🎂 A Birthday Party at Home, A to Z · Lesson 4 of 7
Games and activities
Games by age, plus one main activity.
Ages 3–5
| Freeze dance | Dance, stop when the music stops |
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| Duck, duck, goose | Classic circle game |
| Bubbles | Simple and magical |
| Pass the parcel | Unwrap a layer when the music stops — a small prize in every layer |
Ages 6–8
| Musical chairs | Or the kind version where nobody is out |
|---|---|
| Treasure hunt | Clues around the house or yard |
| Relay races | Egg-and-spoon, sack race |
| Piñata | Take turns, youngest first |
Ages 9–12
| Scavenger hunt | Teams with a list or riddles |
|---|---|
| Minute to Win It | Silly one-minute challenges |
| Charades or Pictionary | In teams |
| DIY station | Make slime, tie-dye, decorate cupcakes |
One main activity
Choose one highlight that fits the theme: a scavenger hunt for pirates, a science show for scientists, a backyard obstacle course for athletes. Prepare it fully the day before.
Tip
💡 Have more games ready than you need, and drop any game that isn’t working after 5 minutes.
✏️ Practice: your turn
- Pick 3 games that fit the guests’ ages
- Choose and prepare the main activity
- Make a scavenger hunt with the scavenger hunt maker
- Get small prizes ready
🧠 Quick quiz
Answer all 4 questions correctly to mark this lesson as done.
0 of 4 correct
All lessons in A Birthday Party at Home, A to Z
- 🗓️ 1. Planning: when, how many and whatDate, guest count, theme and budget
- 💌 2. Invitations and RSVPsA nice invitation and an easy way to RSVP
- ⏰ 3. The party scheduleWelcome, games, cake and goodbye
- 🎈 4. Games and activitiesGames by age, plus one main activity
- 🍰 5. Food and cakeWhat to serve, how much, and a homemade cake that looks amazing
- 🎊 6. Helpers, decorations and goody bagsA shared to-do list, decorations on a budget and goody bags
- 💐 7. After the partyThank-yous, photos, and notes for next time