Free
20 mins
Ages 6+
Who am I? sticky note game
Stick a secret name on everyone's forehead, then ask yes or no questions to work out who you are.
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What's in the bag? feely game
Pop some everyday objects into a pillowcase or cloth bag. Players reach in without looking and try to guess what they're holding by feel alone. It's great for little ones learning words, and older kids can make it harder with tricky objects.
Ages2+
Time15 mins
CostFree
MessLow mess
WhereIndoors
What you need
Avoid anything sharp, and keep small objects away from under-3s.
Let's go
While the kids aren't looking, put the objects into the bag.
One at a time, each player reaches in and holds one object without looking.
Describe it out loud. Is it soft or hard? Smooth or bumpy? Heavy or light? Cold?
Have a guess, then pull it out to see if you're right.
Score a point for every right answer. Let the kids fill the bag for the grown-ups next.
Real talk
- Make it harder with similar things, like a 1p and a 2p coin, or a fork and a spoon.
- Do a themed bag, like things from the beach, Christmas things or things that start with the letter B.
- Use a blindfold and pass round food for a taste-and-smell version.
Sensory explorers?
Science centres and some museums have hands-on touch tables and sensory rooms for little ones.
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