Hobbies And Interests
Animal Tag
Play this game in the same way as classic tag but with the addition of some animal noises. Choose one person to be 'it' and have him select an animal for the other players to act as; for example, he may call out, "Monkeys!" The players then jump around making monkey noises while the person who is 'it' chases after them trying to tag them. If a player is tagged, he becomes 'it' and can select another animal.
Animal Safari
This memory game gets everyone thinking and involves all the players. Have the kids sit in a circle. One player starts by saying, "I went on safari and I saw a lion." Have her make the sound of her animal to make it easier for the other players to remember her animal. The next player continues by saying "I went on safari and I saw a lion and a...." adding an animal of her choice and making its noise. Play continues around the circle. If a player forgets an animal, he is out of the game.
What Animal Am I?
Pin a picture of an animal to the back of each player, making sure they are all different. Have the children join up in pairs and try to guess which animal they are by asking their partners questions, such as, "Do I have a trunk?" or "Am I furry?" Explain that it will be easier to discover which animal they are if they start by asking more general questions first. For example, they should discover whether the animal lives in the jungle, on a farm or as a pet.
Dog Bone Treasure Hunt
Prepare dog bones for the children to find in this treasure hunt. Cut bone shapes out of thick card stock or poster board -- allow three times as many as the number of children expected to play. Write numbers on two-thirds of the bones; each number corresponds to a prize which it is exchanged for. Hide the bones around the party area or classroom before the children arrive. Have the children hunt for the bones, woofing loudly when they find one.