We are always looking to increase our range of themed pinatas.  They are very popular and help to theme a party as well as entertain.  Take a look at the choice of designs at www.party2u.co.uk/acatalog/Pinatas.html

Of course we also stock bashers, masks, and a packs of novelty toys and sweets.  Al you have to do is enjoy the delight on the childrens faces as they try to break the Pinata open.

Keep the children entertained with our range of party games, from our traditional pin the tail on the donkey game to our themed games like fire engine, football, clown and princess games, you are sure to find a game to compliment your party theme.

Almost everybody knows this game but for those who don’t the idea is that each child starts off sitting on a chair.  The chairs are in a line. When the music plays the children walk round them and one or two chairs are removed.  The music then stops and the children have to try and get a chair.  Anybody who does not get a chair is out.  Here are afew ideas to help make the game easier and more fun.

Have the chairs set up before the party starts if there is room.  They can be placed on one side of the room leaving plenty of space for Pass the parcel or other games first.

Try getting the children to do actions or different movements while going round the chairs.

Get the children to change the direction they are going by shouting out “Change”. 

When the chairs are getting fewer enlist the help of 2 willing adult helpers to stand at either end of the room.  The children can then walk round them with the chairs in the middle.  If there is enough room the children that are out can also fill in the blank space in the middle.  They can also cheer for who they want to win.  This will help to keep them occupied.

Lastly try to help younger contestants by stopping the music at the right moment.  Enjoy

For those who are not quite sure of the game.  The children take it in turns to stick the tail on the donkey in the right place whilst blindfolded.  The winner is the person who gets the tail nearest to the correct spot on the donkey.

When playing this it is better to use a scarf rather than the blindfold provided so that the children really can’t see.  Turn the child around three or four times when they are blindfolded to confuse them and then point them toward the board.  Help can be given according to the age of the child.  Older children need less help.

To add fun try pointing some children in the wrong direction for a few seconds.

If there is a lot of children it may be a good idea to sit the children down and have one up at a time.

We supply this game in various themes such Pirates, Diggers, Clowns, Fire Engines and Kiss the Frog to suit all tastes

For a more friendly approach to your party, it is possible to entertain a group of children yourself or with some helpers.

This can be really good but you will need to plan ahead.  Wrap a pass the parcel.  Try not to use newspaper or put too many layers on it.  A pin the tail on the donkey is also a great idea.  May be even musical chairs.

Have more games planned than you need so that you know you won’t run out of things to do.  Try not to let children stray away from the entertainment.  Encourage everybody to join in.

I will make future postings with tips on how to play the above games to make them more personal.  As ever please let me know your thoughts.

There are many ways to make pass the parcel unique and different.  Instead of wrapping the parcel in newspaper why not use wrapping paper.  This can be bought cheaply at ten pence per sheet from a market stall.  For younger children try using different textures to wrap a parcel e.g. tissue paper, brown paper, polythene, bubble wrap etc.  Don’t put too much sellotape on the parcel.  This enables the children to get into the layers quickly and easily.  For older children try introducing forfeits when a child removes a wrapper.  These can be tailored to suit the ages of the children playing the game.  A maximum of ten layers is advisable to avoid it becoming boring for the children.  Children who do not get a go at the parcel can be given a sweet or small gift at the end of the game.

Heres an idea for when children arrive at a party.  Before the party starts hide name badges and/or chocolate and sweets around the hall or garden.  As the children arrive ask them to look for their name or sweets.  this keeps them occupied until everybody has arrived.  Remember not to hide things too well and not too high.  If you can have some helpers to put name badges on and to help any younger children who can’t read yet this will help.