Thanksgiving Get-togethers
By Carolyn Beeler
Do you have ideas for those Thanksgiving get-togethers to keep the kids busy? But how do you keep all those kids safely and happily occupied for a few hours?
These are some simple, easy to manage games and activities that will make your fall memorable and fun. The games cover a wide age range, choose the ones that best fits?the ages of your kids… or your make it a entire family event and have a fun filled Thanksgiving!
THINKING GAMES
Guess How Many
Fill a jar with candy corn or miniature marshmallows and have guests guess how many are in the jar. This is a good game to play at the beginning of the party, as guests filter in.
Memory Game
Put a few Fall theme-appropriate items (an apple, a piece of candy corn, a leaf, etc.) on a tray. Show the tray to the guests for a few seconds, then have guests write down (or call out) as many items as they remember.
How Many Words…can you make from THANKSGIVING or SCARECROW.
Popcorn Relay Race
Set out bowls full of popcorn at one end of the room, empty bowls at another. Teams must transport the popcorn from full bowl to empty, using a measuring cup. This is a messy game - plan it for the end of the day! (Note: popcorn is a choking hazard for children under three).
Cotton-ball Scoop
Fill large mixing bowls with cotton balls and give each guest a spoon. Kids must scoop out as many cotton balls as possible in one minute - without using fingers!
By Carolyn Beeler
Do you have ideas for those Thanksgiving get-togethers to keep the kids busy? But how do you keep all those kids safely and happily occupied for a few hours?
These are some simple, easy to manage games and activities that will make your fall memorable and fun. The games cover a wide age range, choose the ones that best fits?the ages of your kids… or your make it a entire family event and have a fun filled Thanksgiving!
THINKING GAMES
Guess How Many
Fill a jar with candy corn or miniature marshmallows and have guests guess how many are in the jar. This is a good game to play at the beginning of the party, as guests filter in.
Memory Game
Put a few Fall theme-appropriate items (an apple, a piece of candy corn, a leaf, etc.) on a tray. Show the tray to the guests for a few seconds, then have guests write down (or call out) as many items as they remember.
How Many Words…can you make from THANKSGIVING or SCARECROW.
Popcorn Relay Race
Set out bowls full of popcorn at one end of the room, empty bowls at another. Teams must transport the popcorn from full bowl to empty, using a measuring cup. This is a messy game - plan it for the end of the day! (Note: popcorn is a choking hazard for children under three).
Cotton-ball Scoop
Fill large mixing bowls with cotton balls and give each guest a spoon. Kids must scoop out as many cotton balls as possible in one minute - without using fingers!
