Hobbies And Interests
Sticker Stalker
A game that combines stickers and mischief can surely occupy a group of kids, and get them to feel more comfortable with each other. Before the game begins, supply each player with a pad of stickers. Each player has to try and get rid of his or her stickers before anyone else by placing the stickers on other players' backs. However, the player has to do this furtively, by engaging in conversation and cleverly trying to place the sticker on a person's back without being caught. If the player does get caught, he must take his sticker back. If someone has falsely accused him, he can place a sticker on the person.
Name and Number
Whether it's the first day of school or the beginning of a party, this game will help people to remember each other's names and get to know one another, as well. Before the game begins, write on index cards a number, writing them out in a sequence starting with the number 1. Give each player an index card and have them fill out the other side of their cards with their names. Have the players flip the index cards so that it shows their names. Let the players introduce themselves to each other and engage in conversations for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then, when everyone has met each other, tell them to stop and turn over their cards to show the numbers. Give each person a slip of paper numbered from 1 to the number of players. The players all have to try to remember the other players' names, writing the names down next to the players' numbers. The person who guesses the most players' names correctly wins.
What Animal Am I?
Like the adult game, "Who Am I?", this game allows for children to mingle with the other kids as they try to guess what animal they have become. Before the game begins, write on index cards some animal names that your kids would know. For instance, you can pick anything from horses to whales. Then, place one index card each on the foreheads of every player without them seeing it. Once all of the index cards are in place, tell the kids to mingle with each other, asking others yes-or-no questions about the animal they have written on their foreheads. Questions include "Do I eat meat?" and "Do I live on a farm?" The game ends when all of the children have guessed what animals they have written on their index cards.