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Birthday GameRead Aloud Activity

Pin the Tail onthe Donkey is apopular birthdayparty game. Children like it becauseit is fun. Adults like it because it isinexpensive and it doesn’t make amess.

Here’s how to play the game:Hang a large paper drawing of adonkey on a wall or door. Blindfoldthe children one at a time and givethem a tail to pin on the donkey. Thechild that gets the tail closest to thecorrect spot on the donkey wins thegame. To make the game harder forolder children, you can spin themaround after you blindfold them.

This fun birthday game can bepurchased at any party supply store.