New Year is a holiday that everyone, adults and children, is looking forward to. Help you relax and have fun at the same time interesting competitions for children on New Year. Only here you can play “New Year” games, where all the brightest and New Year’s games for every taste are collected!
GAME “NEW YEAR’S Shifters”
Santa Claus says phrases, and children must answer “yes” or “no” in unison, regardless of the rhyme.
You, friends, came here to have fun?..
Tell me a secret: Were you waiting for Grandfather?..
Will frosts and colds scare you?..
Are you sometimes ready to dance at the Christmas tree?..
A holiday is nonsense, Let's get bored better?..
Santa Claus brought sweets, will you eat them?..
Are you always ready to play with the Snow Maiden?..
Can we easily push everyone around? Certainly...
Grandfather never melts - Do you believe this?..
Do you need to sing a verse at the Christmas tree in a round dance?..
GUESS GAME
As many toys as possible are put into Santa Claus's bag. Each child puts his hand in there, determines by touch what he caught there, and describes in detail. After everyone has taken a toy from the bag, you can announce that these are New Year's gifts (this, of course, is not improvisation, you took care of the gifts in advance)
GAME "Naughty Girls"
All children are located around the hall, 4 people in a circle. Cheerful music is playing and the players are dancing. As soon as the music stops, the presenter announces: “Puffs!” (children puff) Then the cheerful music plays again, the players dance. At the end of the music, the presenter announces: “Tweeters!” (children squeak) Thus, the game continues further with various pranks: “Chants!” (children scream); “Squealers!” (children squeal); "The funny ones!" (children laugh) and again from the beginning. The order in which pranks are announced changes periodically.
RELAY RACE “CARROT”
Children form 2 teams. At a certain distance from the teams there is a small artificial Christmas tree. Cheerful music sounds, the first participants with carrots on a plate run to the small Christmas tree and back, passing the plate to the second participants, etc. The team that manages to drop the carrot from the plate the least number of times wins.
CHIMING CLOCK
Divide children and adults into 2 teams. We give everyone decorations for the Christmas tree and clothespins. Toys, snowflakes, garlands need to be hung on... one of the team members... Let him spread his fingers and shine like a Christmas tree!
Yes... he can also hold a garland in his teeth.
Turn on the recording of the chimes! Whoever comes up with the funniest Christmas tree in 1 minute while the recording is going on wins!
GAME “NEW YEAR’S BAGS”
2 players each receive an elegant bag and stand at the coffee table, on which in a box there are scraps of tinsel, unbreakable Christmas tree decorations, as well as small things not related to the New Year holiday. To the accompaniment of cheerful music, blindfolded participants put the contents of the box into bags. As soon as the music stops, the players are untied and look at the collected items. The one who has more wins New Year's items. The game can be played 2 times with different players.
PICK POTATOES
Equipment: Baskets according to the number of participants, cubes, marbles, balls - odd number. Preparation: “potato” cubes, etc. are placed on the platform. Game: Each player is given a basket and blindfolded. The task is to blindly collect as many “potatoes” as possible and put them in a basket. Winner: The participant who collected the most potatoes.
GAME “WINTER MOOD”
The presenter says quatrains, to which the children answer “true” or “false.”
1. The waxwings flew to the birch tree in a motley flock. Everyone is glad to see them, Marvelous praising their outfit. (Right)
2. Large roses bloomed among the frost on the pine tree. They are collected into bouquets and given to the Snow Maiden. (Wrong)
3. Santa Claus melts in winter and gets bored under the Christmas tree - A puddle remains from him; On holidays it is not needed at all. (Wrong)
4. With the Snow Maiden The Snowman is used to coming to children. He loves to listen to poems and then eat candy. (Right)
5.In February on New Year's Eve Good Grandfather He’s coming, He’s got a big bag, all filled with noodles. (Wrong)
6. At the end of December, the calendar sheet was torn off. It is last and unnecessary - New Year is much better. (Right)
7. Toadstools don’t grow in winter, but they roll sleds. Children are happy with them - both girls and boys. (Right)
8. Miracle butterflies fly to us from hot countries in winter, They want to collect nectar in the warm snowy times. (Wrong)
9. In January, snowstorms blow, covering the spruce trees with snow. A bunny in his white fur coat boldly jumps through the forest. (Right)
10. On New Year's holiday, the glorious Cactus is the main one for the kids - It is green and prickly, Christmas trees are much cooler. (Wrong)
GAME “CATCH THE SNOWBALL”
Several couples participate. Children stand opposite each other at a distance of approximately 4 meters. One child has an empty bucket, the other has a bag with a certain number of “snowballs” (tennis or rubber balls). At a signal, the child throws snowballs, and the partner tries to catch them with a bucket. The first couple to finish the game and score wins large quantity“snowballs”.
GAME “CHRISTMAS CHANTS”
The presenter speaks quatrains, and the children shout out the words of each final line in chorus.
She’s pretty in her outfit, The kids are always happy to see her, There are needles on her branches, She invites everyone to a round dance... (Yolka)
There is a funny clown on the New Year's tree in a cap, silvery horns and with pictures... (Flags)
Beads, colored stars, Painted miracle masks, Squirrels, cockerels and pigs, Very sonorous... (Clappers)
The monkey will wink from the tree, the brown bear will smile; Bunny hanging from cotton wool, Lollipops and... (Chocolates)
An old boletus man, Next to him is a snowman, A red fluffy kitten And a big one on top... (Bump)
There is no more colorful outfit: Multi-colored garland, Gilded tinsel and shiny... (Balloons)
A bright foil lantern, a bell and a boat, a train and a car, snow-white... (Snowflake)
The Christmas tree knows all the surprises and wishes everyone fun; For happy children Light up... (Lights)
FIND A COLOR
The players stand in a circle. The presenter commands: “Touch yellow, one, two, three!” Players try to grab the thing (object, part of the body) of the other participants in the circle as quickly as possible. Those who do not have time are eliminated from the game. The presenter repeats the command again, but with a new color. The last one standing wins.
GAME "BECAUSE IT'S NEW YEAR!"
The children answer the host’s questions in unison with the phrase “Because it’s New Year!”
Why is there fun all around, Laughter and jokes without worries?..
Why are cheerful guests expected to arrive?..
Why does everyone make a wish in advance?..
Why will the path of knowledge lead you to “A” grades?..
Why does the Christmas tree playfully wink at you with its lights?..
Why is everyone waiting here for the Snow Maiden and Grandfather today?..
Why do children dance in a circle in an elegant hall?..
Why does Santa Claus send good luck and peace to the guys?..
GAME “Well done, HAMMER, MILK”
Children form a circle. The leader is in the middle of the circle. He alternately (out of order) calls the words “well done”, “hammer”, “milk”, after which the players perform the following movements: - “well done” - jump in place 1 time; - “hammer” - clap your hands once; - “milk” - they say “meow”. The presenter stretches out the first syllables of words to confuse the participants in the game (“mo-lo-o-dets”). Game from slow tempo takes on an accelerated character. Those who are inattentive remain in their playing places, and those who perform the movements in accordance with the words without mistakes take a step forward. Thus, the winners are the participants in the game who reach the leader faster than others.
ASSOCIATIONS
Let the guys take turns listing everything that happens in the New Year: Santa Claus, Snow Maiden, snow, gifts, Christmas tree, Christmas tree decorations, cake, needles, on the floor, lanterns, etc. The one who runs out of ideas is eliminated from the game, and the most persistent one wins.
The child looks carefully at the tree for a minute (or another set time), and then turns away and lists in as much detail as possible what is hanging on it. The one who remembers the most wins.
GAME "WHO'S GOING FORWARD?"
Hanging on the backs of two chairs winter jacket with his sleeves turned out, and on the seats lies fur hat, a scarf and a pair of mittens. To cheerful music, 2 players turn out the sleeves of their jackets, then put them on, and then put on a hat, scarf and mittens. The prize goes to the one who takes a seat in his chair first and shouts “Happy New Year!”
WHAT CHANGED?
This game requires good visual memory. Participants are given a task one by one: for a minute, look at the toys hanging on one or two branches of the Christmas tree and remember them. Then you need to leave the room - at this time several toys (three or four) will be outweighed: some will be removed, others will be added. Upon entering the room, you need to look at your branches and say what has changed. Depending on age, you can make the tasks more difficult or easier.
GAME "DO NOT MISS"
Children form 2 teams. There are small goals at a certain distance from each team. Near the teams, the presenter places a fancy box with ping-pong balls according to the number of participants. Accompanied by cheerful music, the first players take a ball from the box and roll it from their place, trying to get into the goal, after which they take a place at the end of the team. The second participants enter the game, etc. The team with the most balls in the goal wins.
WHO IS nimbler?
To play you will need two large reels (possibly made yourself), two round sticks will do, as well as a rope 6-8 m long, the middle of which is marked with a ribbon.
Two players take the reels and move away from each other as far as the rope allows. At a signal, each of them begins to quickly rotate the reel in his hands and, winding a rope around it, moves forward. The one who winds the rope to the middle first wins.
GAME "SIGNAL"
The players stand in a circle; the leader is 3-4 steps away from him. He blows one whistle, then two. At one whistle, all participants in the game must quickly raise their right hand up and immediately lower it; You cannot raise your hand after two whistles. The one who makes a mistake takes a step forward and continues to play along with the others. Those who make the fewest mistakes are considered the winners.
"CHRISTMAS TOY"
In front of the two players, the presenter places a prize on a chair, wrapped in bright wrapping paper, and says the following text:
IN New Year's hour, friends, You can’t go without attention! Don’t miss the number “three”, - Take the prize, don’t yawn!
“The Christmas tree greeted guests. Five children came first, So as not to get bored on the holiday, They began to count everything on it: Two snowflakes, six firecrackers, Eight gnomes and parsleys, Seven gilded nuts Among the twisted tinsel; We counted ten cones, and then we got tired of counting. Three little girls came running..."
If the players missed the prize, the presenter takes it and says: “Where were your ears?”; if one of the players turns out to be more attentive, then the presenter concludes: “Those are attentive ears!”
SNOWBALLS GAME
Two children play. Snowballs made of cotton wool are scattered on the floor. The children are blindfolded and given a basket. At the signal, they begin to collect snowballs. The one who collects the most snowballs wins.
GAME "CABBAGE"
Children form 2 teams. All players are given bunny ears. At a certain distance from the teams, the presenter places a fake head of cabbage. Cheerful music sounds, the first players, jumping like bunnies, get to the head of cabbage, remove one leaf and, also jumping, return back. Second players enter the game, etc. The fastest bunnies raise their cabbage leaves, thereby announcing the team's victory.
PHOTO TESTS
We use New Year's accessories and don't skimp on facial expressions and gestures!
Each guest is given a casting with photo tests for the role:
the kindest Santa Claus
the greediest Santa Claus
the most beautiful Snow Maiden
the sleepiest Snow Maiden
the most overfed guest
the most cheerful guest
etc.
GAME “NEW YEAR’S BOX”
The presenter reads 3 clues to the children, with the help of which they should guess the surprises lying in the elegant box.
The smartest ones receive sweet prizes.
Not a Christmas tree, but an elegant one; Not a musician, but loves to play; It’s not the baby, but “mom” who speaks. (Doll)
Not a watermelon, but a round one; Not a hare, but jumping; It's not a bicycle, it's rolling. (Ball)
Not a gnome, but in a cap; Not a car, but refueling; Not an artist, but a painter. (Felt pen)
Not a fox, but a red one; Not a waffle, but a crispy one; Not a mole, but sitting underground. (Carrot)
Not a cake, but a sweet one; Not a Negro, but a dark-skinned one; Not an orange, but with slices. (Chocolate)
Not a ladle, but scoops; Not a door, but with a handle; Not a cook, but a feeder. (Spoon)
Not a plate, but a round one; Not a heron, but standing on one leg; Not a wheel, but a spinning one. (Yula)
Not a feather, but light; Not a snowflake, but flying; It's not a bud, it's bursting. (Balloon)
Not a ruler, but a thin one; Not a mother, but a caring one; Not a crocodile, but a toothy one. (Comb)
Not cotton wool, but white; Not snow, but cold; Not sugar, but sweet. (Ice cream)
GAME “MELT THE ICE”
Everyone is divided into two teams, each receiving one ice cube (preferably the cubes are the same size). The goal is to melt the ice as quickly as possible. The cube must constantly move from one player to another. Participants can warm it in their hands, rub it, etc. The team that melts the ice faster wins.
GAME “WHAT DOES THE TREE LIKE?”
The presenter gives answers to the question “What does the Christmas tree like?”, and the children say “yes” as a sign of confirmation and “no” as a sign of disagreement.
What does the Christmas tree like?
- Sticky needles...
- Gingerbread cookies, sweets...
- Chairs, stools...
- Tinsel, garlands...
- Games, masquerades...
- Boredom from idleness...
- Kids, have fun...
- Lilies of the valley and roses...
- Grandfather Frost...
- Loud laughter and jokes...
- Boots and jackets...
- Cones and nuts...
- Chess pawns...
- Serpentine, lanterns...
- Lights and balls...
- Confetti, firecrackers...
- Broken toys...
- Cucumbers in the garden...
- Waffles, chocolates...
- Miracles for the New Year...
- A friendly round dance with a song...
DO NOT HURRY
The players become a semicircle. The leader shows them various physical training movements, which they repeat, always lagging behind him by one movement: when the leader shows the first movement, everyone stands still; during the second movement of the leader, the guys repeat his first movement, etc.
The one who makes a mistake takes a step forward and continues to play. The one who makes the fewest mistakes wins.
In this game you can, for example, show the following movements: both hands up; left hand lowered, right extended forward; the right hand lowers, half-turn to the left; hands to the side; hands on hips, squat. More than 10 movements should not be shown.
GAME “DECORATE THE TREE”
Children form 2 teams. Near each team, the leader places a box with unbreakable Christmas tree decorations. At a distance from the teams there is a small decorated artificial Christmas tree. The first players take one toy from the box, run to their team’s Christmas tree, hang the toy and return - and so on until the last player. The first team to decorate the Christmas tree wins.
AUCTION
Santa Claus says:
- There is a wonderful Christmas tree in our hall. And what toys she has on her! What kind of Christmas tree decorations do you know? The person with the last answer will win this amazing prize. The players take turns calling out the words. During pauses, the presenter begins to count slowly: “Clapper - one, clapper - two...” The auction continues.
Students sit at tables in the classroom. Each table is a team, whose representatives participate in various competitions. The winners of the competitions are awarded with sweets, chocolates, waffles, apples, bananas, etc.
Business Card Competition
Each team table presents a name and its own motto. After this, each participant will have an emblem on their chest.
Warm-up (candies are awarded for correct answers)
1. How much is 2+2*2? (6)
2. How much will it be if fifty is divided by half? (2)
3. Name the pronouns that bother drivers on the road. (I-we)
4. Which pronouns are the purest? (you-we-you)
5. Name words that have one hundred identical letters. (sto-n, hundred-p, hundred-th, hundred-l)
6. Why is a canary called a canary? (originally from the Canary Islands)
7. Where do Siberian cats come from? (from south asia)
8. What animal is attached to one place all its life? (coral)
9. Which birds have wings covered with scales? (in penguins)
10. Who has the longest tongue? (at the anteater)
11. Why does a glass of water with sugar cool down faster than a glass without sugar? (the process of dissolving sugar requires heat)
12. It begins with a bird, ends with an animal, what is the name of the city? (raven-hedgehog)
13. Name a bird that can digest metal. (ostrich)
14. Which is easier: a pound of iron or a pound of hay? (they weigh the same)
Competition "Applesauce"
(2 apples, 2 graters, 2 plates)
More than 200 years ago, New Year was celebrated on September 1st. Dear guests were treated to apples straight from the trees. What does half an apple look like? For the second half. So, the competition - you need to prepare applesauce. The players are given 2 apples of the same size, each with a grater and a plate. Speed and quality are taken into account. The winner is awarded a prize, the second an apple.
Competition “Get an Apple”
A bowl of water is placed in front of each participant in the competition. The condition of the competition is to reach a floating apple without using your hands.
Competition "Relay Race"
(pan, spoon, glass of water)
Each team member uses a spoon to transfer water from the pan to the glass. Who is faster and who will have more water in the glass.
Competition "Take the Prize"
(chair, prize)
A bag with a prize is placed on the chair. Around the chair are the competition participants. The presenter reads the poem “One, two, three!”. Those who tried to grab the prize at the wrong time are eliminated from the competition.
I'll tell you a story
Fifteen times.
I’ll just say the word “three” -
Take the prize immediately!
One day we caught a pike
Gutted, and inside
We counted small fish -
And not just one, but TWO.
A seasoned boy dreams
Become an Olympic champion
Look, don’t be cunning at the start,
And wait for the command one, two, SEVEN.
When you want to memorize poems,
They are not crammed until late at night,
And repeat them to yourself
Once, twice, or better yet FIVE!
Recently a train at the station
I had to wait THREE hours.
But why didn’t you take the prize, friends?
When was the opportunity to take it?
Competition "Theatrical"
(task cards)
Interested competitors are given cards with a task that they complete without preparation. You need to walk in front of the tables like this:
- a woman with heavy bags;
- gorilla in a cage;
- sparrow on the roof;
- stork in the swamp;
- chicken in the yard;
- a girl in a tight skirt high heels;
- a sentry guarding the food warehouse;
- a baby who has just learned to walk;
- guy in front unknown girl;
- Alla Pugacheva during the performance of the song.
Competition “Make a Word”
“Strange” words are written on the board. In them above" rearrange the letters so that the word ceases to be "strange".
Ople - (field)
Rwanya - (January)
Lauzi - (street)
Badus - (fate)
Clerosa - (mirror)
Soap Bubble Competition
(air balloons)
The willing boys inflate the balloons. Then they break into pairs, each of which tries to “crush” the ball with their bellies. The surviving ball is a reward.
Competition "Get the candy"
(bowl, flour, candy)
Flour is poured into a bowl in a heap. The candy is inserted into it so that the tip sticks out, by which it can be pulled out. If your nose and cheeks are not stained with flour, you can take the candy as a prize. Not representatives of teams, but everyone who wants to test their dexterity can take part in this competition.
Competition "Funny Pictures"
(chalk, board)
On the board you need to draw AT THE SAME TIME: a triangle with one hand and a square with the other.
Competition "Mosaic"
(envelopes with postcards)
Each table is given an envelope in which beautiful card cut into different geometric figures. The task is to collect a postcard. (You can “restore” a landscape picture, a portrait of a writer).
Competition “One ring, two rings”
(items, rings)
At a distance of 2-3 meters from the competition participants there are objects wrapped in paper. Each person is given 3 rings with a diameter of 10-15 centimeters made of thick cardboard. Contestants must throw rings on these objects. The item on which the ring has fallen becomes the property of the victim.
Competition "Funny Nonsense"
(sets of strips of paper with text)
This competition improves the mood of those present and adds joy to the holiday.
The presenter has two sets of strips of paper. In the left hand - questions, in the right - answers. The presenter goes around the tables, the players take turns playing “blindly”, pulling out a question, (reading out loud) then an answer. It turns out to be hilarious nonsense.
Use your imagination when composing questions and answers. The larger the list of questions and answers, the more options for funny combinations you will get.
Sample questions:
- Do you read other people's letters?
- do you sleep peacefully?
- Do you listen to other people's conversations?
- Do you hit dishes out of anger?
- can you screw your friend?
- do you write anonymously?
- are you spreading gossip?
- Do you have a habit of promising more than your capabilities?
- would you like to marry for convenience?
- Are you obsessive and rude in your actions?
Sample answers:
- this is my favorite activity;
- occasionally, for fun;
- only on summer nights;
- when the wallet is empty;
- only without witnesses;
- only if it is not related to material costs;
- especially in someone else's house;
- this is my old dream;
- no, I am a very shy person;
- I never refuse such an opportunity.
Competition "Jump-jump"
Participants of the competition stand in one line. When the leader says “land,” everyone jumps forward; when they say “water,” everyone jumps back. The competition is held at a fast pace. The presenter has the right to pronounce other words instead of the word “water”, for example: sea, river, bay, ocean; instead of the word “land” - shore, land, island. Those who jump at random are eliminated, the winner is the last player - the most attentive.
Competition "Chamomile"
(paper daisy)
A large daisy was made, which has as many petals as there are tables in the classroom. A representative from each table tears off a petal with a task. The whole team takes part in the competition.
Possible tasks:
- show product advertisements;
- depict a silent picture from a fairy tale;
- act out a scene from school life etc.
Competition “Your Hand is Master”
(rope, scissors, candy, gifts)
Identical “candies” hang on a string, inside of which it is indicated what the one who cuts the “candy” with a blindfold will receive as a gift.
At the end of the holiday, the host (or representatives from each table) can read the poem:
New Year has come to us again,
And wonderful days have come!
And the thirty-first will leave:
And he'll take you away goodbye
All our bad marks and sorrows.
And the wishes are clear,
And every year the same:
Peace and tranquility for the whole country,
And children of different heights
Boots, hats and pants
Change once a year - but not less often;
Eat sweets, take care of your stomach;
Play pranks, but not mischief;
Chop cutlets, eat compote;
Go to the cinema, theater and bathhouse;
With that - to fight, but with that - to be friends,
But in general - do the right thing
And go to school every day,
Without demanding a reward for that!
Each participant in turn receives a card with a certain phrase, which will need to be depicted so that the others can guess what exactly the participant showed. Thus, the participant shows, the rest guess, then change to a new participant until everyone tries themselves in the role of an actor. Example phrases that cards may contain:
- poor student at the board;
- a crying child who wants to eat;
- angry dog;
- Santa Claus brought gifts;
- dance of little ducks;
- the street is slippery, and so on.
What is he like, this Santa Claus?
Elimination game. All participants stand in a circle. And, starting with any one (which will be considered the first after), the guys say one word of praise for Santa Claus. So, what is he like, our Santa Claus? Kind, magical, cheerful, beautiful, wise, sincere, generous, strong, good, bearded, mysterious, unusual and so on. Let the children show their imagination and tell everyone how they see good wizard. And whoever doesn’t name is out. And the few guys who stay in the game until the end will receive the title of winner and prizes.
And New Year is not New Year
Children sit or stand in a circle. Santa Claus or the presenter announces that now is the time to remember all the necessary things and objects that are elements of the holiday. In a circle, each participant takes turns naming one object. For example, a clock, a TV, a Christmas tree, a garland, Santa Claus, snow, a gift, and so on. A participant who cannot name the object is eliminated. The one who stays behind wins the last word.
Savvy answer
The presenter asks questions that relate to New Year's characters and school subjects at the same time, and the children answer and the smarter and more interesting the answer, the better. For example: how is the Snowman related to geometry? (it consists of balls). How is Santa Claus related to geography? (he flies all over the world and delivers gifts to children at every point, so he must know geography to a solid 5). How is the Snow Maiden connected to the Russian language? (she signs Greeting Cards for children and must do it competently). How more interesting participant answers such questions, the greater his chances of becoming a winner.
Secret for Santa Claus
The guys are divided into teams of about 10 people. Each team stands in a row, one after the other. The first participants receive a sheet - a letter, the information of which must be conveyed to Santa Claus, for example, on December 31 in the evening, hares and squirrels, deer and wolves, children and adults are waiting for you at the Christmas tree! At the “start” command, the first participants convey the information as they memorized to the second participant’s ear, trying to do it quickly and quietly so that the opponents do not hear, and so on along the chain. The team that is faster than the rest and, most importantly, correctly conveys information to Santa Claus (that is, last participant must say the original text of the letter), and wins.
Happy New Year
The guys are divided into teams of 11 people, each participant is given a felt-tip pen or marker. For each team, easels with whatman paper are located at the same distance. Each participant must jump in a bag, like a wolf in the cartoon “Well, Wait a minute!” to the easel and write one letter at a time so that at the end you get the phrase “Happy New Year.” So, at the command “start”, the first participants jump in a bag to the easel and write the letter “C”, then jump back and pass the baton to the second participants, the second write the letter “N”, the third - “O” and so on. The team that finishes the relay faster and writes “Happy New Year” will win.
When it's cold outside
The guys are divided into teams of 5 people. Each participant must wear mittens. Each team receives identical puzzle sets (preferably with a New Year's theme) with a small number of parts. At the command “start”, the teams begin to put together the puzzle using mittens. The team that completes it faster will win and receive a prize.
Cap
Children stand in a circle and, to the music, they begin to pass the New Year's cap around in a circle. When the music stops, the participant who still has the cap in his hands puts it on his head and completes the task of Santa Claus. Usually, children prepare poems or songs for Grandfather in advance, so there are no overlaps here.
Remove all the needles from the tree
Two blindfolded participants stand in a circle of fans. 10 clothespins are attached to each participant's clothing. At the leader’s command, the guys must help each other get rid of the clothespins as quickly as possible. Everyone takes part in turn, with clothespins being attached to different places each time.
New Year on one leg
All children stand at the Christmas tree and, at the command of the leader, take the “stand on one leg” pose. A funny New Year's song comes on and the guys start jumping - dancing on one leg without changing it. Whoever gives up is out, and whoever holds out until the end of the song wins.
Any celebration is, first of all, fun. What creates the mood for a holiday? Of course, entertainment! Including in the form of various games and competitions.
We offer you New Year's games for children that can be played both at home and in kindergarten or at school near the Christmas tree. Among the whole variety of games and competitions, you will certainly find exactly what suits you and will make the New Year unforgettable.
Game “Name the Gift”
Place a lot of toys and figurines in a spacious bag. The child must eyes closed pull out an object and guess what it really is. If the baby correctly recognizes the figure, then the gift goes to him.
Game "Owl on the hunt"
An “owl” is selected from the team of players to be the leader. The rest of the guys must portray wild or domestic animals: a cow, a bear, a hedgehog, a frog, a rhinoceros, a dog, a hippopotamus. After the presenter’s command “Day!” all the animals are jumping and having fun. After the word “Night!” no one moves, because the owl begins the night hunt for animals. The one who changes his position, blurts out or laughs loses. This animal becomes the prey of a bird of prey.
Racing game "Fish"
The leader forms two equal teams. Each group is given a fishing rod with a small hook on a line. In front of each team they place a hoop that plays the role of a pond. There are paper fish in the pond. Their number is equal to the number of participants in the game. From each team, accompanied by musical accompaniment, one person goes to the pond to pull out his goldfish. The first move is given to the captains, then to the rest of the participants in turn. The team that is the first to catch fish in its own pond is considered the winner.
Game "New Year's round dance"
One of the most common and favorite children's New Year's games. Children stand around the Christmas tree, holding hands together. A cheerful children's song is played, for example, “A Christmas tree was born in the forest,” “The little Christmas tree is cold in winter.” The guys, singing along, move around the tree in one direction, then the direction changes.
"Bring the snowball"
At the same time, two participants must run to the Christmas tree. The difficulty is that everyone has a spoon with an artificial snowball in their hand. At a signal, they scatter in different directions in the direction of the tree. Whoever turned out to be the most dexterous and did not lose his snowball along the way won.
Game "Bouncing Bag"
Two children take part in the race at the same time. They stand in an empty bag and begin to jump into races. The top of the bag is supported by hands. The first person to come running receives a legitimate prize from the presenter.
Game “We are funny kittens”
The guys dance in pairs to an incendiary composition. The presenter suddenly says the phrase: “We are funny kittens.” Immediately all the couples break up, and each individually depicts a dancing kitten. New Year's riddles are well suited for this game. The winners will be rewarded with sweet prizes.
Game "Build a Castle"
Several players participate at the same time. The guys study the drawn diagram of the castle. Everyone is given a certain amount plastic cups. Blindfolded, children reproduce the castle from memory. The fastest one wins the competition.
Game "Football with tangerines"
The kids are divided into two groups. Tangerines are placed on a large table. Children must use two fingers to score a goal against the opponent's goal.
Accurate shooter
Select a suitable target. This can be a bucket or basket. The guys must use paper balls (snowballs) to hit the target and earn their team a certain number of points and defeat their opponents.
winter wind
To play, prepare a ball rolled out of paper or a wad of medical cotton wool. Place it in the middle of the table. The goal of the game is for players to try to blow it to the floor as quickly as possible.
Decorate the Christmas tree
Divide the children into two teams. Place a box next to each team Christmas decorations. It is advisable that they are not made of breakable glass. Otherwise, in the chaos they will quickly break. Each team of players is provided with two Christmas trees. Players on each team must run from the start to the Christmas tree and hang the toy taken from the box. The game continues until the decorations run out. The fastest team to decorate their tree wins.
Cap
The guys stand in a circle and pass each other a New Year's cap. All this time there is music playing. As soon as the sounds subside, we see who has the headdress in their hands. Whoever gets caught tells Santa Claus a poem about winter or sings a song.
Build a snowman
First of all, you will need plasticine. The idea is that two people sit next to each other and jointly build a snowman. The task is difficult because everyone uses one hand. One person working right hand, second left. Together they must get New Year's snowman. It's especially fun if there are adults in pairs. The game truly connects and develops fine motor skills.
Cinderella's slipper
The guys take off their shoes and put them in a common pile. Everyone is blindfolded with thick cloth so that no one can peek. The shoes are mixed, then the presenter gives the signal to look for your things. A child with his eyes closed should be the first to find his shoes by touch. In the end, everyone will end up with someone else's shoes. The game is quite funny and active.
Cinderella
For the participants, slides of cereals, legumes and nuts are prepared and mixed. Players must remember the fairy tale “Cinderella” and, like it, but with their eyes closed, separate the ingredients.
Game "Train Engine" with dance elements
Both adults and children can take part in the game. Everyone stands behind each other, placing their hands on the waist of the person in front. Having lined up, the locomotive sets off to the accompaniment of lively music.
Competition "Help Grandfather"
Children are divided into two teams. Their task is to help Santa Claus pack gifts. One person runs a relay race with a bag and puts toys and candies out of it, and runs back. The second participant runs along the same route and collects everything back into the bag.
Game with Santa Claus “Pass the felt boots”
Children stand in a circle. They are given a felt boot, which they pass to a friend to the music. Santa Claus must catch up with his felt boots. You must pass the felt boots quickly, otherwise you may lose. Of course, Santa Claus will give in at first, but it’s better not to yawn.
Collect snowflakes
Tinsel stretches the entire length of the room. Paper snowflakes are attached to it. To make it easier for children, do not try to glue the paper to the tinsel too tightly. They choose two people and blindfold them with a scarf. While the music is playing, the guys must have time to collect all the snowflakes.
Snowballs
White snowballs roll out of paper. For convenience, children are divided into two equal teams. This game can be played in several ways. For example, pour the lumps onto the floor and ask the children to collect them in baskets while playing music. Or another option. Place a basket on the wall and hold a snow basketball competition. The team that throws the most snowballs is considered the winner of the competition.
Competition "Smeshinka"
Very fun game for little children. Children sit in a circle, and the leader gives each person a new name. For example, a snowman, an icicle, a Christmas tree, a gift, Santa Claus. Then he asks everyone in turn simple questions: “Where do you live?”, “What did you get for your birthday?”, “What’s your name?” best friend?", "Which your favorite dish?". But the trick is that you need to answer the questions with your new names. The same answer is given to every question. It turns out to be a pun, but no one should laugh. Those who disobey leave the circle. The most serious person wins the competition.
Box with a secret
You will need several empty boxes different sizes. Place the prize in the smallest one. Then place it in another box, and so on several times. Children sit in a circle and pass the box to each other, opening one of them. The winner is the one in whose hands the last one ends up - with the coveted prize.
New Year's auction
Children take turns listing everything that relates to the New Year: balls, gifts, Christmas tree, garlands, snowman, snow, candies, icicles, tangerines. Whoever could not come up with the right word is eliminated from the game.
Snowman portrait
To play the game you will need a large sheet of paper. This team game. Children with their eyes closed must draw a snowman. Everyone draws separate part: head, nose, buttons, hands, etc. Then the guys are untied and see what happened after all. young artists. Instead of a snowman, you can draw a Christmas tree or the Snow Maiden.
Wrap the gift
2-3 children are invited to participate. The assignment requires them to wrap a gift. But instead of holiday packaging, they are given toilet paper. So the guys compete to see who can wrap the surprise more beautifully. The task is not easy, but quite interesting.
Guess the item
The guys put warm gloves on their hands and put their hands in Santa Claus's bag. With their eyes closed, they need to guess by touch which toy they got in the bag. If they guess right, they take the prize for themselves; if not, they put it back into the bag, and the game continues.
Game "Alphabet greetings"
Children should wish their friends a Happy New Year, but for a reason. The presenter names any letter of the alphabet he likes. And the child must come up with a text for this letter. For example, the letter Z: “Health to you and your loved ones in the new year, happiness, success and a sea of smiles.” To be tricky, the presenter pronounces the letters not in alphabetical order, but out of order. It will be much more fun and spontaneous this way. Interesting situations occur when the presenter names letters such as Y, ь, Ъ, И.
Training your memory
Children carefully study what hangs on the tree, then turn away. Now they need to remember every detail and voice what they saw. The one who names the most toys wins.
Chef competition
Children are divided into three teams. In a minute, the first team must come up with festive dishes for the New Year starting with the letter “N”, the second team must come up with treats for the Snow Maiden starting with the letter “C”, and the third participants must pamper Santa Claus and come up with treats with the letter “D”. Whoever names the most dishes wins the culinary competition.
Grabbed - won
All kinds of toys are laid out on the floor: balls, dolls, trains, teddy bears. Participants dance around a pile of objects. Then, when the music ends and the presenter says: “Stop!”, each child must have time to grab two toys. Whoever gets one is eliminated from the game.
Glue the nose
Santa Claus is drawn on whatman paper full height, but at the same time they do not finish drawing the nose. Children are invited to fashion it out of plasticine themselves. With their eyes closed, they have to glue the nose into the right place. It turns out funny and fun.
Snowflake
Each child is given a ball of cotton wool. He must make a snowflake out of it by stretching the material beyond the edges. The snowflake must be made very thin so that it can fly up. After preparations, they launch it into the air and try to keep it suspended with their breath. The most dexterous one wins.
Musical hat
Pieces of paper with New Year's words are placed in a deep hat: Christmas tree, snowflake, Santa Claus. The guys take turns pulling them out and singing songs with the indicated words. Children can also recite poems on the specified topic.
Elusive felt boots
There are felt boots near the Christmas tree big size. Two children run around a tree different directions. Whoever puts on his felt boots first wins.
Cabbage
Form two equal teams. Players are given bunny ears. Cabbages are placed near the Christmas tree. It can be made from ordinary green paper. A player from each team runs to the Christmas tree and removes one leaf from the cabbage, passing the baton to the next one.
Hat
Children pass the hat around in a circle and put it on their neighbor's head. The game is played to cheerful music. When the music stops, they look to see who is still wearing the hat at that moment. This child recites a poem or sings a song about winter.
Carousel
Chairs are placed around the Christmas tree. But there must be one less than the number of players. Children walk around the Christmas tree, and when the music ends, they try to take the nearest chair. Of course, someone does not have time to find a place and drops out of the game. The most dexterous one receives a prize from Santa Claus.
Winter mysteries
Children sit in a circle, and Santa Claus takes turns showing cards with New Year's motifs depicted: a candle, an Advent wreath, a sleigh, a Christmas tree. The guys must name what is shown and how it can be used.
Another version of this competition is that Santa Claus asks each child in turn riddles on winter and New Year themes. For each correct answer, the player is awarded a chip (coin, card). To the one who collected the most trophies - Grand Prize from grandfather.
Portray Santa Claus
It might seem like a simple task, but it has its own difficulties. Two teams take whatman paper each and try to draw without hands New Year's character. According to the rules, markers can only be held in the mouth.
Blind the winter
A newspaper is spread out in front of the players. It needs to be crumpled up at the command of the leader. One condition - you don’t need to sculpt a big lump, it should fit in the palm of your hand.
Race in felt boots
Two teams are given large boots of Santa Claus. You need to safely run to the tree, run around it and come back. The felt boots are given to a friend and he repeats the run of the previous player.
Give a round of applause to winter
The presenter pronounces a set of words, and the children must recognize definitions related to winter and the New Year. When they hear the right word, then they clap their hands together. A number of words can be like this: vase, snowflake, shop, stick, icicle, snowdrift, chair, monkey, Santa Claus, whale, Snow Maiden, car, Christmas tree, leaves.
New Year is approaching
The New Year will not come if the guys don’t help him. They need to name as many New Year's words as possible. They take turns naming everything that comes to mind: snowflake, bell, garland, tinsel, star, chimes, snowball, gift, ball. Whoever has the last word wins.
Free the tree from needles
Two participants play. Ten clothespins are attached to their clothes, each. When the music starts, they must help each other take them off. The fastest one receives a sweet prize from Father Frost and Snow Maiden.
Puzzle in mittens
Divide the children into two teams. Each participant puts on mittens and tries with his comrades to assemble a puzzle with winter landscapes. It is advisable that there are not too many details.
Nimble Throw
The Snow Maiden holds in her hands a hoop decorated with bright tinsel. The team stands a few meters away from him and throws small paper snowballs at him. At the end, the snowballs are counted. Where there are more snowballs, that team is considered the winner.
Santa Claus's Assistant
Form two equal teams. Place a basket near the tree. It will need to be filled out New Year's gifts. Prepare in advance ordinary boxes covered with colored wrapping. The first player is given mittens and a beard. The child puts them on himself and runs with the gift to the basket, throws it into it and returns to the start. Passes the false beard and mittens to the next participant. And this is what the whole team does until the last player.
Build a snowman
The presenter must cut out the components of the snowman in advance. Body, nose, eyes, buttons, bucket, broom. All this is laid out in a chaotic manner on the floor. Two teams compete against each other for a time. The guys must figure out how to correctly place the details in the composition, and also have time to accurately complete their work in the allotted time.
Ice cream
Father Frost and Snow Maiden perform dances and feel warm. The host advises them to cool off with ice cream. Everyone is divided into two teams. Opposite each one stand Father Frost and the Snow Maiden and hold paper horns in their hands. The guys must run to them and put ice cream - snowballs - into the cones. This is the only way they will save fairy tale characters from the heat.
What types of Christmas trees are there?
The presenter says the phrase: “We dressed up our beauty, we did our best. What kind of Christmas trees are there in the forest?” The guys should remember the adjectives that describe the New Year's tree: fluffy, tall, New Year's.
Prizes and gifts
What are games and competitions without prizes? Let's figure out what is the best gift to give your child for winning the competition.
There is a universal and familiar reward option - sweets. However, you shouldn’t dwell on it, especially since on New Year’s holidays children already get a lot of sweets, which is not very healthy. Here are a few more gift options that Santa Claus can give to the winners of competitions and games:
- small toys. Depending on the age of the children, these can be small puzzles, cars, dolls, books, soft toys (including in the form of a symbol of the next year), mosaics, construction sets in small boxes;
- souvenirs - calendars, pens, cups. Such souvenirs can be ordered in an individual design with a general photo of the group or class;
- New Year's attributes - Christmas tree toys, snowflakes, figurines of Santa Claus, snowman;
- lottery tickets. Just not the ones sold in special stores, but those made specifically for the occasion. These could be just pieces of paper with numbers, according to which prizes will be drawn at the end of the holiday;
- wish. Comic wishes that can be fulfilled right at the holiday. For example: the child who won the competition makes a wish for the second child to sing New Year's song or recited a poem. Or a wish for Grandfather Frost to light the lights on the tree or dance;
- target. For example, rescuing the Snow Maiden from the hands Snow Queen or call the Snowman or somehow help out some holiday hero.
We hope this article will help you prepare happy holiday! Happy New Year!
Fun and competitions for the New Year will turn a costume party at school into a fun and lively holiday. Outdoor games and competitions, hosted by Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, will delight students and give them a fairy-tale mood. Fun competitions with prizes, quizzes and drawings will make the holiday interesting and memorable.
The game involves 10 people. For the competition you will need 9 chairs. All chairs should be placed in a large circle. It is better if they stand at a certain distance from each other. Participants, having heard the music, begin to walk in a circle. You cannot hold on to the back of a chair. At the end musical accompaniment children quickly sit on chairs. The participant who does not have enough chair is eliminated. After 1 player is eliminated, 1 chair is also taken. At the end of the competition, 2 participants and 1 chair remain. The one who sits on the last chair wins.
Game "New Year's bowling"
The game involves 2 teams of 6 people. To play, you will need 2 regular balls, which will act as a snow globe, and 20 pins (10 for each team), which will be considered icicles. Icicle pins are placed in a chaotic order every meter (starting from 1 meter) - the same for each team. Each team player takes turns walking up to the starting line and aiming the ball at the pins. The team that knocks down the most pins in 6 ball throws becomes the winner.
Game "New Year's Castle"
The game involves 3-5 people. Each of them is given 2 minutes to carefully study the castle drawn by the teacher. After the time is up, they are given colored pencils and blindfolded with a bandage or scarf. Each player must draw a similar castle from memory. The game is for both time and quality. It is necessary to reproduce the initial version of the New Year's castle as accurately as possible.
The player who completes the task best is declared the winner.
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Before the competition starts, you need to inflate as many white ones as possible balloons. They will play the role of snowballs. Participants are divided into 2 teams. Each chooses a captain. They are given a large garbage bag with pre-made holes for their feet. They climb into this bag and keep the top edge open.
Turns on funny music. At the leader’s whistle, team members begin to collect snowballs scattered on the floor and throw them into their captain’s bag. At the stop signal and the end of the music, the competition ends. The counting of collected snowballs begins. The team that collects the most balls wins.
Game "New Year's cap"
It is worth preparing children for this game in advance. It is necessary to give them the task of learning New Year's poems or songs. The competition begins with children lining up in one line or semicircle. Then dynamic music starts. Children begin to move to the music, passing the cap to each other in turn. Suddenly the music turns off, and the cap remains in the hands of one child. The schoolchild who remains with the cap comes forward from the semicircle and fulfills the wish of Grandfather Frost - he tells him a poem or sings a short song.
Before the competition begins, you need to arrange the chairs in a semicircle, then seat the children. Presenter New Year's holiday each student in turn says one part of the name fairy tale hero. For example: Gray..., Frog..., Scarlet.... The schoolchildren's task is to quickly continue the second part of the name of the hero from the fairy tale. If the child does not have time to answer within 10 seconds, then the right to answer is transferred to the participant sitting next to him. The student who fails to complete the task is eliminated from the game. At the end of the competition, the winner receives a sweet prize.
