Each participant in turn receives a card with a certain phrase, which will need to be depicted so that the others can guess what exactly the participant showed. Thus, the participant shows, the rest guess, then change to a new participant until everyone tries themselves in the role of an actor. Example phrases that cards may contain:
- poor student at the board;
- a crying child who wants to eat;
- angry dog;
- Santa Claus brought gifts;
- dance of little ducklings;
- the street is slippery, and so on.
What is he like, this Santa Claus?
Elimination game. All participants stand in a circle. And, starting with any one (which will be considered the first after), the guys say one word of praise for Santa Claus. So, what is he like, our Santa Claus? Kind, magical, cheerful, beautiful, wise, sincere, generous, strong, good, bearded, mysterious, unusual and so on. Let the children show their imagination and tell everyone how they see the good wizard. And whoever doesn’t name is out. And the few guys who stay in the game until the end will receive the title of winner and prizes.
And New Year is not New Year
Children sit or stand in a circle. Santa Claus or the presenter announces that now is the time to remember all the necessary things and objects that are elements of the holiday. In a circle, each participant takes turns naming one object. For example, a clock, a TV, a Christmas tree, a garland, Santa Claus, snow, a gift, and so on. A participant who cannot name the object is eliminated. The one who has the last word wins.
Savvy answer
The presenter asks questions that relate to New Year's heroes and school subjects at the same time, and the children answer and the smarter and more interesting the answer, the better. For example: how is the Snowman related to geometry? (it consists of balls). How is Santa Claus related to geography? (he flies all over the world and delivers gifts to children at every point, so he must know geography to a solid 5). How is the Snow Maiden connected to the Russian language? (she signs birthday cards for children and must do it correctly). The more interesting the participant answers such questions, the greater his chances of becoming a winner.
Secret for Santa Claus
The guys are divided into teams of about 10 people. Each team stands in a row, one after the other. The first participants receive a sheet - a letter, the information of which must be conveyed to Santa Claus, for example, on December 31 in the evening, hares and squirrels, deer and wolves, children and adults are waiting for you at the Christmas tree! At the “start” command, the first participants convey the information as they memorized to the second participant’s ear, trying to do it quickly and quietly so that the opponents do not hear, and so on in the chain. The team that is faster than the rest and, most importantly, correctly conveys the information to Santa Claus (that is, the last participant must say the original text of the letter) will win.
Happy New Year
The guys are divided into teams of 11 people, each participant is given a felt-tip pen or marker. For each team, easels with whatman paper are located at the same distance. Each participant must jump in a bag, like a wolf in the cartoon “Well, Wait a minute!” to the easel and write one letter at a time so that at the end you get the phrase “Happy New Year.” So, at the command “start”, the first participants jump in a bag to the easel and write the letter “C”, then jump back and pass the baton to the second participants, the second write the letter “N”, the third - “O” and so on. The team that finishes the relay faster and writes “Happy New Year” will win.
When it's cold outside
The guys are divided into teams of 5 people. Each participant must wear mittens. Each team receives identical puzzle sets (preferably with a New Year's theme) with a small number of parts. At the command “start”, the teams begin to put together the puzzle using mittens. The team that completes it faster will win and receive a prize.
Cap
Children stand in a circle and, to the music, they begin to pass the New Year's cap around in a circle. When the music stops, the participant who still has the cap in his hands puts it on his head and completes the task of Santa Claus. Usually, children prepare poems or songs for Grandfather in advance, so there are no overlaps here.
Remove all the needles from the tree
Two blindfolded participants stand in a circle of fans. 10 clothespins are attached to each participant's clothing. At the leader’s command, the guys must help each other get rid of the clothespins as quickly as possible. Everyone takes part in turn, with clothespins attached to different places each time.
New Year on one leg
All children stand at the Christmas tree and, at the command of the leader, take the “stand on one leg” pose. A funny New Year's song comes on and the guys start jumping - dancing on one leg without changing it. Whoever gives up is out, and whoever holds out until the end of the song wins.
Any celebration is, first of all, fun. What creates the mood for a holiday? Of course, entertainment! Including in the form of various games and competitions.
We offer you New Year's games for children, which can be spent both at home and in kindergarten or at school near the Christmas tree. Among the whole variety of games and competitions, you will certainly find exactly what suits you and will make the New Year unforgettable.
Game “Name the Gift”
Place a lot of toys and figurines in a spacious bag. The child must eyes closed pull out an object and guess what it really is. If the baby correctly recognizes the figure, then the gift goes to him.
Game "Owl on the hunt"
An “owl” is selected from the team of players to be the leader. The rest of the guys must portray wild or domestic animals: a cow, a bear, a hedgehog, a frog, a rhinoceros, a dog, a hippopotamus. After the presenter’s command “Day!” all the animals are jumping and having fun. After the word “Night!” no one moves, because the owl begins the night hunt for animals. The one who changes his position, blurts out or laughs loses. This animal becomes the prey of a bird of prey.
Racing game "Fish"
The leader forms two equal teams. Each group is given a fishing rod with a small hook on a line. A hoop is placed in front of each team, playing the role of a pond. There are paper fish in the pond. Their number is equal to the number of participants in the game. From each team, accompanied by musical accompaniment, one person goes to the pond to pull out his goldfish. The first move is given to the captains, then to the rest of the participants in turn. The team that is the first to catch fish in its own pond is considered the winner.
Game "New Year's round dance"
One of the most common and favorite children's New Year's games. Children stand around the Christmas tree, holding hands together. A cheerful children's song is played, for example, “A Christmas tree was born in the forest,” “The little Christmas tree is cold in winter.” The guys, singing along, move around the tree in one direction, then the direction changes.
"Bring the snowball"
At the same time, two participants must run to the Christmas tree. The difficulty is that everyone has a spoon with an artificial snowball in their hand. At a signal, they scatter in different directions in the direction of the tree. Whoever turned out to be the most dexterous and did not lose his snowball along the way won.
Game "Bouncing Bag"
Two children take part in the race at the same time. They stand in an empty bag and begin to jump into races. The top of the bag is supported by hands. The first person to come running receives a legitimate prize from the presenter.
Game “We are funny kittens”
The guys dance in pairs to an incendiary composition. The presenter suddenly says the phrase: “We are funny kittens.” Immediately all the couples break up, and each individually depicts a dancing kitten. New Year's riddles are well suited for this game. The winners will be rewarded with sweet prizes.
Game "Build a Castle"
Several players participate at the same time. The guys study the drawn diagram of the castle. Everyone is given a certain amount plastic cups. Blindfolded, children reproduce the castle from memory. The fastest one wins the competition.
Game "Football with tangerines"
The kids are divided into two groups. Tangerines are placed on a large table. Children must use two fingers to score a goal against the opponent's goal.
Marksman
Select a suitable target. This can be a bucket or basket. The guys must use paper balls (snowballs) to hit the target and earn their team a certain number of points and defeat their opponents.
winter wind
To play, prepare a ball rolled out of paper or a wad of medical cotton wool. Place it in the middle of the table. The goal of the game is for players to try to blow it to the floor as quickly as possible.
Decorate the Christmas tree
Divide the children into two teams. Place a box of Christmas tree decorations next to each team. It is advisable that they are not made of breakable glass. Otherwise, in the chaos they will quickly break. Each team of players is provided with two Christmas trees. Players on each team must run from the start to the Christmas tree and hang the toy taken from the box. The game continues until the decorations run out. Whoever among the teams decorates their tree the fastest wins.
Cap
The guys stand in a circle and pass each other a New Year's cap. All this time there is music playing. As soon as the sounds subside, we see who has the headdress in their hands. Whoever gets caught tells Santa Claus a poem about winter or sings a song.
Build a snowman
First of all, you will need plasticine. The idea is that two people sit next to each other and jointly build a snowman. The task is difficult because everyone uses one hand. One person works with his right hand, the other with his left. Together they should get a New Year's snowman. It's especially fun if there are adults in pairs. The game truly connects and develops fine motor skills.
Cinderella's slipper
The guys take off their shoes and put them in a common pile. Everyone is blindfolded with thick cloth so that no one can peep. The shoes are mixed, then the presenter gives the signal to look for your things. A child with his eyes closed should be the first to find his shoes by touch. In the end, everyone will end up with someone else's shoes. The game is quite funny and active.
Cinderella
For the participants, slides of cereals, legumes and nuts are prepared and mixed. Players must remember the fairy tale “Cinderella” and, like it, but with their eyes closed, separate the ingredients.
Game "Train Engine" with dance elements
Both adults and children can take part in the game. Everyone stands behind each other, placing their hands on the waist of the person in front. Having lined up, the locomotive sets off to the accompaniment of lively music.
Competition "Help Grandfather"
Children are divided into two teams. Their task is to help Santa Claus pack gifts. One person runs a relay race with a bag and puts toys and candies out of it, and runs back. The second participant runs along the same route and collects everything back into the bag.
Game with Santa Claus “Pass the felt boots”
Children stand in a circle. They are given a felt boot, which they pass to a friend to the music. Santa Claus must catch up with his felt boots. You must pass the felt boots quickly, otherwise you may lose. Of course, Santa Claus will give in at first, but it’s better not to yawn.
Collect snowflakes
Tinsel stretches the entire length of the room. Paper snowflakes are attached to it. To make it easier for children, do not try to glue the paper to the tinsel too tightly. They choose two people and blindfold them with a scarf. While the music is playing, the guys must have time to collect all the snowflakes.
Snowballs
White snowballs roll out of paper. For convenience, children are divided into two equal teams. This game can be played in several ways. For example, pour the lumps onto the floor and ask the children to collect them in baskets while playing music. Or another option. Place a basket on the wall and hold a snow basketball competition. Whose team throws the most snowballs is considered the winner of the competition.
Competition "Smeshinka"
Very fun game for little children. Children sit in a circle, and the leader gives each person a new name. For example, a snowman, an icicle, a Christmas tree, a gift, Santa Claus. Then he asks everyone in turn simple questions: “Where do you live?”, “What did you get for your birthday?”, “What is your name?” best friend?", "Which your favorite dish?". But the trick is that you need to answer the questions with your new names. The same answer is given to every question. It turns out to be a pun, but no one should laugh. Those who disobey leave the circle. The most serious person wins the competition.
Box with a secret
You will need several empty boxes of different sizes. Place the prize in the smallest one. Then place it in another box, and so on several times. Children sit in a circle and pass the box to each other, opening one of them. The winner is the one in whose hands the last one ends up - with the coveted prize.
New Year's auction
Children take turns listing everything that relates to the New Year: balls, gifts, Christmas tree, garlands, snowman, snow, candies, icicles, tangerines. Whoever could not come up with the right word is eliminated from the game.
Snowman portrait
To play the game you will need a large sheet of paper. This team game. Children with their eyes closed must draw a snowman. Each person draws a separate part: head, nose, buttons, hands, etc. Then the children are untied and see what the young artists have achieved. Instead of a snowman, you can draw a Christmas tree or the Snow Maiden.
Wrap the gift
2-3 children are invited to participate. The assignment requires them to wrap a gift. But instead of holiday packaging they are given toilet paper. So the guys compete to see who can wrap the surprise more beautifully. The task is not easy, but quite interesting.
Guess the item
The guys put warm gloves on their hands and put their hands in Santa Claus's bag. With their eyes closed, they need to guess by touch which toy they got in the bag. If they guess right, they take the prize for themselves; if not, they put it back into the bag, and the game continues.
Game "Alphabet greetings"
Children should wish their friends a Happy New Year, but for a reason. The presenter names any letter of the alphabet he likes. And the child must come up with a text for this letter. For example, the letter Z: “Health to you and your loved ones in the new year, happiness, success and a sea of smiles.” To be tricky, the presenter pronounces the letters not in alphabetical order, but out of order. It will be much more fun and spontaneous. Interesting situations occur when the presenter names letters such as Y, ь, Ъ, И.
Training your memory
Children carefully study what hangs on the tree, then turn away. Now they need to remember every detail and voice what they saw. The one who names the most toys wins.
Chef competition
Children are divided into three teams. In a minute, the first team must come up with festive dishes for the New Year starting with the letter “N”, the second team must come up with treats for the Snow Maiden starting with the letter “C”, and the third participants must pamper Santa Claus and come up with treats with the letter “D”. Whoever names the most dishes wins the culinary competition.
Grabbed - won
All kinds of toys are laid out on the floor: balls, dolls, trains, teddy bears. Participants dance around a pile of objects. Then, when the music ends and the presenter says: “Stop!”, each child must have time to grab two toys. Whoever gets one is eliminated from the game.
Glue the nose
Santa Claus is drawn on whatman paper full height, but at the same time they do not finish drawing the nose. Children are invited to fashion it out of plasticine themselves. With their eyes closed, they have to glue the nose into the right place. It turns out funny and fun.
Snowflake
Each child is given a ball of cotton wool. He must make a snowflake out of it by stretching the material beyond the edges. The snowflake must be made very thin so that it can fly up. After preparations, they launch it into the air and try to keep it suspended with their breath. The most dexterous one wins.
Musical hat
Pieces of paper with New Year's words are placed in a deep hat: Christmas tree, snowflake, Santa Claus. The guys take turns pulling them out and singing songs with the indicated words. Children can also recite poems on the specified topic.
Elusive felt boots
Near the Christmas tree there are large felt boots. Two children run around a tree from different directions. Whoever puts on his felt boots first wins.
Cabbage
Form two equal teams. Players are given bunny ears. Cabbages are placed near the Christmas tree. It can be made from regular green paper. A player from each team runs to the Christmas tree and removes one leaf from the cabbage, passing the baton to the next one.
Hat
Children pass the hat around in a circle and put it on their neighbor’s head. The game is played to cheerful music. When the music stops, they look to see who is still wearing the hat at that moment. This child recites a poem or sings a song about winter.
Carousel
Chairs are placed around the Christmas tree. But there must be one less than the number of players. Children walk around the Christmas tree, and when the music ends, they try to take the nearest chair. Of course, someone does not have time to find a place and drops out of the game. The most dexterous one receives a prize from Santa Claus.
Winter mysteries
Children sit in a circle, and Santa Claus takes turns showing cards with New Year's motifs depicted: a candle, an Advent wreath, a sleigh, a Christmas tree. The guys must name what is shown and how it can be used.
Another version of this competition is that Santa Claus asks each child in turn riddles for winter and winter. New Year theme. For each correct answer, the player is awarded a chip (coin, card). The one who collected the most trophies will receive the main prize from grandpa.
Portray Santa Claus
It might seem like a simple task, but it has its own difficulties. Two teams take whatman paper each and try to draw a New Year's character without hands. According to the rules, markers can only be held in the mouth.
Blind the winter
A newspaper is spread out in front of the players. It needs to be crumpled up at the command of the leader. One condition - you don’t need to sculpt a big lump, it should fit in the palm of your hand.
Race in felt boots
Two teams are given large boots of Santa Claus. You need to safely run to the tree, run around it and come back. The boots are given to a friend and he repeats the run of the previous player.
Give a round of applause to winter
The presenter pronounces a set of words, and the children must recognize definitions related to winter and the New Year. When they hear the right word, they clap their hands together. A number of words can be like this: vase, snowflake, shop, stick, icicle, snowdrift, chair, monkey, Santa Claus, whale, Snow Maiden, car, Christmas tree, leaves.
New Year is approaching
The New Year will not come if the guys don’t help him. They need to name as many New Year's words as possible. They take turns naming everything that comes to mind: snowflake, bell, garland, tinsel, star, chimes, snowball, gift, ball. Whoever has the last word wins.
Free the tree from needles
Two participants play. Ten clothespins are attached to their clothes, each. When the music starts, they must help each other take them off. The fastest one receives a sweet prize from Father Frost and Snow Maiden.
Puzzle in mittens
Divide the children into two teams. Each participant puts on mittens and tries with his comrades to assemble a puzzle with winter landscapes. It is advisable that there are not too many details.
Nimble Throw
The Snow Maiden holds in her hands a hoop decorated with bright tinsel. The team stands a few meters away from him and throws small paper snowballs at him. At the end, the snowballs are counted. Where there are more snowballs, that team is considered the winner.
Santa Claus's Assistant
Form two equal teams. Place a basket near the tree. It will need to be filled out New Year's gifts. Prepare in advance ordinary boxes covered with colored wrapping. The first player is given mittens and a beard. The child puts them on himself and runs with the gift to the basket, throws it into it and returns to the start. Passes the false beard and mittens to the next participant. And this is what the whole team does until the last player.
Build a snowman
The presenter must cut out the components of the snowman in advance. Body, nose, eyes, buttons, bucket, broom. All this is laid out in a chaotic order on the floor. Two teams compete against each other for a time. The guys must figure out how to correctly place the details in the composition, and also have time to accurately complete their work in the allotted time.
Ice cream
Father Frost and Snow Maiden dance and feel warm. The host advises them to cool off with ice cream. Everyone is divided into two teams. Opposite each one stand Father Frost and the Snow Maiden and hold paper horns in their hands. The guys must run to them and put ice cream - snowballs - into the cones. This is the only way they will save fairy-tale characters from the heat.
What types of Christmas trees are there?
The presenter says the phrase: “We dressed up our beauty, we did our best. What kind of Christmas trees are there in the forest?” The guys should remember the adjectives that describe the New Year's tree: fluffy, tall, New Year's.
Prizes and gifts
What are games and competitions without prizes? Let's figure out what is the best gift to give your child for winning the competition.
There is a universal and familiar reward option - sweets. However, you shouldn’t dwell on it, especially since on New Year’s holidays children already get a lot of sweets, which is not very healthy. Here are a few more gift options that Santa Claus can give to the winners of competitions and games:
- small toys. Depending on the age of the children, these can be small puzzles, cars, dolls, books, soft toys (including in the form of a symbol of the next year), mosaics, construction sets in small boxes;
- souvenirs - calendars, pens, cups. Such souvenirs can be ordered in an individual design with a general photo of the group or class;
- New Year's attributes - Christmas tree toys, snowflakes, figurines of Santa Claus, snowman;
- lottery tickets. Just not the ones sold in special stores, but those made specifically for the occasion. These could be just pieces of paper with numbers, according to which prizes will be drawn at the end of the holiday;
- wish. Comic wishes that can be fulfilled right at the holiday. For example: the child who won the competition makes a wish for the second child to sing New Year's song or recited a poem. Or a wish for Grandfather Frost to light the lights on the tree or dance;
- target. For example, rescuing the Snow Maiden from the hands Snow Queen or call the Snowman or somehow help out some holiday hero.
We hope this article helps you in planning a fun holiday! Happy New Year!
Good afternoon, dear readers!
As the New Year approaches, a fun time of games, entertainment, songs, dances and gifts begins for children.
However, for adults, and especially cultural workers, this is another test of strength, because you need to prepare a script for the matinee, rehearse, find costumes and, most importantly, figure out how to entertain the kids near the New Year tree.
So that the kids don’t get bored at the matinee, we present New Year’s games for children near the Christmas tree. I hope that the selection will be useful to you.
Traditional options
Many of us remember the New Year's matinees of Soviet times. The competitions and entertainment at them were quite monotonous.
True, some of them have already become a real tradition, and modern children also look forward to the usual songs, round dances around the Christmas tree and games with Santa Claus. The most popular of them still remain:
- Round dances to the songs “Little Christmas Tree” and “A Christmas Tree Was Born in the Forest.”
- “I’ll freeze”: it is usually carried out by Santa Claus. He runs past the guys who put their hands forward. When Santa Claus approaches, you need to hide your hands. The one whose hands Grandfather touches is eliminated and stands in a circle. The “frozen” will have to recite a rhyme or sing a song. This competition, like the next one, is held to music.
- "Mitten." Santa Claus passes a mitten to the children in a circle. It is important to quickly pass it to the next participant without dropping it. If someone’s mitten falls, that participant drops out and stands in a circle, and the mitten “travels” further.
- Christmas tree, light up! This remark always accompanies the end of the New Year's party. The children unanimously call Santa Claus. When he arrives, everyone shouts together: “Christmas tree, light up!” The tree is lit only for the third time, after which the final song of Santa Claus sounds and gifts are distributed.
These entertainments create a kind of “backbone” of the holiday, without which the New Year is simply unthinkable for children. The organizers and creators of the matinee script can “string” any variants of competitions onto it.
Indoors
If the matinee is held indoors kindergarten, schools, you can use the following selection of competitions:
Low and high Christmas trees
The game can be played with musical accompaniment. The guys stand in a circle, Santa Claus or another hero is located in the center. At the command “high trees”, participants raise their hands up, “low trees” - lower them down.
Whoever does it wrong or is late goes into the circle. After the game ends, the children in the circle are asked to recite a poem, sing or dance. Small prizes must be prepared in advance for the speakers.
Snowballs
Snow balls are made from crumpled sheets of white paper. The competition can be held among two teams. He may have various options. For example, you can scatter lumps on the floor and ask teams to collect snowballs into baskets while music is playing.
The team whose basket contains the most snowballs wins. Another option is snow basketball. The guys stand in a column. Each participant is given a lump, which they need to get into a basket standing at a distance. The team that throws the most snowballs into the basket wins. The winners are given mini-prizes.
Guess what's in the bag
Various things are placed in Santa Claus's bag. Children must feel by touch which gift is in the bag.
Pass the orange
The competition can be held in teams or in a circle. The task is to pass the orange to the next participants without using your hands. The further the orange goes while the music is playing, the better.
Fishermen
Christmas tree toys with pre-made loops are placed in a large box. The children are given fishing rods with hooks. The goal is to pick up as many as possible Christmas decorations.
Such funny competitions and games will not let your children get bored and will make the New Year truly festive!
Outdoors
If you started a matinee on the street, you will have to change the scenario a little and include other games and entertainment in it:
Make a snowball
Several willing participants are selected. At the command of the presenter, music plays, and during this time the children must roll a snowball. Whoever gets the most wins.
Towns
One team builds a fortification out of snow. The other one must conquer him. Snowballs are used, with which the participants try to break through the fortification.
King of the Hill
A snow hill is being built. One of the participants stands on top, and the others try to pull him down from there. Whoever succeeds in this becomes the “king” and the game starts all over again.
Marksman
Targets are placed. The task is to hit the target with snowballs.
Similar entertainment can be carried out with children after the traditional matinee. They will amuse the children and prolong the New Year's fun.
So we found out what games you can play with your kids near the Christmas tree for the New Year. Both children and adults can play, this will only make it more fun.
Happy holidays!
Ekaterina Chesnakova was with you with games, nursery rhymes and firecrackers.
Here it is - the long-awaited one New Year. Almost everything is ready for the holiday, we just have to wait a little and we will smoothly move into the new year. But, while there is still time, let's play funny and interesting games for children for the New Year. You can play different games near the Christmas tree and do it as a team or one at a time. Our new games are played with Santa Claus, with a host and adults. Watch and play have fun!
The game is frosty, frosty!
Yes, when it’s frosty outside, you don’t want to leave the house. But what if you still have to go? Then along the way you need to warm up, such as rubbing your hands, jumping and even doing exercises! And our first game is exactly about this – about a frosty day.
All children stand in one line. The presenter says the weather:
- minus ten
- minus twenty
- minus thirty
- minus forty
When the presenter says minus ten, the children simply rub their hands together.
If the presenter said minus twenty, then the children shift from foot to foot.
When it’s minus thirty, the children are already burping.
And if everything is minus forty, then we hide in the house!
The presenter's task is to name different temperatures in any order in order to confuse the children. Whoever makes a mistake freezes and does not play further. And those who performed all the movements correctly and did not freeze win!
Game - what does the Christmas tree like?
This game is played with all children at once. The children stand in a circle near the New Year tree, and Santa Claus or the presenter reads a poem. The poem asks - what does the Christmas tree like? And the children must answer. They just answer like this: if the tree likes it, then they clap. If they don’t like it, then they stomp! It turns out to be fun, noisy and interesting.
And here is the poem itself:
Game - Santa Claus's mitten
As the name of the game implies, here we are using Santa Claus's mitten. Children stand in a circle around the Christmas tree. Music is playing and Santa Claus walks in a circle and looks at the children. As soon as the music ends, Santa Claus throws his mitten to the child opposite. The child catches the mitten and immediately runs around the Christmas tree. And Santa Claus runs in the other direction. If the child manages to run ahead of Santa Claus to his place, then he has won. If Santa Claus was the first to take his place, then the child sits down at the Christmas tree, and he is frozen.
If a child is frozen, another child can defrost him. To do this, he must touch the frozen one during his run, when Santa Claus throws him a mitten. If he touched something frozen. But they did not have time to return to their place in the circle, then they were both frozen.
The game is a New Year's circle.
Before the game you need to know exactly the number of children. If there are 16 of them, then we play according to the following rules. Music is playing and all the children are dancing with Santa Claus. As soon as the music stopped, Santa Claus said: let’s stand in a circle of 2 people. Children form circles of 2 people. Then the music plays again and dancing again. The music stops, and Santa Claus says: let's stand in a circle of 4 people! Afterwards there is music again, and when they stop, Santa Claus says: now there are 8 people. Next is dancing. And when the music fades away, Santa Claus says: now there are 16 people! And then all the children form one big circle.
The essence of the game is that children form small circles, then more and more, and eventually one big one.
The game is a magic box.
To play the game you need to prepare boxes of different sizes. Place the prize in the smallest box. Then put the small box into a larger box, the larger box into an even larger one, and so on. You will get a nesting doll made from boxes.
When the nesting dolls are assembled from the boxes, you can start playing. Children stand around the Christmas tree and music plays. While the music is playing, the children pass the box to each other. When the music stops. Then the one who has the box opens the top cover. If there are other boxes there, then the music plays again and the boxes are passed on. The game continues until someone opens the last box and sees the prize.
Game - Christmas tree with gifts.
To play, you need to make a Christmas tree out of cardboard. And hang cardboard or paper circles on it with numbers written on them. Each number corresponds to a specific gift. To receive a gift, children must hit a circle with a paper snowball. The more valuable the gift, the harder it is to get into the circle. They throw snowballs one at a time, and the order can be determined by solving riddles. Whoever guessed correctly throws it. Hit - got a prize. Again a riddle, and whoever guessed it throws it. And so on.
Happy child 27.11.2016
Dear readers, New Year and happy holidays are coming soon. I suggest preparing for them in advance! Today on the blog we have made for you a selection of New Year's games for children. What to play with the whole family? What to do with the kids of different ages? How to properly organize the playing space? What are the secrets in this issue? We will try to find answers to these and other questions in the article.
The presenter of the column, Anna Kutyavina, will share her thoughts and ideas for games for the New Year for children. I give her the floor.
Hello, dear readers of Irina’s blog! Do you feel what the frosty air outside the window smells like? Snow, Christmas tree, tangerines... Although according to the calendar there is still a whole month until the most anticipated holiday of the year, many of us already have the expectation of a miracle in our souls. After all, in New Year's Eve not only our children, but we ourselves often make our deepest wishes, sincerely believing that they will certainly come true! And from January 1, as in a fairy tale, a new life will begin...
So, are we starting to prepare for the holiday fun? In order not to sit out the last hours of December on the Internet, frantically searching for new ideas for games, let's take important steps towards a joyful New Year right now. As long as there is time, strength, energy and desire. And there are a lot of delicious and unusual ideas for fun! Let's go?
For your convenience, we have divided all the games into age categories. This will make it easier for you to navigate and choose what is best for your child. There are games near the Christmas tree, games with rhymes, New Year's musical games. A separate category includes games for the whole family - a creative space in which there is a place for everyone: moms and dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and kids!
New Year's games for children under 2 years old
Let's start looking at the fun with the smallest heroes of the holiday. Typically, children begin to actively engage in simple games from the age of 1.5-2 years. For even younger toddlers, we offer only the simplest things: round dances around the Christmas tree in mother’s arms; funny rhymes and songs with parents. We remember that infants should under no circumstances be overloaded with emotions, including positive ones! The “Christmas tree” for such children lasts no more than half an hour, and we certainly look at the child’s condition. If he is tired, we give him time to rest.
It’s great if mothers love to sing, write poems and fairy tales. It's time to fantasize and little by little include the baby in the creative process. The main thing is the emotional involvement of parents, the desire to play and create. Even with one-year-olds, you can make small crafts together, glue together a New Year's toy - boots from two cardboard parts, and then paint them with colored sparkles. The baby just sits in his mother’s arms, and the mother does everything herself using the “hand in hand” method. Then the toy is solemnly hung on the Christmas tree, and each guest is told who made such beauty. And everyone is happy and satisfied.
It’s good for kids to play short New Year’s songs to which they can clap their hands, stomp their feet, and twirl their butts. Remember first of all about safety precautions: if there is a toddler in the house, the Christmas tree should not stand on the floor, especially not hung with glass toys and garlands with lights.
New Year's games and competitions for children from 2 to 6 years old
Now we move on to the most “grateful” age. Preschoolers love games and fun; they are active and sociable. We present to your attention a selection of games for preschoolers:
Game "Guess the gift"
Place many different items and toys in a large bag. Invite your child to determine by touch what came into his hand. If the child guesses the name of the item, he receives a gift.
Game "Owl and animals"
One driver is selected - “owl”. The rest of the children show various animals: birds, mice, butterflies, frogs, bunnies, etc.
The driver gives the command: “Day!” - and all the “animals” run and jump merrily. On the second command: “Night!” - everyone freezes and doesn’t move. The owl flies to “hunt”. Anyone who laughs, moves, or changes position becomes the owl's prey.
Game “It’s boring to sit like this...”
We seat the children on chairs near one wall. The presenter reads the poem:
It's boring, it's boring to sit like this,
Looking at each other.
Isn't it time to go for a run?
And change places?
With these words, the children quickly run to the opposite wall, trying to occupy the free chairs. There are one fewer chairs than players. The one left without a chair is eliminated from the game. The chairs are also removed one by one. The game is repeated until the winner takes the last chair.
Game "Fox and Hares"
Children move according to instructions in the text:
Along the forest lawn
The bunnies ran away.
These are the bunnies
Running bunnies.
(Children-bunnies run around the hall)
The bunnies sat in a circle,
They dig the root with their paw.
These are the bunnies
Running bunnies.
(“Bunnies” sit down and “dig” roots)
Here is a fox running -
Red-haired sister.
Looking for where the bunnies are,
Running bunnies.
(The fox runs between the kids. When the song ends, she catches up with the kids).
Game "Winter Mood"
The presenter reads poems, and the children answer: “true”, “false”.
1. Bloomed amidst the frost
There are large roses on the pine tree.
They are collected in bouquets
And they give it to the Snow Maiden. (Wrong)
2. With Snow Maiden Snowman
I'm used to visiting children.
He loves to listen to poems
And then eat candy. (Right)
3. Santa Claus melts in winter
And under the Christmas tree he gets bored -
What was left of him was a puddle;
On holidays it is not needed at all. (Wrong)
4. In February on New Year's Eve
Good Grandfather is coming,
He has a big bag
Full of noodles. (Wrong)
5. Toadstools do not grow in winter,
But they do roll sleds.
Children are happy with them -
Both girls and boys. (Right)
6. Come to us from hot countries in winter
Miracle butterflies are flying
Snowy warm times
They want to collect nectar. (Wrong)
7. B New Year's holiday glorious
Main cactus for kids -
It's green and prickly
Christmas trees are much cooler. (Wrong)
8. There are snowstorms in January,
Decorating the spruce with snow.
Bunny in his white fur coat
Jumps boldly through the forest. (Right)
Relay game "Fish"
The leader divides the children into 2 teams. Each team receives a small fishing rod with a hook.
Near each team there is a large blue hoop - a “pond”. In the pond there are toy fish with loops at the mouth, according to the number of participants. To the rhythmic music, the captains go to the pond, hook fish with a fishing rod, and put them in the buckets of their teams. Then the fishing rod is passed on to the next participant. The winner is the team that finishes fishing first.
And what would a holiday be without music? Pick it up in advance, music always creates a festive atmosphere. And children always like such musical games.
Game "Round dance around the Christmas tree"
The simplest and favorite fun for kids! Turn on a funny song: “The little Christmas tree is cold in winter” or “A Christmas tree was born in the forest,” and go ahead!
Game "Snowball in a Spoon"
2 players participate at a time. They are given a spoon in their mouth, with a cotton snowball in the spoon. At a signal, children run in different directions around the tree. The winner is the one who comes running first and whose snowball remains in the spoon.
Game “Around the Christmas tree in bags”
2 children play at a time. They stand with their feet in the bags, supporting the top of the bags with their hands. At the signal, players scatter in different directions around the tree. The fastest one wins. Then the next pair plays.
Game “We are funny kittens”
The presenter turns on cheerful music. Children break into pairs and dance.
The presenter says: “We are funny kittens,” and the couples are separated. Each one shows a dancing kitten.
It is also very good to offer children various winter riddles. Children enjoy reciting poems and singing songs to Grandfather Frost. And they love to receive gifts.
Let's watch a video of Santa Claus and Snow Maiden playing various interesting games with children! There are a lot of ideas here.
Games for children 6-10 years old
Children of this age can be offered a wide variety of New Year's games, including musical games, dancing, relay races, and riddles. Various production of crafts and Christmas tree decorations are also great. Imagine and get involved!
Game "New Year's Castle"
Several people play. First, they are invited to carefully study the drawn drawing of the New Year's castle. Then everyone receives a set of plastic cups. The players are blindfolded. They get to work.
The participant who reproduces the drawing most accurately and quickly wins the competition.
Game "Tangerine Football"
Children are divided into 2 teams. Tangerines are laid out on the table. Players use two fingers to try to score a goal for the opposing team.
Game "The most accurate snow shooter"
Participants try to hit a target with snowballs - a target, or a bucket, basket, large box. The most accurate shooter wins the competition.
Game "Winter Wind"
Players sit at the table and try to blow a paper ball, a ball of cotton wool or a paper snowflake onto the floor.
Games near the Christmas tree and musical games
Game "Decorate the Christmas tree"
Children are divided into 2 teams. Near each of them, the presenter places a box with unbreakable Christmas tree decorations.
Not far from the teams there are two decorated artificial Christmas trees. Children take turns taking one toy from the box, run to their team’s Christmas tree, hang the toy on it and run back. The game continues until the last player. The team that decorates the Christmas tree first wins.
Game "Cap"
Children stand in a circle. Cheerful music is turned on. Players begin passing the New Year's hat around in a circle. When the music stops, the one who still has the cap in his hands puts it on his head and completes the task of Grandfather Frost.
Family games
When for festive table A large family is gathering, it's time to play fun family New Year's games. They perfectly unite representatives of different generations, and the connection between loved ones becomes even closer and deeper. Also, such games can be offered to groups of teenagers and adults.
Game “Making a Snowman”
To play, you need softened plasticine. Two players sit next to each other at the table. Left hand one participant and right hand the other works like the hands of one person, making a snowman. It's not easy! But it really unites! It's great if each couple has children and adults.
Game "Slipper for Cinderella"
All participants in the game put their shoes in a pile. Players are blindfolded. The presenter mixes the shoes into a pile and commands: “Come on, find your shoe!” Each participant, blindfolded, looks for his own pair of shoes and puts on his shoes. The one who completes the task first is the winner.
Game "Cinderella"
Two participants are required. Everyone is blindfolded and told to dismantle their slide. Peas, beans, nuts, dried rowan, and other ingredients are mixed in slides. Blindfolded participants sort the fruits into groups.
Game "Snow Mission"
You need to take a small ball, or make a “snowball” of cotton wool. The participants of the game stand in a circle. The “snowball” is passed around in a circle.
The presenter says:
We're all rolling a snowball,
We all count to five.
One-two-three-four-five -
Sing a song for you!
Whoever has a “snowball” in his hands at the last phrase fulfills this wish. The last phrase changes: “Let’s dance for you!”, “And read poetry for you!”, “Tell you a fairy tale!” and so on.
And here's another very interesting game for the whole family for the New Year. I suggest watching the video.
New Year's karaoke
What would it be like to celebrate the New Year without songs? Select in advance a list of “cons”, such as:
- “A Christmas tree was born in the forest”
- "Three White Horses"
- “The ceiling is icy, the door is creaky,”
- “The little Christmas tree is cold in winter”
- “Five minutes”
- “Blue frost”,
- “Song about bears”, etc.
Turn on and have fun singing with the whole family!
Dance game "Locomotive"
Adults and children stand in a column, placing their hands on the waist of the previous dancer. And the locomotive starts moving!
Our games are suitable for organizing a fun space at home, as well as for matinees and corporate events. Some can even be played outside.
Friends, I sincerely hope that you will like our New Year’s games and competitions for children, and you will certainly find something for yourself! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Anna Kutyavina, psychologist, storyteller, owner of the Fairytale World website,
author of the book of fairy tales for adults “The Piggy Bank of Wishes” https://www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/135924974/ And http://www.labirint.ru/books/534868
I thank Anya for the wonderful ideas. All that remains is to think through everything to the smallest detail in order to have an interesting time with the children.
My dears, if you want to learn fun, playful songs for the New Year with your children, I invite you to the music blog page. These songs will create exactly the mood; they can be played in the background when you play games for the New Year with children near the Christmas tree, and musical ones.
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