Dora's Backpack Game

What you'll need:  
  • Small slips of paper (optional)
  • Hat or bowl (optional)
  • Blindfold
  1. Choose small toys and other items with different textures and shapes--such as plastic animals, action figures, and soft stuffed toys--and put them in the backpack.
  2. Put the blindfold on the child (or have her close her eyes) and let her reach into the backpack, pull out an item, and try to guess what it is.
  3. Turn this activity into a party game by having guests choose numbers out of a hat and taking turns reaching into the backpack. If the child cannot guess what the item is, offer suggestions. Each child gets to keep the item she chooses as a prize.

Buzz-Bomb Balloon

What you'll need:
  • 1 balloon per player, not inflated
  1. Arrange children in a circle. All players inflate their balloon.
  2. When the adult helper says "1,2,3,GO!" the players release their balloons in the direction of the target. If you are having a theme party, use a picture from the theme as the target center.
  3. Score 5 points for the closest balloon and 15 points for a direct hit. This game works well with teams - each team gets their own colored balloons: red, blue, green etc. Or you do not need to keep score at all and just have fun playing the game several times.
  4. Give the player who comes the closest a small toy or party favor as the prize.

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