depends on school performance, the assessment of the child by adults. A child at this age is very susceptible to external influence . In order for the development of the child’s personality to be most productive, the attention and assessment of an adult is important. “The emotional and evaluative attitude of an adult to the actions of a child determines the development of his moral feelings, an individual responsible attitude to the rules that he gets acquainted with in life.” It is at this age that the child experiences his uniqueness, he realizes himself as a person, strives for perfection. This is reflected in all spheres of a child’s life, including relationships with peers. Children find new group forms of activity, classes. At first, they try to behave as is customary in this group, obeying the laws and rules. Then the desire for leadership begins, for excellence among peers. At this age, friendships are more intense, but less durable. Children learn the ability to make friends and find a common language with different children. “Although it is assumed that the ability to form close friendships is to some extent determined by the emotional bonds established in the child during the first five years of his life.

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Description: We R Kids is a Child Care Center in Goose Creek SC, with a maximum capacity of 142 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

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• License Number:
  15524
• Capacity:
  142
• Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program:
  No
• Current License Issue Date:
  Sep 25, 2018
• District Office:
  South Carolina Dept. of Social Services – Division of Child Care Services
• District Office Phone:
  (843) 953-9780 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
• Licensor:
  Black, Marva

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More and more in today’s world both parents have employment and need suitable day care centers for their children. These early stages in a child’s life are very important to their growth and development. Choosing a good child day care center is vital, one where the adult won’t just plunk your children down in front of a soap opera all day and feed them Top Ramen. You should look for day care centers that provide learning programs and playtime for your child, along with a safe and healthy environment. 

There are many different types of day care centers, ranging from basic nurseries to preschools that will provide more of a learning environment for your children. Some day care centers specialize in a specific age range, while others are more open. When you’re contemplating placing your child in a specific day care center, you should visit each one with your child. In this way, you can see how your child reacts to the other children who are there and to the caregiver. You want your child to be happy and comfortable.

While some day care centers provide a greater variety of activities than others, any good day care center is going to encourage positive interaction among all of the children. They will also have rules that promote good behavior, learning, manners, and child development. You certainly don’t want to have to worry that your child is going to develop bad habits from day care.

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While you don’t need to go overboard in choosing suitable day care centers, you should approach the subject seriously and with thought. Your child is going to be spending a good-sized portion of his or her life in day cares and you want to make sure it is going to be a positive experience. Family is the most important thing in the world and you should make sure that your children are your first priority.
When you are considering a day care center, you should look at where it is located and how much it costs. There’s not much sense in putting your son or daughter in daycare so that you can work full time and spending most of what you earn on the day care center’s tuitions and your travel expenses. If that’s the case, you might as well stay home with your child. However, if you do truly need the money, there are usually plenty of day care services available and it shouldn’t be too difficult to find one close by that is reasonably priced. 

Different Kinds of Child day Care Centers

While child day care centers are common, there is such a huge demand for this service that there are now quite a variety of options available other than basic day care. These include the following:

• Home child care or family childcare
• Child care services
• Preschool
• Nursery

Home child care tends to be the most popular option because it is generally more affordable and a smaller environment. While some day care centers are quite large and can provide better early childhood education, it is also more difficult for each child to receive personal attention. Day care centers that are based out of someone’s home are usually more personal and your child can receive more care and nurturing. Most parents want their children to be receiving love and affection, the care that they themselves would give them. They don’t want a day care business that is merely going to make sure that their child is still alive and adequately healthy.

Home child care providers are also more adaptable, generally speaking. This means that if your child likes a certain song sung to them before they take their nap each day, the home care provider is more likely to be willing to do that than someone in a larger day care facility. Most adult home child care providers are parents themselves, making them better able to understand and love your child.

Other Things to Think About

One of the first steps you should take after picking out a family day care center that you think will be suitable for your child is do a little investigating. This can involve talking to the parents of the other children that use the child day care center to see what they think about it. You should also always check to make sure the child care service you are considering is legally licensed to operate in your state. Licensing officials check criminal records and ensure that the child care provider has emergency response training and a safe and healthy environment for the children.
As mentioned earlier, it is a good idea to visit the child day care center that you are considering. You should do this at least a couple of times, and try to go at different times of the day so that you can get a better idea of what kind of schedule they have. This will help you to see how your own child would fit in.
If you are having difficulties finding the appropriate child care environment for your son or daughter, there are some other options. Some people get family and friends to help out, while others hire a nanny. Adult nannies are a good option because they ensure that your child receives personal attention and quality child care. However, this also means that your child will not receive as much social interaction since he or she won’t have other children to play with like in a family day care center.

No matter what option you decide to go with, make sure that you know who you are leaving your child with.  Meet them, get to know them, and let your child do the same. Do some research on the internet to make sure that no one has had negative experiences with the day care center you are considering. Check to make sure that they are legally licensed. Once you have done all of this, you can feel more confident and secure in knowing that you have chosen the right day care center for your child.

Switching Day Care Centers

Choosing Another Child Care Provider

So you want to switch day care providers for your kids but you don’t know where to start or what to choose among the plethora of options out there in this world. It is fittingly one of the most important decisions of a young parent’s journey due to the fact that a child’s first formative years up until the age of six is critical. It is important for parents to not just consider the monetary impact of these choices but also the emotional, intellectual, and social future impacts the choice of a day care provider will have on their kids in the long term future. So let’s discuss some general tips to consider for the parent and the child to consider when one is looking to switch day care providers within a short time frame.

First, you must consider the cost of attending some of the more prestigious and rigorous day care provider centers in your area. In some areas, let’s face the reality that the more money per month per child spent; the better the facilities and the educational value experience offered for your child. Things such as using smart boards and I Pad’s to enhance the learning experience is a very real possibility in these places. However, if a parent is budget conscious they can still afford this experience but it would mean cutting back on all or most non-necessity spending. This would include curbing your eating out habits as well as any leisure entertainment or travel activity and place that money instead into your child’s future day care home. If an expensive day care sees that you are making an effort to keep up with the payments; then they will be more willing to work with you and not let your child leave that place. For a child going to this environment, they need to consider whether or not they will fit into this environment, things like playtime, feeding time, and individual care of the staff- is it received well by the child? These will make the difference between choosing these ones or a cheaper alternative. Cheaper is not all bad if the quality and availability of care is there for your child in the first place.

Secondly, you need to consider your travel times and distance of day care relative to your work and other important places like the hospital, grocery store, bank, and places that you frequent on a daily basis. Is it near enough that you can get to your child should he/she become ill or need special attention so that the day care center can contact you and arrange a meeting with you the same day if needed.

Furthermore, you need to consider the overall cleanliness and friendliness of the day care center provider. Do not underestimate a clean environment for your kid to play and learn in with other kids. Your kid will enjoy making new friends in a clean and safe environment. Plus you as a parent will enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that your child will not be being home any unwanted germs and diseases into your house. Parents must also consider if there is a dispute over payment and care; how does the management and staff deal with such requests? If there is a lackadaisical approach to your core issues; then that is a bad prelude of things to come concerning your child’s care. Your child will probably feel like he/she is being neglected or not fed on time and will start to complain to you ever so slightly that something is not right. When they do, do not hesitate to take them out of that day care center and find another one immediately.

In a recessionary economy, it is okay and permissible for both parents and kids to demand the best care for their dollar. Make your day care dollar stretch by reading all of the material and brochures and visiting every day center on your list until you find that perfect fit for your child. It’s out there; it is just waiting on you to find it!

Child Care Options for Low Income Families

One of the most frustrating aspects of being a working citizen is not having the ability to afford childcare. The majority of day care facilities charge as much as $300 per week for each child. That amount is difficult for middle-class citizens to pay. Low-income families cannot fathom paying such an expense. Luckily, the government and the various states have developed programs that help low-income families get the childcare they deserve. The following is some information on those programs:

Extended Day Program

The extended day program can assist low-income working parents during the regular school year. Many school districts offer this program. The school keeps children before and after school hours for a small monthly fee. A parent can drop a child off as early as 7:00 a.m. and pick the child up as late as 6:00 p.m. This program is excellent for low-income workers with daytime weekday jobs. The cost is approximately $150 per month for before and after school. The weekly rate is approximately $37.50, which is extremely competitive.

The attendants participate in various activities with the children before and after school. They help the children with their homework so that the parents have less stress when they come home from work. They give the children a full breakfast in the morning program and a snack in the evening program. Parents can opt to pay for the morning program only, the evening program only, or both programs. The evening program is the more expensive of the two because it lasts so many hours after the school releases the children. The evening program is $100 while the morning program is $52.

The Child Care Assistance Program

CCAP is a special program that provides childcare assistance to certain low-income families. People who are collecting TANF are automatically eligible to receive this assistance. Teenage parents who are working on obtaining their educations are also eligible for CCAP. Those who are not collecting TANF can still qualify if they are pursuing education that will improve their work skills and job opportunities. Parents can apply for CCAP assistance with the Department of Children & Family Services. The financial guidelines for qualification are along the lines of a $3,000 per month income threshold for a four-person family. The applicant must have proof of income, social security cards, birth certificates, and immunization records for all children. Application processing can take up to 30 days.

Head Start

Head start is a program for children between the ages of three and five. The program provides childcare services and medical services to the children who qualify. It is funded by the Administration of Children’s Services. The Head Start program covers childcare from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teachers work with the children to fine-tune their social and developmental skills. Those who are interested in the program may apply online. Applicants go on a waitlist until there is an available slot in the program. It is best for an interested person to complete an application as quickly as possible since the wait may be extended.

Child Care Voucher Program

The Child Care Voucher Program is in effect in many states throughout the United States. It provides a subsidy of up to 95 percent of childcare cost to low-income families. Subsidy recipients will choose an eligible provider from the list of licensed providers. They may also select a relative or an in-home provider. The Child Care Voucher Program covers the childcare from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. This is known as the traditional childcare period. However, the program also covers non-traditional times for parents who work odd shifts. It covers nights, weekends, and evenings.

A wide variety of options is available for low-income childcare. Many stay-at-home moms also run small day care businesses in which they discount their services. There is a way to make working and taking care of your children affordable.

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Old songs in a new way

Songs-alterations about educators, pupils, kindergarten graduates on the melodies of popular songs

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Goodbye, kindergarten!

Doors open for us on a long journey.
Let’s get a lot of knowledge slowly…

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Goodbye, kindergarten!

In the morning it’s like going to work
We go to our kindergarten…

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Congratulations to the kids for graduates

We want to congratulate you,
You are going to the first class…



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Goodbye, kindergarten!

“Goodbye, kindergarten, goodbye” –
Together we will say goodbye to you …

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Goodbye, kindergarten!

Goodbye, Kindergarten! —
All the guys say…

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First grade soon

We love dolls, we love books
We girls and boys…

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Summer rain

Summer rain, summer rain, you charged for a reason,
After all, today I part with kindergarten forever. ..

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We are no longer puppies! We are no longer puppies!
We are already big – like this!..

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Kindergarten (polka)

We have a lot of friends here,
We have a lot of ideas here…

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We draw music

Caring nannies cook compotes for us,
And our teachers teach us to read and write…

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We live together in the kindergarten

We live together in the garden,
Here we dance and sing…

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Miracles in a dream

We lie on folding beds
And look at the ceiling…

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Our teacher

Who comes to the kindergarten early and in the heat and in the cold?
Who will smile like a mother and always help us?..

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Educators
We call her mother second
And we spend the whole day with her. ..

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We love children

Every day before the sun I get up
And I hasten to my native kindergarten…

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We adore you, kids!

I know many wonderful professions,
But there is none more noble than mine…

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Our teachers

Our teachers are the best in the world.
Our teachers are like children themselves…

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You are our first teacher! (about the teacher)

You are our first teacher, you are like our parent,
Friend and teacher, educator, educator…

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Kindergarten – magical land

We grew up in warmth and affection,
Like flowers in spring…

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Farewell polka

It always happens, it happens, it happens
To those who say goodbye and leave kindergarten.