When planning a party or a play-date for girls, it’s vital that you give some thought to what group party games and birthday party activities can be included.
Not only are they are a way of keeping the girls entertained, but they also assist in teaching them social skills. They’re great for you too, as they give you a chance to focus on what else needs to be prepared for the party.
Making the choice of which party games to include will depend on many factors, including (a) the guests’ ages, gender and preferences, (b) the venue, (c) whether the games are indoor party games or outdoor party games, (d) when the games will be played (e.g. a slumber party will need more games than a usual party, and not all games are suitable for slumber party games) and (e) whether there is a theme (e.g. a mystery theme will require mystery party games, and a princess theme will require princess party games).
Three golden rules to remember when planning party games for girls are:
- It’s often more straightforward (and easier on the purse) to hold the party at home
- Girls love to be involved and challenged, so get them to suggest games that they want to play
- Theme parties (where everyone comes in character) already stand out from the usual parties and are a great way to invent new party games by adapting the rules of traditional party games to suit the theme.
Giving the girls a hand in creating the party will ensure that the party is unique and that the guests enjoy themselves and are engaged.
Have fun!
photo credit: Pink Sherbet Photography
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