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Toys are important for preschool kids, by which kids can learn a lot. Keep in mind that children in this age group have lots of extra energy. Choosing the perfect toys will help keep them engaged while keeping them from getting fidgety or bored. Alternating active games with quiet, sit-down games gives each child time to regroup between activities.
Outdoor Inflatable Games
If the budget and weather allow, buy or rent inflatable outdoor toys such as inflatable bouncer or inflatable slide for the children to play on. Use the climbing type inflatables to create an obstacle course where two children at a time race each other to the other side. This type of game allows each child to get her energy out before heading indoors for other game activities.
Beanbag Toss
Beanbag toss is a long-standing but always popular game that you can adjust for the ability of any child who is playing. For an added holiday touch, design the beanbags to match the holiday theme. For instance, when planning an Easter party, use felt and glue to create Easter egg-shaped beanbags. Christmas party beanbags might be shaped as ornaments or small trees. A Halloween party theme would use pumpkin-shaped beanbags.
Children can toss beanbags into holes in a board, each of which has an assigned point value, or in buckets. Line buckets up a few inches away from each other, one behind the next, so each bucket adds a challenge to the next toss. Give each child tickets or points based on how many buckets he throws the beanbag into.
Memory Game
Place a tray of holiday-related items in front of the children. Give each child a set amount of time to memorize the items on the tray. Remove the tray. Have the child tell you or another adult which things he remembers. The child who remembers the most items wins the game. Let the children each pick items from the tray when the game is over to keep as party favors.
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