This Holidays

Writen by Gail Leino

After the Easter egg hunt is over there is still a need for other Easter games for kids. Active games like Easter egg relays where eggs are passed with spoons are fine for warm weather outdoor parties. Unfortunately, in some parts of the country snow is still on the crocuses at Easter and parties are better kept indoors. When that is the case less rambunctious games may be a better idea and the sack race is better left for the Independence day celebrations. Seasons vary widely with extreme differences in spring weather around the world.

A good indoor game is the variation on the traditional "pin the tail on the donkey game" that many of us remember from our own childhoods. Before the party draw a picture of the Easter Bunny with its hands and arms positioned as if it is holding something invisible on a large sheet of paper or poster board. These types of papers are available at many local stores. During the party have the kids create their own paper Easter eggs with markers, paints and other decorative accents. Afterwards you can blindfold them one at a time and have them attempt to pin or tape their Easter eggs to the Easter Bunny' waiting arms. Hopefully some kids will hit the mark and earn a treat or small prize.

Whatever games are chosen it should be remembered that constellation prizes or participation awards are given to all players. The importance of the game is primarily to facilitate social interaction and that is the factor that should be rewarded. Still the game is more fun if the prize to the winners is one which clearly states that someone has been the victor. It is probably better to use winner's ribbons or printed certificates to reward those with exceptional skills and effort while leaving toys or candy for equal award to all players.

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