Pass the Parcel Party Game
Wrap a small prize in many layers of paper. Play music and pass the parcel; when music stops, the holder removes one layer. Last to unwrap wins.
Educational Value
Teaches turn-taking and handling winning and losing.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Wrap the prize in many layers.
- 2
Sit in a circle and pass while music plays.
- 3
Stop music; whoever holds it removes one layer.
- 4
Repeat until someone unwraps the prize.
Pass the Parcel Party Game
Wrap a small prize in many layers of paper. Play music and pass the parcel; when music stops, the holder removes one layer. Last to unwrap wins.
Educational Value
Teaches turn-taking and handling winning and losing.
Materials Needed
- Small prize
- Wrapping paper or newspaper
- Music
Instructions
- Wrap the prize in many layers.
- Sit in a circle and pass while music plays.
- Stop music; whoever holds it removes one layer.
- Repeat until someone unwraps the prize.
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