New Year's games and competitions for children
New Year is a holiday that everyone, adults and children, is looking forward to. Interesting competitions for children for the New Year will help you relax and have fun at the same time. 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?.. Are frosts and colds going to scare you?.. Are you ready to dance at the Christmas tree sometimes?.. The holiday is nonsense, Are we better off getting bored? .. Santa Claus brought sweets, Will you eat them?.. Are you always ready to play with the Snow Maiden?.. Can we easily push everyone around? Of course... Grandfather never melts - Do you believe in this?.. Is it necessary 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 the most New Year's items wins. The game can be played 2 times with different players.
PICK POTATOES
Inventory: Baskets according to the number of participants, cubes, balls, odd numbers. 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. (Correct) 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. (Incorrect) 4. With the Snow Maiden, the Snowman is used to coming to children. He loves to listen to poems and then eat candy. (True) 5. In February, on New Year’s Eve, Good Grandfather comes, He has 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. (True) 7. Toadstools don’t grow in winter, But they roll sleds. Children are happy with them - both girls and boys. (True) 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. (True) 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 collect the most snowballs wins.
GAME “THREE CHARTS”
The presenter speaks quatrains, and the children shout out the words of each final line in chorus.
She is beautiful in her outfit, Children are always happy to see her, There are needles on her branches, She invites everyone to a round dance... (Christmas tree) There is a laughing clown on the New Year tree In a cap, Silvery horns And with pictures... (Flags) Beads, colored stars, Miracle masks painted , Squirrels, cockerels and pigs, Very sonorous... (Clappers) A monkey will wink from the tree, A brown bear will smile; A bunny hanging from cotton wool, Lollipops and... (Chocolates) An old boletus, Next to him a snowman, A red kitten-fluff and a big one on top... (Pine cone) There is no more colorful outfit: A multi-colored garland, Gilded tinsel And shiny... (Balls) A bright foil lantern , The bell and the boat, The little engine and the 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 come?.. Why does everyone make a wish in advance?.. Why will the path of knowledge lead you to “A” grades?.. Why will the Christmas tree playfully wink at you with its lights?.. Why Is everyone here waiting for the Snow Maiden with Grandfather today?.. Why are the Children dancing in a circle in the elegant hall?.. Why does Santa Claus send good luck and peace to the children?..
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”). The game changes from a slow pace to a fast pace. 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?"
On the back of two chairs hangs a winter jacket with the sleeves turned out, and on the seats lies a 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: At the New Year's hour, friends, you cannot ignore it! 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 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 leader 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 up, 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 of: 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-tip 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 a light one; Not a snowflake, but flying; Not a kidney, but 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... - Children, fun... - Lilies of the valley and roses... - Grandfather Frost... - Sounding laughter and jokes ... - Boots and jackets... - Pine cones and nuts... - Chess pawns... - Serpentine, lanterns... - Lights and balls... - Confetti, crackers... - 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; the left hand is lowered, the right is 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 come back - and so on until the last player. The first team to decorate the Christmas tree wins.
AUCTION
Santa Claus says: “We have 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: “Clapperboard - one, firecracker - two...” The auction continues.
New Year 2021 competitions for children and adults at home
Meeting a magical night can be an excellent occasion to gather everyone at the festive table. Well, games will help a cheerful group unite and have a great time.
Pass it on to someone else
The presenter collects various interesting items of clothing in a bag in advance. Anything he finds in the house. You can, of course, purchase items in joke shops. The guests sit at the table and, to the music, begin to pass the bag around in a circle. Then the melody suddenly stops, and the one on whom it stopped takes out, without looking, any thing that he must put on himself.
The game continues until all participants are dressed up. They finish everything off by dancing together in new images.
Guess me
Everyone present writes on a piece of paper the names of animals, professions, etc. The notes are put into a hat, from which everyone then takes them out in turn. Next, everyone depicts what they pulled out using gestures and facial expressions, and the rest try to guess who it is.
There is a similar game using stickers. They write the character's name on them and stick the pieces of paper on each other's foreheads. Then everyone guesses the inscription on the forehead by asking leading questions.
Connect the elements
Requisites:
- cards with body elements and actions;
- two containers from which players will take out tasks (hats, boxes, etc.).
Approximate options for connecting two cards:
- Scratch your belly on the door.
- Wiggle your butt left and right.
- Rub your head against your neighbor.
The participant who performs the given actions funniest wins.
I'm an artist, that's how I see it
The following items will be needed:
- A4 sheets;
- simple pencils;
- blindfolds.
Participants are given sheets of paper and pencils. Then everyone is blindfolded and given the task of drawing one of the guests. The most talented one wins.
Guess the melody
There are several variations of this game. The music is distorted in advance in a special program, they include a backing track, the beginning of the song, etc. At the same time, the melody can be played using improvised means, moreover, even just with your hands. For example, clap a melody.
The winner is the participant who guesses the most songs.
Mafia
Even if this is not exactly a New Year's and fun game, however, it attracts all the guests. Moreover, cheerful people turn any idea into laughter. It is better to buy a special deck of cards; the presenter can whisper the roles in the participants’ ears or distribute ordinary cards, the designations of which he will later announce. Notes will also work. Remake the game in a New Year's way, replace the usual characters:
- civilians - bunnies;
- Commissioner - Santa Claus;
- mafia - witch;
- The doctor is a snow maiden.
And either the mafia or the civilian wins.
