If you're planning to throw an Easter party for the kids, prepare some fun games to keep them entertained along with the usual chocolate and sugar treats provided at Easter. There are several Easter-themed games to play at a kids' Easter party and this article has put together some really fun games that you might really like.
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Step 1. Plan an Easter party and add games when you have a good idea for the overall party event
Games for parties are usually one of the last things to decide after you've worked out the timings, meals, guests, and so on. For children's Easter parties, it would be a good idea to mix up the game with Easter egg hunts, serving food in the sitting area, and also some downtime.
If you can find a good performer who is willing to dress up as the Easter bunny, you can also ask this person to do some tricks or face painting to stall the party, or to take care of the kids who don't want to participate in the game
Step 2. Read the game in the following section before selecting it
When choosing a game, keep the following considerations in mind:
- Will this game be age appropriate for the children present?
- Will this game match the available time?
- Will this game provide an opportunity for all participants to be involved in it?
- Will this game fit into the overall theme of the party?
Method 1 of 9: Guessing the Number of Eggs
This is a fun numbers game.
Step 1. Collect the required objects
All you need is a glass jar or basket, a handful or more of small or various sizes of chocolate eggs or colored hard-boiled eggs, a piece of paper, a pencil and an Easter basket.
Step 2. Distribute a piece of paper and a pencil to each participant
Step 3. Ask them to write down their names and guess how many chocolates are in the jar
Step 4. Announce the winner
The person who comes closest to or gives the correct count wins the jar!
Method 2 of 9: Guess Who Am I?
The game is very funny and your guests will have a great time playing guess as part of the party. This game is directed at slightly older children, around the age of 7 and up.
Step 1. Collect the required objects
All you need are some nice, small stuffed toys. If possible, it's best to get something related to Easter traditions, such as bunnies, chicks, and so on.
Step 2. When guests arrive at the door, place a small stuffed animal on their back “without” the guest seeing the animal
Be sure to use a safety pin and make sure it is secure. Ask the child to stand still while this is done!
Step 3. During the party, guests should ask each other about the identity of their animal
The question must be answered yes or no.
For example, they could ask “Do I eat carrots?” "Am I making a quaking sound?" etc
Step 4. Near the end of the program, ask each child what animal they think they have
Those who guess correctly get prizes, maybe even get an animal tied to them. Allow the children to keep guessing until they get it right (you may need to end the game early for those who guess quickly and don't want the doll hanging off their back).
Method 3 of 9: Play Swap
This game takes up a fair amount of space, and can be a bit noisy but is a lot of fun! (Just in case, have plaster ready if needed!)
Step 1. Arrange some chairs in a circle
Prepare seats minus one from the number of guests. Have all guests sit on chairs except for one person. Once everyone is seated, you can start the game!
Step 2. Start by saying something like “I'm thankful for those with brown eyes
Everyone then stood up and ran for different seats. Not with the right seat next to them. After everyone had finished, the person still standing continued with other comments such as “I am grateful for those who have dogs.” If you want to relate it to Easter, tell the children to say their gratitude about Easter, such as “I am grateful for the Easter egg”, or “I am grateful that the Lord Jesus is risen”, and so on.
Step 3. Continue playing until there is enough for everyone
This continues until everyone is tired of the game but remember – it's addicting, so it will last for a while!
Be aware that this game can be played in a competitive manner: when everyone is running for a seat, remove one seat. The person who doesn't get a seat gets out, and the one who survives to the end wins the prize. This method can be somewhat injury-prone, as someone will sprint without a doubt into the chair you remove
Method 4 of 9: Easter Egg Hunt
No Easter party is complete without Easter egg hunting games. Your guests will enjoy the thrill of searching for eggs and the satisfaction of finding them in the classic Easter egg hunt.
Step 1. Place candy, Easter eggs, or other treats in plastic eggs
For hunting in the garden or yard if it's not wet, watery, muddy or snowy, then you can forgo the plastic cover and put the treats out, in their own packaging
Step 2. Hide candy or Easter eggs around your yard, garden or house
Make sure you know how much you're hiding, and make sure you have enough for each guest.
Step 3. Take your guests out for an egg hunt
Put a limit on how much they can have for each person, so no one can't. Once you've made sure all the eggs or other treats have been collected, give the kids permission to play with or eat their gifts!
Method 5 of 9: Have an Egg and Spoon Race
If you're lucky enough to have a nice yard and weather, why not take your guests out in the open?
Step 1. Collect the required objects
You will need an egg (raw or hard-boiled but hard-boiled eggs are best) and one spoon for each person participating in the race. You may even want to use colored Easter eggs as something special for Easter.
Step 2. Have the contestants line up next to each other on the starting line
It is best to hold this race on grass or other soft surface, to give the eggs a chance to fall!
Step 3. Make the final line visible and clear
It's no fun dropping eggs, thinking you've won, only to realize that the real finish line is still a few centimeters away.
Step 4. Give a signal to start the race
Everyone then started racing towards the finish line. Each contestant must keep their egg balanced on their spoon, without guarding it with the other hand. If the egg falls, but does not break, the contestant may pick it up again and continue the race.
Step 5. Announce the winner
The first contestant to reach the finish line is the winner. Also prepare prizes for the second and third winners.
Method 6 of 9: Playing Rabbit Eggs
In this game, you have to put an egg on top of the Easter bunny.
Step 1. Draw the shape of the Easter bunny
Draw a rough sketch of a fairly large rabbit on a piece of cloth or paper, it can look like a regular Easter bunny. Draw a rabbit standing on its hind legs in a posture like carrying an egg.
Step 2. Spread the sheet of cloth or paper on the wall and fix it firmly
Step 3. Cut eggs from different colored fabrics to represent Easter eggs
The egg should be as big as the gap between the rabbit's hands. Attach a pin to each egg of this fabric.
Step 4. Close the eyes of the player who took the turn and give each player an egg
Each egg should be taped to a sheet of cloth and right in the hands of the Easter bunny, if possible. As long as the player has a turn, no matter how straight the journey from where they started, the Easter bunny will be surrounded by eggs, until a player sticks the egg in the Easter bunny's hand. The player who is closest to his hand, or right in his place, wins the prize.
Method 7 of 9: Decorate Poached Eggs or Easter Biscuits
Set up a decoration area that is far enough away from the more active games. This way the children can sit quietly and decorate an egg or Easter biscuit. It is a fun and relaxing activity among other games.
Step 1. Prepare a few dozen hard-boiled eggs and/or plain Easter themed biscuits such as eggs, chicken, and rabbit
Step 2. Prepare the area to decorate
Place egg dye in containers for dyeing and other decorating items. Read the article How to Color Easter Eggs for detailed decorating methods and styles. For the biscuits, choose different colors of icing dough (in tubes) and all the edible decorations such as sprinkles, nonpareils (hundreds and thousands), candies, colored sugar, and other sweet items to decorate.
Prepare a place to wash dirty hands
Step 3. Let the children eat or take home the eggs or biscuits they have decorated
Method 8 of 9: Egg Hunt with Golden Ticket
Step 1. Buy a few sheets of gold foil and some chocolate bunnies of the right size
You will also need to prepare enough plastic eggs and candy for the filling.
Step 2. Make at least three or four golden tickets
Or make as many gift bunnies as you have to share.
Step 3. Fill the plastic eggs with candy
Pour the chocolate or candy into the plastic egg. Occasionally insert a golden ticket into one of the eggs.
Step 4. Go outside and hide the candy filled eggs in the yard or in the house
Step 5. Have an egg hunt with a golden ticket
Explain to all participants that whoever finds the golden ticket will win a chocolate bunny (or chocolate, depending on your preparation.)
Have the children check the eggs while keeping the tickets
Step 6. Ask all participants to keep the eggs they find
Thus, everyone gets something for his efforts.
Method 9 of 9: Making Crafts and Treats
Step 1. Choose crafts that are age-appropriate and related to Easter
For example, activities such as decorating eggs, making baskets, or activity sheets.
Step 2. Prepare materials for crafts
Step 3. Explain how to make these crafts
Let each child do a craft on their own.
Step 4. While they're doing their craft, pop the Easter biscuits, chocolate cake, or cupcakes (and so on) in the oven
Step 5. Watch the children occasionally to see if they need help
You can give them candy and treats to keep them busy.
Step 6. After they are done with their work, bring the cake to them
Tips
- You can also carve an Easter bunny and give the kids carrots to toss them into the bunny's mouth. Give them 3 or 4 carrots and see if they can fit them into the "rabbit's mouth" hole.
- Prepare smaller prizes for other people on each game. It's no fun being the only one who doesn't win, and everyone around is eating candy while you don't have any!
- For the bunny egg game, you can use Velcro dots if you're using a Velcro-adhesive cloth.
- Rabbit ears on a headband make a great gift; the more you share, the more the merrier.
- When sending out invitations, encourage the kids to wear Easter-themed costumes to make the party even more festive.
Warning
- There may be children who are invited who are allergic to eggs and dairy products. Make sure you get a list of allergies from their parents to avoid an emergency.
- Children and sugar are an easy mix. Ask parents to monitor their children's consumption or ask children to "slow down". Also provide lots of healthy snacks, such as carrot sticks, celery strips, various kinds of sauces, and so on.
