Toddler Birthday Party Games and Activities

These simple toddler birthday party games are all you need for a fun celebration! Because of the short attention span of children this age, you really don't need lots of complicated birthday party games for toddlers.

NOTE: Check out the toddler birthday party ideas page for a wealth of helpful tips for toddler party planning.

The Best Toddler Birthday Party Games and Activities

When planning birthday party games for toddlers, keep these principles in mind:

• Remember those short attention spans. The shorter the game or activity, the better.
• The less waiting in line, the better.
• 45 minute clown shows or magic shows will probably not be a good idea. Also remember that these types of presentations can be scary too!
• If you are going to have a jump castle, be sure to have an adult who can monitor it. It is not a good idea to have the little kids jumping with the bigger kids. Heed the warning label and abide by the number of children allowed in it at one time. Keep everyone safe!

Some appropriate toddler games include the following:

• Hot potato with different objects (according to what theme you are using)
• Digging for treasure in rocks or sand (dig for whatever matches your theme- plastic bugs, princess rings, dinosaur eggs, etc.)
• Playing with balls and bubbles
• Big color parachute
• Pin the face on the character (according to whatever theme you are using)
• Planting flowers in little pots or cups
• Playing with balloons (with adult supervision).

For more game ideas for all ages (including some others that might be appropriate for this age group), visit Birthday Party Game Ideas

These toddler games and activities will guarantee a fun event for all the little ones, and for you, too!