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Kids Makeover Games

Make-believe is an essential part of childhood. A child who pretends to be someone else, or even an enhanced version of herself, allows herself to imagine beyond what is right in front of her. A makeover can be fun for the child, but it can also encourage her to be creative, believe in possibilities and gain a better understanding of subjects, situations and people.

Costume Party
- Provide space for children to try on different costumes.
  
  Getting ready for a costume party can be part of the fun when the preparations are shared -- and when the kids can do their own makeovers. Provide an assortment of face paint, makeup, clothing, hats, wigs, jewelry, accessories and props. Encourage the children to use whatever they need to design their own costumes. Help younger children with face painting. For older kids, provide makeup remover towelettes so they can start over if they wish.
Dress-up Time
- Getting glamorous together can be fun for young girls.
  
  Most young girls enjoy playing dress-up, donning fancy clothing, applying makeup, putting their hair up and adding womanly accessories such as hats and purses. This can be an enjoyable experience for a slumber party, with or without adult help. The host child may have some dress-up materials; supplement these with grown-up dresses, skirts, blouses, shoes, purses, hats, belts, scarves, jewelry and makeup. Serve the girls a fancy snack with lemonade in pretty cups.
Explore History
- A statue of Sherlock Holmes stands in London.
  
  Take kids through history and literature by making them over as characters they have studied. A top hat and a fake beard is a good start to Abraham Lincoln, while a curly white wig can help a child emulate George Washington. Cleopatra can be created with a fancy dress, lots of colorful jewelry and a black wig. Sherlock Holmes needs a hat, a pipe and a magnifying glass. Have the children give monologues as their characters.
Role Playing
- Dressing up like a doctor allows a child to explore an adult role.
  
  Children can have fun and learn about adult roles at the same time by making themselves over as doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, teachers, construction workers and scientists, as well as moms and dads. You may have some props and attire on hand, but you can also be creative; aluminum foil, for example, can be fashioned into a stethoscope or a badge. Once the children have chosen their roles and dressed up accordingly, have them put on improvisational skits.

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