Get your slumber party off to a good start with this hilarious
name swapping game.
Age: 6+
Preparation:
A name badge for each child, on which you have written some
ridiculous names.
A hat or bag
Play:
Put all the badges into the hat without anybody seeing them. The children shut
their eyes and pull out a bag, which they wear proudly for the rest of the
party. Everyone has to remember to address them by their new name!
Hints:
Here are some names that my children have come up with (I'm
sure that your kids can come up with some even sillier ones!)
Pippy Party Pooper
Harriet Snotty-Snottsville Merryweather
Charlie Shiver-My-Timbers Shinkleshankle
Call My Bluff
This is a fun word game (made famous by the TV show) which can
help children to learn new words, practise dictionary work and presentation
skills! It works best in a classroom or large group setting, and you will need
time to prepare.
Make A Ping Pong Bat And Net
The Chinese introduced table tennis to the world and have always been extremely
good at the sport. You can make your own ping pong bats and net and have a go!
Make A Name Book
More of a craft activity than a game, this is a great way for kids to get to
know each other at the beginning of the school year.
Fishing (Tiu-u or Chinese Dominoes) This game of Chinese dominoes sounds a little complicated to
begin with but is in fact very simple to play. The name ‘fishing’ comes from
the idea that players ‘fish’ for matching dominoes. You can either print out
our dominoes or make your own more authentic version with popsicle sticks
(instructions included!)
Matching Game cards can be used to play Memory
(Concentration), Go Fish and many other card games, as well as played with
our sorting mats by one child on their own. Printable Games
