Kids Party Games & Activities

by Penny Warner

Penny Warner knows hundreds of ways to have fun at kids’ parties—now you will, too!

This book has so many great activities for kids’ parties, you’ll want to try them long before your child’s next birthday. Here are hundreds of the most entertaining games and activities for kids ages 2 to 12—more ideas than any other book has! You’ll find clear step-by-step instructions plus helpful illustrations and trouble-shooting tips to guarantee a successful party. Whether you’re planning an elaborate event or want to throw a simple party without spending much time and money, this is the book for you. — Chock-Full of Ideas! • Icebreakers • Traditional favorites • Contemporary games • Competitive and noncompetitive activities • Indoor and outdoor fun • Group projects • Outings and events • Entertainers • Plus great ideas for prizes and favors!

240 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1993

About the author

Penny Warner is an award-winning author of over sixty books, including DEAD BODY LANGUAGE mystery series (Macavity winner), HOW TO HOST A KILLER PARTY series, and the upcoming Food Festival series. Her middle-grade mystery, THE CODE BUSTERS CLUB, won the Agatha Award for Best Children's Mystery.

Reviews

[Jane]

Kids' Party Games & Activites is full of actions packed activities for children from age 2 to 12 and is a good resource book for teachers to use for ideas for physical activities for the children in her classroom. It includes ideas for both inside and outside activities and helps with new ideas and to add variety to lesson planning. It lists materials needed, tells how to play, suggests options for variations and trouble shooting tips for things to avoid. It is a good resource book for teachers or anyone working with young children planning fun activities.

[Cara]

I like to reference this when thinking about the kid's birthday parties or our annual Halloween party. Always get a new idea or inspiration.