New Year's games and competitions for children. Games at the New Year's party in kindergarten

To make the New Year's holiday fun, arrange for your guests interesting competitions and games. They will certainly lift the spirits of those present and contribute to positive rest. We offer you proven fun competitions for the New Year 2016. Choose a host (by the way, it can be not only Santa Claus, but also any other character), and have a blast!

New Year 2016 competitions for children

Christmas trees

All guests play, competition for attentiveness. The presenter tries to confuse the participants and says: “Let's imagine that we are in the forest and you are all different Christmas trees. You need to show what kind of Christmas trees you are. When I say “high,” you need to raise your arms up, when “low,” you need to sit down, and when you say “wide,” you need to spread your arms to the sides. The one who made a mistake leaves the game and receives a small incentive gift (small candy). The winner, the most attentive player, receives main prize.

Mummy

This competition, in principle, is also suitable for adults. He will make your guests laugh until they drop. You will need toilet paper for this. Divide the guests into two or more teams. Each team needs to choose a mummy. The rest must mummify her, that is, wrap her in toilet paper from head to toe. Teams must try to ensure that there are no gaps between the rolls of toilet paper and have time to get ahead of their opponents. You can complicate the task: also quickly remove the bandages from the mummy, and the bandage must remain intact.

Catch a snowball -competitions for the New Year 2016

Guests are divided into two teams. One of the team members stands away from the others and picks up a paper bag or bucket. The rest receive a set of “snowballs” - paper lumps or balls. Task for team members: you need to throw snowballs so that they all end up in a bag or bucket. The team that does it faster wins.

Hold the snowflake

This is a team relay competition. Each team is given a piece of cotton wool. One of the team members begins to blow on the cotton wool, trying to keep the “snowflake” in the air as long as possible. The presenter times the time. When the snowflake falls, the next player on the team starts blowing. The winner is the team whose “snowflake” hangs in the air the longest in the overall team standings.

Newton's law

You need two buckets and peas. Two participants are selected. Task: throw as many peas as possible into the buckets, while doing this you need to stand straight and not bend your back or arms. You need to keep your hands at chest level. The one with the most peas in the bucket wins.

Take it

Two people participate in the competition. They sit on either side of a small table or chair. A prize is placed on the table (for example, a small candy or chocolate). At the command of the presenter, participants must quickly place their hand on the prize. The one who does it faster (whose hand is on the bottom) gets the prize.

Robin Hood -competitions for the New Year 2016

This is a game of skill. She needs two hats, boxes, balls, buckets, a chair, rings. There are many variations of this game. You can choose the most suitable one for your guests. So, the guests put on hats and turn into Robin Hoods. You need to throw all the balls into boxes or buckets standing at a distance. You can make a ring throw out of an overturned chair and put the rings on its legs. You can try to hit an object standing at a distance with a ball.

Musketeers

For the competition you will need two chess officers and two fake swords. You can invite participants to wear hats to look like real musketeers. Participants stand on both sides of the table and take two steps away. The presenter places a chess piece on the edge in front of each person. On command, you need to lunge forward with your foot and prick the figure. The one who manages to do this first wins.

Mousetrap

Two participants create a “mousetrap”: they hold hands and dance in a circle. All the rest - mice - run around and then in the middle. Those who are in the mousetrap walk in a circle with their hands raised up and say: “We are so tired of the mice, they chewed everything, ate everything. We will set a mousetrap and catch all the mice.” At the last words, the hands give up and those “mice” that remained in the “mousetrap” join the round dance. Then the game continues until only the most attentive “mouse” remains. She wins.

New Year's balls -competitions for the New Year 2016

The presenter gives each participant a hoop and invites them to depict a New Year's ball. On command, you need to start rotating the hoop on your waist, neck, arm, or make the hoop rotate around its axis on the floor. The participant whose hoop spins the longest wins.

Crumple the snowball

Each participant is given a piece of paper (newspaper can be used). At the presenter’s signal, you need to roll up a “snowball” out of paper so that it fits in your fist. The one who manages to do this first will win.

Telegram to Santa Claus

Children, with the help of a facilitator, select and write down 13 adjectives on a piece of paper. For example: fat, slow, hungry, sad, dirty and the like. Now the presenter asks you to help him compose a telegram to Santa Claus. Children must fill in the missing adjectives in the order they are written on the sheet. Telegram text:

“... Grandfather Frost!

New Year- this is the most... holiday of the year.

All... children are looking forward to your... arrival.

We promise to sing you... songs, dance... dances!

Finally the New Year is coming!

Although I don’t want to remember about... studying, but

We promise to receive only... ratings.

So, don’t forget to take your… bag with you and give us… gifts.

Sincerely, your... boys and... girls!

Snow Queen

The task for each participant is to melt the spell of the Snow Queen. Everyone gets an ice cube and must make the cube melt. How they will manage to melt the ice - the children must decide for themselves. You need to melt the cube faster than others. The winner receives a prize.

Snowball -competition for New Year 2016

A game to “buy back” gifts from Santa Claus’s bag. All guests sit in a circle and pass a “snowball” (ball or paper ball) along the chain. At the same time, Santa Claus says:

“We’re rolling a snowball,

We count to five -

One, two, three, four, five -

Or, for example:

Sing a song for you...

Dance for you...

Let me tell you a riddle...

The one on whom the snowball landed completes the task, receives a gift from Santa Claus's bag and leaves the circle. And the game continues until all the guests receive the long-awaited prizes.

Decorate the Christmas tree

For the competition you need two small artificial Christmas trees. Two players are selected, each receiving a fishing rod with a hook at the end. Homemade Christmas tree decorations and toys are laid out in front of him. Task: hook the toy on a fishing rod and hang it carefully on the Christmas tree. The one who decorates the Christmas tree the fastest wins. In addition, the rest of the guests should also appreciate how beautifully the Christmas tree is decorated.

Balls

Several participants are selected and each of them receives a ball. He must place it in front of him. Then the presenter blindfolds everyone and gives the command to crush the ball with their feet. It turns out very funny: after all, the guests do not see the balls, and they constantly slip away and fly away to the sides.

Collect snowballs -competition for the New Year 2016

Each participant receives a small bucket or basket. The presenter blindfolds everyone and places “snowballs” (balls, small balls or lumps of paper) around. On command, blindfolded, you need to collect as many snowballs as possible into a bucket. When all the snowballs have been collected, the participants are untied and asked to count their snowballs. The one with the most snowballs wins the main prize.

The Great Houdini

The presenter ties each participant's hands behind their backs with small ropes. You need to knit it loosely, like a bow. The task is to release your hands on command. The one who manages to do this faster than others wins.

New Year 2016 competitions for adults

Target

The competition is very funny. Only men participate. The goal is to hit the target. In front of each participant is placed on the floor empty bottle. The leader ties a cord with a pencil at the opposite end to each person’s belt. You need to put the pencil into the bottle without touching it with your hands.

New Year's turnip -competition for New Year 2016

Participants are invited to dramatize the well-known fairy tale about the turnip. You need to choose 7 characters, each of whom must perform their own actions while the presenter tells the story. As soon as the presenter names the character, he does what is intended.

Turnip - hits his knees with his hands, claps his hands and shouts: “Both-on!”

Grandfather rubs his hands: “Well, well, well...”

Grandmother threatens grandfather with her fist and says: “I would kill him!”

The granddaughter shrugs her shoulders coquettishly: “What? I'm ready!"

Bug - scratches behind the ear: “I'm tired of fleas!”

The cat says a drawn out “Meow!”

The mouse shakes its head and squeaks: “We’ve finished the game!”

Alphabet toasts

Guests are invited to take turns making a toast - a wish for the New Year so that everyone's words next guest started in alphabetical order. For example: “I am absolutely sure that the people gathered here best company, for which I offer you a drink!”, “I’ll be brief and wish...”, “I want to tell everyone...”.

High sensitivity

Only women are selected to play. They stand with their backs to the chairs, the leader places some objects on the chairs and invites the women to sit on the chairs. You need to determine without using your hands what the woman is sitting on. The participant who does it faster will win.

Siamese twins - competitions for the New Year 2016

Two participants approach each other, stand side by side and hug each other. In this case, it turns out that one of them has his right hand free, and the other has his left. Now these participants are Siamese twins and must complete some task with their two free hands. For example, they are asked to cut out a snowflake from paper, lace a shoe, wrap a gift, and the like.

Games and attractions bring everyone into the atmosphere children's party a special note of ease and disorganization. Unlike theme songs and dances, they do not require special training, but will decorate any matinee. I offer a selection of games and attractions for the winter and New Year holidays in kindergarten.

1. Game with winter character
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3. Game “Run around the Christmas tree and put on felt boots”
4. Game "Sdrift-Pit-Snowflake"
5. Guessing game!
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7. Game "Who can make a Snowman faster?
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9. Game "Hit the Snowman"
10. Game "Confetti"
11. Dance game “One, two, three!”
12. New Year's auction
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14. Game "Two Frosts"
15. Game "Hat"
16. Game "The most dexterous"
17. Game “Dress up the Christmas tree”
18. New Year's concert
19. Game "Musical carousel"
20. Game "Felt boots"
21. Game "Collect a snowflake"
22. Game "Build a Snowman"
23. Game "Funny Rattle"
24. Game "Catch up with felt boots"
25. Game "Trap"
26. Playing with rattles
27. Game "Who can collect the most snowballs"
28. Game "Hares and Fox"
29. Andgra "Attach a nose to the Snowman"
30. Game “Carry it in a bag”
31. Game "Catch a Snowball"
32. Ice cream game
33. Snowball game

Game with winter character

Guys, aren’t you afraid to walk in the cold?

Children (slap their knees):

If we get together,

If we hold hands,

Then we can overcome any path.

What if the path is in the forest?

And we use our feet: stomp, stomp, stomp (they march in place).

What if the snowdrifts are deep?

And we’re on skis: chic-chic, chic-chic (swinging ski poles).

What if the river is frozen?

And we are on skates: burn-burn, burn-burn (hands behind your back, sliding movements with your legs).

What if the hill is steep?

And we are on a sled: uh-uh (two hands on the top right - movement down to the left).

What if the road is wide?

And we are in cars: w-w, w-w (steering wheel).

What if the rails are iron?

And we are on the train: chug-chug, chug-chug (they depict a train with their hands).

What if the bowl is dense?

And we're on the plane: wow.

Who will collect the most snowballs?

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 scores wins more snowballs.

Walk around the tree and put on felt boots.

Felt boots are placed in front of the Christmas tree large size. Two children are playing. At a signal, they run around the tree from different sides. The winner is the one who runs around the Christmas tree faster and puts on felt boots.

Game "Sdrift-Pit-Snowflake"

Character: And now, my young friends While the cheerful melody is playing, stand in small circles. Hold hands.

(music plays, children stand in circles)

As soon as I say: “Snowdrift!”, everyone raise your hands up. I’ll say “Yama!”, everyone sit down. I’ll say: “Snowflake!”, without giving up, draw it. That's it! Do you remember? Let's start the game! Snowdrift! Pit! Snowflake! Snowdrift!

Guessing game "!

Children:

Dear Grandfather Frost,

Look how you look at us

Guess, Santa Claus,

What are we doing now?

(play violin)

Father Frost:

You are scratching your beard.

Children:

No, we play the violin.

Children:

Dear Grandfather Frost,

Look how you look at us

Guess, Santa Claus,

What are we doing now?

(play the pipe)

Father Frost:

You drink milk.

Children:

No, we play the pipe.

Children:

Dear Grandfather Frost,

Look how you look at us

Guess, Santa Claus,

What are we doing now?

(play the piano)

Father Frost:

You sort through the grains.

Children:

No, we play the piano.

Leading:

Santa Claus, you didn’t guess anything, dance and make us laugh.

Santa Claus is dancing.

Relay race "Who is faster on a broom"

2 teams, 2 brooms, pins arranged in a checkerboard pattern. You need to run like a snake on a broomstick and not knock down the pins. The broom is passed on to the next person on the team.

Who makes a Snowman faster?

Game with three-dimensional and planar snowmen

Snowball game (with balloons)

The song “Snowball Game” was played

Vinti: Great! Now let's have a real snowball fight!

Tinti: Come on, I’ve already prepared them (brings balloons). While the music is playing, we throw the “snowballs” to the opponents’ side. After finishing the melody, count the number of “snowballs” on each side. Whoever has fewer of them wins. Attention! Let's start!

Game "Hit the Snowman"

Children take “snowballs” (tennis balls) and try to hit the snowman drawn on the large sheet paper. The child who hits the snowman the most times wins.

Game "Confetti"

Father Frost: Oh, it’s hot here, I’m about to melt. Granddaughter, bring some cold water to cool off.

The Snow Maiden brings a large mug filled 1/3 with confetti. Santa Claus pretends to drink, and suddenly pours confetti from his mug onto his parents.

Dance game “One, two, three!”

Parents come out and stand in a circle.

Santa Claus: I will give you tasks, and when you complete them, you count to three. Are you ready?

1.We will go left now... One, two, three!

2.Now let's go right... One, two, three!

3. Let’s get together to the center as soon as possible... One, two, three!

4.And we’ll go back... One, two, three!

5. We'll spin around a little... One, two, three!

6.And let’s clap our hands... One, two, three!

And now we repeat everything twice as fast.

And now we do everything at space speed...

(Instead of words, Santa Claus makes sounds reminiscent of rewinding a tape. The game is played at a frantic pace.)

New Year's auction

Children take turns listing everything that happens in the New Year: Santa Claus, Snow Maiden, Christmas tree, gifts, Christmas tree decorations, needles on the floor, snow, lanterns, etc. The one who runs out of ideas is eliminated from the game. The most resourceful one wins.

Finger game "White Snow"

Snowman: Show me again how snow flies in winter ?

Children:

White fluffy snow (soft movements with hands)

Spinning in the air (“flashlights” with hands)

And quietly to the ground (soft movements with the hands)

Falls. Lies down. (waves below from side to side)

And then, and then (2 strokes - we shovel snow)

We'll make a ball out of snow. (making snowballs)

Oooh! (throw snowballs at each other)

Game "Two Frosts"

Two “houses” are marked on opposite sides of the hall (you can mark them with flags). The players choose two Frosts: Frost - a red nose and Frost - a blue nose. It gets cold in the middle, and the rest of the players are on one side of the court behind the home line.

Both Frosts (address the guys with the words:

We are two young brothers,

Two Frosts are daring.

1st Santa Claus (points to himself). I am Frost - red nose.

2nd Santa Claus. I am Frost - blue nose.

Together. Which one of you will decide

Set off on a path?

All players. We are not afraid of threats

And we are not afraid of Frost!

After these words, the players run to the other side of the hall beyond the home line. Both Frosts catch and “freeze” those running across. Those who are “frozen” remain standing in place.

Then the Frosts again turn to the players, and they, having answered, run back to the “house”, helping out the “frozen” along the way, touching them with their hands. Those who were rescued join the rest of the guys. The game continues.

Hat

The game is good to play with fun rhythmic music. The children are standing around. Santa Claus or the host of the holiday begins the game by transferring the hat from his head to the head next to him standing child, he, in turn, transfers the hat from his head to his neighbor’s head and so on in a circle. At the command of Santa Claus (clap, whistle, blow with a staff), the movement stops, and the one who still has the hat on at that moment must dance, sing or tell winter poem, proverb, ask a riddle.

The most dexterous

Father Frost and Snow Maiden (or other characters according to the script) are holding in their hand a hoop entwined with Christmas tree tinsel. Cotton balls (“snowballs”) are poured onto the floor. Children, at the heroes' command, throw lumps into the hoops, then count the number of hits in Santa Claus's hoop and in the Snow Maiden's hoop.

Decorate the Christmas tree

In front of the main tree, two small Christmas trees and two boxes with unbreakable New Year's toys are placed. Three people are called to each Christmas tree. At the command of Santa Claus, children dress them up. Whoever decorates his Christmas tree with all the toys from the box faster and more accurately wins.

New Year's concert

Cards with New Year's illustrations are placed in a beautiful chest: Christmas tree, round dance, snowflake, icicle, skis, sleigh, etc. Children take turns taking out a card and, after looking at the image, must read a poem about this object or sing an excerpt from a song.

Musical carousel

Chairs are placed in a circle (there are 1 fewer chairs than there are players). Among those playing is Santa Claus or Snowman. Music sounds, all participants in the game begin to run around the chairs. As soon as the music stops, all the children quickly try to take their seats. The adult hero plays half-heartedly (giving in), pretending that he does not have time to sit down on a chair. Since all the seats are occupied by children, he will have to dance for everyone or give out gifts.

Felt boots

Large felt boots are placed in front of the Christmas tree. Two children are playing. At a signal, they run around the tree from different sides. The winner is the one who runs around the tree faster and puts on felt boots.

Collect a snowflake

Large snowflakes are cut into triangles. Placed near the Christmas tree. Task: while fun, moving music is playing, put all the details together. The winner is the one who keeps to the music and neatly folds everything.

Build a Snowman

The details of a snowman are cut out of whatman paper (two copies): three circles of different sizes. From colored paper: eyes, mouth, carrot nose, bucket, scarf, broom. The summoned children, on command, quickly assemble snowmen from the offered parts on the floor near the Christmas tree. The winner is the one who assembles the snowman more accurately, quickly and correctly, using all the prepared parts.

Fun rattle

Santa Claus competes with children in running in sacks or jumping on one leg around the Christmas tree. One condition is mandatory: after running or jumping to the agreed upon place, you must take a rattle - a maracas on a chair in front of the tree and ring it.

Catch up with felt boots

Children stand in a circle and are given felt boots in their hands. Children pass felt boots around in a circle to cheerful music, and Santa Claus tries to catch up with him. Children need to hand over the felt boots very quickly so that Santa Claus cannot take it away.

Trap

Having run away from the Snowman (or Santa Claus), the children stop and, clapping their hands, say: “One-two-three! One-two-three! Well, quickly catch us!” When the text ends, everyone runs away. The snowman (Santa Claus) is catching up with the children.

Playing with rattles

Children, holding rattles in their hands, run scattered around the hall to cheerful music. When the music ends, the children stop and hide the rattles behind their backs. The fox (or another character participating in the game) is looking for rattles. She asks the children to show her first one hand, then the other. Children behind their backs transfer rattles from one hand to another, as if showing that there is nothing in their hand. The fox is surprised that the rattles have disappeared. The music plays again and the game repeats.

Who will collect the most snowballs?

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.

Hares and fox

Children perform movements according to the text.

Along the forest lawn

The bunnies ran away.

These are the bunnies

Running bunnies.
(Children-bunny run easily around the hall.)

The bunnies sat in a circle,

They dig the root with their paw.

These are the bunnies

Running bunnies.
(The “bunnies” sit down and perform imitation movements according to the text.)

Here is a fox running -

Red-haired sister.

Looking for where the bunnies are,

Running bunnies.
(The fox runs between the children, and when the song ends, she catches up with the kids.)

Give the Snowman a nose

Place 2 stands in front of the tree and attach them to large sheets with the image of snowmen. Two or more children participate. They are blindfolded. At the signal, children must reach the snowmen and put their nose to it (this could be a carrot). Other children help with words: left, right, lower, higher...

Carry it in a bag

A bag is placed in front of the tree (it is partitioned into 2 parts, one of them has no bottom). Santa Claus calls children who want to ride in a sack. He puts the child in a sack and carries him around the tree. He places the other child in the part of the bag where there is no bottom. Santa Claus walks around the Christmas tree, and the child remains in place. Santa Claus returns and is “surprised.” The game repeats itself.

Catch a 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.

Ice cream game

Snow Maiden: And now the time has come -

Waiting for us fun game!

Santa Claus: But first I want to tell all of you guys a delicious riddle. Listen:

This little snowball

Place in a waffle cone.

It melts on the tongue

What is this? Who knows? (Ice cream)

The Snow Maiden and Father Frost stand on both sides of the tree and take small plastic buckets covered with silver paper. The presenters bring out a table on which there is a box with the inscription “ICE CREAM”, in which there are multi-colored plastic balls; they place it close to the audience. The presenter invites the children to split into two teams. Teams stand on both sides of the tree. Each team is given a small bucket covered with silver paper or foil and a large ladle. The presenter says that the assortment includes different ice cream: raspberry, orange, blueberry, strawberry, pistachio and chocolate. The playing child must run up to the box with popsicles, take a scoop of “ice cream” with a ladle, put it in a bucket, run and put it in the bucket of the Snow Maiden (the other team is Santa Claus). The winner is the team that fills the bucket of the Snow Maiden and Father Frost with scoops of “ice cream” the fastest. Parents can also take part in the game.

Attributes: table, box with the inscription “Ice cream”, multi-colored plastic balls according to the number of children ( even number), 2 small buckets covered with silver paper or foil, 2 large ladle, 2 medium plastic buckets covered with silver paper.

Snowball game

Children, divided into two teams, pick up “snowballs” - round foam balls or wads of cotton wool sewn into gauze - and try to hit each other. The task of the attackers is to hit the enemy with a snowball, the defenders are to dodge and not allow themselves to be hit. The team that makes the most accurate hits wins.

Used literature:

1. “Holidays and entertainment in kindergarten” / A manual for teachers and music directors. M., 1982
2. Root Z. Musical scripts for kindergarten. M., 2008
3. Zatsepina M., Antonova T. National holidays in kindergarten / Methodical manual for teachers and music directors. M., 2008

Prepared by:

musical director,

Minibaeva Alfiya Tuigunovna

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?..
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 push everyone around without difficulty? 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

Folds into Santa Claus's bag as much as possible more toys. 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.

CHIME FIGHT

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, marbles, 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 give the answers “true”, “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.Bloomed among the frost on a pine tree big roses. 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 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. (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 collect the most snowballs wins.

GAME “THREE CHAIRS”

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 laughing 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”). 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 HAS 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 that ends up in the goal wins. greatest number balls.

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 wrapped in bright wrapping paper on a chair 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 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, 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 Rush

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; arms to the sides; 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 back - 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.

Age: 3-99 years

Pmanufacturer (country): activity of one or two people (Russia)

Material: snow, tangerines, equipment as needed

Features: New Year competitions for adults and children

Approximate price tag: you can even get it for free

We bought gifts, and, and, a Christmas tree, cut them out for the windows, and brought them into the garden, we even know how to New Year's Eve, but they haven’t yet figured out how to entertain children and adult guests for the New Year. Therefore, today the Observation Zone will tell you New Year's Eve script so that none of the guests remain bored, and no one says about your holiday: “Yes, it was normal, in general, as usual.”

So, in order to run and jump for a reason, it is better to first come up with an idea for an event - a kind of goal of all these competitions. For children, the standard theme was the search for treasure/treasures/gifts from Santa Claus. If adults also participate, then I advise you to come up with something more original, for example, “Winter Olympic Games", "In the Footsteps of James Bond" or "The Mystery of an Abandoned House". Be that as it may, it is best to make souvenirs as a result of the competitions, and it is obligatory for each participant. One of the other important factors for your success as an animator should be right choice and the order of competitions. Active games should alternate with moderately active and absolutely calm ones (they are also intellectual). Remember, the presenter is unlikely to be able to participate in competitions: his task is to judge, prepare props and monitor fair competition. You will be responsible for creating teams of equal strength, purchasing gifts, eliminating conflicts and, ultimately, announcing the winners. Plus, you will be the one to blame if everyone quarrels, there aren’t enough balloons for someone, the children cry out of resentment, and there aren’t enough prizes. Therefore, if you decide to work part-time as an animator, take it responsibly.

New Year's competitions can be divided into two groups: those carried out on the street and at home. Of course, it's more fun to play outside, which means let's talk about the first group first. I offer several options - on different ages And different quantities participants.

1. Sculptors. The presenter names a letter, and the participants must fashion any object out of snow whose name begins with this letter. Whoever blinds faster and more reliably wins.

2. Hunting. The balls are tied to the foot of each participant; at the signal from the leader, the players must burst other people’s balls while maintaining the integrity of their own. The last one with the inflated balloon wins.

3. Repeat. Participants walk in a circle behind the leader and repeat all his movements, except one (for example, “hands up”), which is agreed upon in advance. The one who repeated the forbidden movement is eliminated. I advise you to think through the list of your moves in advance, because at the moment of the game everything will fly out of your head.

4. Shooter. Shooting at targets with prepared snowballs. Another option is snow bowling. If there is no sticky snow, you can wet the snowballs with water or use prepared ones. balloons, filled with water and frozen. Empty plastic bottles are suitable as targets.

5. Designer. Let's build a snowman for speed and beauty. It’s great if you prepare equipment in the form of a bucket, a carrot, a scarf and sunglasses with a straw hat.

6. Tangerines. Not using tangerines on New Year’s Day is a sin. Therefore, a relay race with the transfer of citrus fruits must be mandatory.

7. Treasures. We hide the treasure in advance in waterproof packaging and bury it in the snow. Suitable for very young children, as it won't be very difficult to find based on your footprints.

8. Artist. This competition can replace making a snowman if there is no sticky snow. We draw the declared characters on the snow, preferably with tinted water. The necessary props are dyes.

9. Lame. A relay race played in teams of two participants, whose nearest legs are tied. The goal is to be the first to reach the finish line. Classic, but funny.

10. Let's pull and pull. Winter option tug of war, only the rope must be passed through a snowman made in advance. The goal of the game is to tug of war without knocking over the symbol of winter.

11. Finally, one of the following options: stream, let's go, let's go, stop, dodgeball or your favorite snow fight. There are no losers here.

If on New Year’s Day it’s minus 20, if there’s no snow at all, if you don’t have winter clothes and you’re sitting at home, then the Observation Zone has come up with something for you to do just in case.

1. Rhymer. Teams must come up with poems with rhymes you have prepared in advance. It is advisable to compose rhymes on a New Year's theme and use the names of the participants. Your prep work is essential.

2. Snow in the house. We make snowballs from office paper and see who is the most accurate. Teams participate: one throws, the other catches snowballs in a bag/bucket/pan.

3. Mousetrap. Competition for children. Two adult leaders hold hands, creating a mini-round dance, and say something like this: “We are so tired of the mice, they chewed everything, ate everything. Let’s set up a mousetrap and catch all the mice.” Children run between the hands of the catchers. At the last words, the adults' hands drop - whoever is caught joins the round dance. The last one not caught wins.

4. Cook. Within a certain time, the participants in the game must make New Year's menu. For one team, all dishes should begin with the letter “N” (New Year), for the other - with the letter “M” (Father Frost), for the next - with the letter “S” (menu for the Snow Maiden). The team with the longest menu wins.

5. Repeat. The game is similar to the competition for the street, you can modify it. For example, the players stand in a row, with the leader in front of them. He blows one whistle, then two. At one whistle, all participants 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.

6. Get rich. Eight or more people take part in the game. You must have one coin. Everyone is divided into two teams and sits opposite each other at the table. One team receives a coin and the participants pass it to each other under the table. The commander of the opposing team slowly (you can silently) counts to ten, and then says: “Hands up!” The players of the team that passed the coin must immediately raise their hands up, with their hands clenched into fists. Then the commander says: “Hands down!” - and players must place their hands, palms down, on the table. The one who has the coin tries to cover it with his palm. Now the players of the opposite team confer and decide who has the coin. If they guessed correctly, the coin goes to them; if not, it remains with the same team. If small children are playing, the decision about who has the coin is made immediately after raising their hands up.

7. Four elements. The presenter, standing in the center of the circle, throws the ball to any participant in the game and says one of four words: “earth”, “water”, “air” or “fire”. The one to whom the ball is thrown must catch it, throw it back to the leader and, if the word “earth” was said, name any animal that lives on land, if “water” - any fish, if “air” - a bird. And if the presenter says “fire,” the player who caught the ball must silently turn around. Whoever makes a mistake in the answer or hesitates raises his hand up and next time must catch the ball with one hand. If he makes a mistake this time too, he’s out.

8. Masterpiece. Each team receives a New Year's themed word. Using the props you have prepared (paper, scissors, glue, glitter, plasticine, cotton wool, etc.), they need to create a picture.

9. My favorite competition. Participants sit down at a table, each writes on a sticker the name of any character, fairy-tale, real, book or cartoon. Then everyone exchanges papers. Regardless of what is written on the sticker they receive, everyone sticks it on their forehead. Then, one by one, the players ask others questions like “Am I real?”, “Am I a boy?”, “Am I wooden?”, the answer to which can only be “yes” and “no.” The goal is to be the first to guess who you are.

10. You can end the game with your loved ones phantoms or charades.

Happy New Year to you!

Note to Sobyanin. Amazing playgrounds

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, which 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. A hoop is placed in front of each team, playing 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 under musical accompaniment one man 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 the signal they scatter different sides 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 one 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.

Marksman

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 tree toys. 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. Whoever among the teams decorates their tree the fastest 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 should get a 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. Whose team throws the most snowballs is considered the winner of the competition.

Competition "Smeshinka"

A 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?", "What's 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. Who couldn't 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. Each person draws a separate part: head, nose, buttons, hands, etc. Then the children are untied and see what the young artists have achieved. 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 holiday dishes for the New Year with the letter “N”, the second treat for the Snow Maiden 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

Near the Christmas tree there are large felt boots. 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). The one who collected the most trophies will receive the main prize from grandpa.

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, 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. Who will it be for? last word, he won.

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 him small snowballs from paper. At the end, the snowballs are counted. Wherever 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 with 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 group photo 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 made precisely on the occasion of the celebration. 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 a New Year's song or recite 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!