[dancingmama]

dd will be 4 and we are planning a little party at a park nearby. i'm trying to think of some games (non-competitive and age-appropriate) or activities that would help make the gathering special for her. i am soooo bad at this.... any ideas???

thanks!!!

 

[Thalia the Muse]

At the parties we've attended for this age group, they never seem to want to focus long enough to play the games. Maybe just a few activities they can take or leave? Those giant bubble wands are always a big hit, bring along a lot of balls of different sizes, sidewalk chalk -- stuff like that.

 

[MrsCorell]

My ds is going to be 4 in October. I'm having his party at a local park, as well. We're getting a pinata and filling it with little toys like bouncy balls, little things of play-dough,etc. instead of candy. We're also doing a scavenger hunt with a list of 5 easy to find things.

 

[wildmonkeys]

Freeze dance (if you can bring a little tape player)
Duck Duck Goose
Individuals races where each kid gets to run through a banner
A group treasure hunt where each child is given a map
Bring coloring pages and crayons or rocks to paint

BJ
Barney & Ben

 

[4evermom]

I'm having a pinata for my ds' 5th birthday next week but I am a little leary of the smashing and grabbing aspects. I'm thinking of converting the pinata to the kind that everyone pulls strings together to open. I'm also thinking of putting the goodies in individual bags so the kids can look for the bag with their name when it opens. I might add some loose stuff like large beads and small craft pom poms for the kids that want to hunt around more. I have a bunch of small toy items, mostly party favor type things, that I've picked up at Target and dollar stores. Other than that, it will just be free play.

Since your dd's party will be at a park, I agree that bubble wands are a great idea. You can make ones out of cheap plastic fly swatters by cutting out some of the swatting end to make bigger holes. You can use deep lids to rubbermaid type containers to hold the bubble solution.