There are only two weeks left until everyone's favorite holiday. An incredibly important time is coming - preparation for the coming New Year. What will your holiday be like? It's not too late to make it bring a lot of joy and fun. On this night, we, adults, turn into children, and expect something unusual, magical, fabulous from New Year's Eve. We begin to believe in miracles and are ready to enthusiastically play different games and participate in comic competitions. “World 24” cannot guarantee a New Year’s miracle for everyone, but we can definitely create a festive mood for the entire company! "World 24" has prepared a selection of fun competitions and games for the New Year's party. Choose what suits you.
Idea 1: enjoy the beauty of Moscow from a bird's eye view
Moscow is a beautiful city with historical buildings and modern buildings. Admiring its panoramas is a real pleasure. To discover bird's eye views of the capital, you can visit observation decks, rooftops, restaurants in towers, or rent apartments in skyscrapers. Choose!
Free viewing platforms:
- site next to the Russian Academy of Sciences . Offers views of the city center, St. Andrew's Monastery, Moscow State University;
- site on Vorobyovy Gory . Allows you to admire the Moscow River, the Ostankino TV tower, the Luzhniki sports complex, and the skyscrapers of Moscow City;
- Patriarchal Bridge . Helps to appreciate the beauty of the House on the Embankment, the Kremlin, and the Red October cluster;
- platform on the roof of the Central Children's House . Gives you the opportunity to look at the domes of cathedrals, Kremlin towers, Lubyanka Square.
Observation platforms with paid entrance:
- two sites of the Ostankino TV tower . Located at an altitude of 337 meters (closed) and 340 meters (open);
- three sites in Moscow City . Located in the towers “Empire” (height 235 meters), “Federation-East” (360 meters) and “Eye” (354 meters);
- playground in the park named after. Gorky . Located on the roof of the Main Entrance arch, height – 18 meters;
- Bell tower "Ivan the Great" . It is located on the territory of the Kremlin. Height – 25 meters;
- observation decks of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior . Height – 40 meters.
Restaurants and bars with great views:
- White Rabbit (16th floor of the building on Smolenskaya Square);
- City Space Bar (34th floor of Swissotel Krasnye Holmy);
- SIXTY (62nd floor of the Federation Tower);
- Buono (29th floor of the Radisson Collection hotel);
- Time Out Bar (13th floor of the Beijing Hotel).
Idea 2: have a picnic in nature
Going on a picnic is a great idea in the warm season. It is not necessary to leave Moscow; you can find a suitable place directly in the capital. Many parks and estates provide special areas for such recreation.
For example, you can comfortably sit:
- on Andreevskaya embankment on Vorobyovy Gory;
- on the shores of Bottomless Lake in Serebryany Bor ;
- in the picturesque park "Tsaritsyno" ;
- in the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo not far from the cascade of ponds;
- on the embankment next to Kolomenskoye ;
- in Kuzminki (there are places with and without barbecue);
- on the territory of one of nine picnic areas in Izmailovsky Park ;
- in corners with pristine nature of Troparevsky Park ;
- at the barbecue points of the Biryulevsky Arboretum ;
- to the visitor and “Red Pine” park “Losiny Ostrov” ;
- in the sports park "Oxygen" of the Bitsevsky forest .
Idea 3: reach for the star
Admire the light of the stars and celestial bodies, watch the flight of a meteorite - what could be more romantic? One idea for a date is to meet at a planetarium or observatory.
In particular, you can visit:
- Moscow Planetarium with several halls, observatories and the Urania Museum;
- Moscow State University Observatory;
- People's Observatory in the park named after. Gorky or Sokolniki Park.
New Year's forfeits
Translated from German, “fant” means “pledge.” The game, where participants gave away something and then “bought back” it by completing a task, was known and loved back in the 19th century. Over the years, the game has acquired many variations. One of them is New Year's.
Materials
- Hat or bag for forfeits.
- Task cards.
The players' task is to complete their forfeit.
Rules Players place one personal item in a hat or bag. Then the leader takes out these items one by one. The participant whose forfeit has fallen must draw a card with a task for himself and complete it. The tasks must be New Year's. For example, depict the chiming clock, sing the song “A Christmas tree was born in the forest,” or tell a poem about Santa Claus.
Idea 4: Feel the adrenaline rush
Experiencing extreme sensations and adrenaline rush, getting vivid impressions is not an option for everyone. If you like extreme recreation, in the capital and the nearby Moscow region there is a lot of entertainment that will allow you to feel an explosion of emotions.
Options include:
- skydiving. Moscow flying clubs are based outside the city. The closest to the capital are “Aerograd Kolomna”, “Aeroclassics”, “Volosovo”, etc.;
- downhill mountain biking. Possible on the territory of Filevsky and Bitsevsky parks, Vorobyovy Gory, in the Krylatsky Hills, Strogino;
- visit to the rope park. For this purpose, you can go to VDNH, city parks, and the Riviera shopping center;
- zip line descent. This entertainment is offered, in particular, by the Grand Quarry base in the Dmitrovsky district, the Freestyle extreme park in Dzerzhinsky, the Vershina sports complex in Orekhovo;
- excursion to a cave or quarry. You can feel like speleologists in Krylatskoye, Dorogomilovo, Lytkarino, under the Sparrow Hills;
- flying on a jetpack. The service is available, for example, in Serebryany Bor and at the Troitskoye base in the Mytishchi district;
- other entertainment: karting, flying in a wind tunnel, on an airplane, hang gliding, hot air balloon or flyboard, riding motorcycles and ATVs, diving, rope jumping.
Sticker stalker
Do you like Stalker?
You can tickle your nerves not only at abandoned military-industrial sites, but also at a party. This game is perfect for both a group of close friends and an unfamiliar group. Materials Stickers (for example, in the form of snowflakes) - 5-10 pieces for each participant.
The players' task is to get rid of stickers.
Rules Hand out stickers to guests. You must stick your stickers to the clothes and bodies of other players, but without them noticing. If you are spotted, the sticker you failed to attach will end up on you. The first one to get rid of all the stickers wins.
Idea 5: attend a tea ceremony
The next date idea is to attend a tea ceremony. In specialized clubs you will find a cozy atmosphere, a chamber interior, an atmosphere of relaxation, and pleasant background music. But the most important thing is the spectacular ceremony performed by the master. He will tell you about the characteristics of the varieties and methods of brewing the drink, and will help you become familiar with the art and culture of tea drinking.
A short list of popular establishments:
- “House of the White Crane” (metro station “Mendeleevskaya”);
- “Iron Phoenix” (metro station “Sretensky Boulevard”);
- “Tea Workshop” (metro station “Lubyanka”);
- Club for the enlightened “Mate” (metro station “Serpukhovskaya”).
Idea 6: communicate with animals
Feeding our friendly little brothers, looking at ferocious predators or appreciating the beauty of exotic birds is incredibly interesting. Communication with animals fills us with positivity, kindness, and lifts our spirits. If a girl, for ethical reasons, does not refuse to visit zoos, then you can invite her on a date to such a place.
Popular options:
- The Moscow Zoo introduces more than 8 thousand wildlife inhabitants. On its territory there is a “Bird House”, where over 70 species of exotic birds live;
- Exopark in the Rio shopping center is a place where about 300 representatives of the animal world of the desert, savannah and tropics are kept;
- Moskvarium reveals the secrets of the oceans. Here you can also watch a show of sea animals, swim with dolphins;
- The oceanarium in the Rio shopping center brings together more than 3,000 species of fish and animals under its roof;
- The Marine Aquarium on Chistye Prudy is known for its coral garden, which shimmers with bright colors and introduces marine life - from shrimp and turtles to tropical fish and sharks;
- Losiny Ostrov Park provides an opportunity to visit an elk biological station with tame giants, environmental events and a zoo corner.
Options for the most sociable:
- “TutEnot” near the Ozernaya metro station is a nursery where you can interact with animals. They are allowed to feed, pet, and photograph. If you wish, you can attend a raccoon therapy session;
- the Trubetskoy estate in Khamovniki is a place where you can have a wonderful walk along the picturesque alleys, admire squirrels, tame swans, ducks, pheasants;
- The cat cafe is a positive corner where you can eat, chat with purrs and, if you wish, find a friend. Popular places include “Kotofaynya” on Moroseyka, “Cotissimo” on Novaya Basmannaya or on Maly Gnezdnikovsky Lane, “Cats and People” on Gilyarovskogo Street;
- “Animal cafes” differ from “cat cafes” in their inhabitants. Thus, in the “Zaykafe” on Seleznevskaya Street there live rabbits, in the “Ezheminutka” on Novokuznetskaya - prickly African babies, in the “Sea Fluffies” in Petrovsky Lane - a turtle and pigs.
Outside the capital, in the Moscow region, there are many ethno- and eco-farms, contact villages, nature reserves, nurseries, parks, and tourist complexes where you can interact with animals.
“Evening games with the child at home.” Consultation for parents
Alla Sarsania
“Evening games with the child at home.” Consultation for parents
Consultation for parents.
EVENING GAMES WITH A CHILD AT HOME.
The child has returned from kindergarten, and you cannot recognize your baby: he becomes uncontrollable, rushes around like a meteor, screams, laughs, easily breaks into tears. Mom and Dad are surprised. But in vain! Try to spend a few hours in a large noisy company - and by the evening you will have a headache , irritation will accumulate, and you will want to go home quickly. And your child spends the whole day in such an environment, so by the evening the seething tension is ready to burst out along with tears, screams, and whims.
How can parents help their child ? One of the best anti-stress techniques is play. It allows the child to loosen up and relax. Try to follow a few simple rules:
- the choice - to play or not to play - should always remain with the child . Perhaps just today he is so tired that he just wants to take a walk or read.
— «evening»
the game should not be noisy, accompanied by running and shouting.
If during the day your child is “quiet”
, and
in the evening - “savage”
“Rwaklya”
helps to relieve tension and give an outlet to destructive energy .
Prepare unnecessary newspapers, magazines, papers and a wide bucket or basket. A child can tear , crumple, trample paper, in general, do whatever he wants with it, and then throw it into the basket.
You can even jump on a pile of pieces of paper - they spring well. If your little person doesn’t sit down for a minute in kindergarten and won’t stop at home games with a gradual decrease in physical activity that do not contain an element of competition will help him. One of these games is “Mushroom Picker”
.
Invite your child to place skittles or small toys in random order at a short distance from each other. If you at home , you can hang toys on it. Then ask your son or daughter to close their eyes and, from memory, collect all the objects (mushrooms)
into the basket.
Collected mushrooms can be sorted by color, shape, size. You can attach a note to one of the items with a further plan for the evening : “Come on, let’s paint the pebbles?”
or
“Can you help me in the kitchen?”
.
You cannot run or jump in the kitchen. But you can turn your kitchen into a creative workshop. For example, making your own play dough is very simple. There are plenty of recipes on the Internet, all the basic ingredients can be found in any kitchen, and you only need about 10 minutes of time. The result is a pleasant, very pliable mass. And you don’t have to be afraid that your baby will suddenly decide to try his work out for himself.
Almost all children benefit from playing in the water . Fill the bath with some warm water, place an anti-slip mat, and turn on a warm, high shower. All the scum of the day - fatigue, irritation, tension - will go away, “drain”
from baby.
Games in water follow the general rule: they should be quiet and calm:
- you can blow paper boats, or you can blow soap bubbles: ask your child to blow a huge ball and a tiny bubble;
- play with sponges: watch how they absorb and release water, make it “rain” for your child
from sponges, turn them into boats or dolphins;
— fill the sink with soap suds and calmly watch your child’s ; or even better - give him several plastic cups, spoons, cups so that he can play with bubbles, the baby will be delighted;
- take grated soap with water or shaving cream and food coloring, this paint will allow your young Picasso to create his masterpieces right in the bathroom without threatening surrounding objects, and the cupcake tins will serve as just the perfect palette: fun to make, fun to play and easy to clean;
- just give two or three jars, and let the water pour back and forth, the sight and sound of pouring water has a calming effect - in 15-20 minutes the child will be ready to go to bed.
And let a fairy tale await your fidget in the bedroom, but an unusual one:
- tell a well-known fairy tale, without using proper names and replacing old concepts with similar modern ones: a ball - with a disco, a carriage - with a car, a princess - with a supermodel. I wonder when the child will understand what fairy tale you are telling him. But when the fairy tale is guessed, continue your exciting remake.
- you can compose a whole fairy tale together with your child : Choose the name of the fairy tale and the main characters, Then start the fairy tale: one or two sentences - the child , then you, etc. This game is very useful for understanding the inner world of the child , the logic of his actions. Children often say things that are important to them in this form.
- take a flashlight, turn off the light and show your child a fairy tale of shadows. With older children, you can cover yourself with a sheet and tell the camp horror stories that have come to mind. For younger children, show off the whimsical animal shadows you can create with your hands. child try the simplest ones - a great activity for fine motor skills.
And most importantly, remember -
if the baby firmly knows that at the end of a noisy day a “quiet haven”
, a whole day in kindergarten or school will not seem like such an endless eternity to him, and the stress will recede.
Idea 7: have a cultural break and touch history
Visiting a famous museum in Moscow is a classic date idea in the capital that will never cease to be relevant. The main cultural institutions of the capital invite you to experience beauty, see the creations of famous masters of the world, and trace the development of various types of art:
- Tretyakov Gallery;
- Historical Museum;
- Pushkin Museum im. Pushkin;
- Literary Museum;
- Multimedia Art Museum;
- Museum of Oriental Art;
- Modern Art Museum;
- and others.
Idea 8: go ice skating
In Moscow, finding a working skating rink is not difficult at any time of the year. Of course, it is more interesting to have a date in this format in winter, when ice rinks are open in many parks and other romantic places. During the cold season, skating rinks are especially popular:
- on the Red Square;
- at VDNH;
- in Gorky Park;
- in the garden named after Bauman;
- in Izmailovsky, Tagansky and other parks.
Indoor skating rinks are available all year round:
- LEDO chains located in Vegas shopping centers;
- "Lokomotiv" on Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya Street;
- at the Medvedkovo and Krylatskoye ice palaces;
- in the Skazka family park , etc.
Letter to Santa Claus
As a child, everyone lied, told Santa Claus how well they behaved, and asked for gifts. This game will help you remember this childhood fun. It is short and can be done right at the holiday table.
Materials Form with a letter to Santa Claus.
The players' task is to come up with intricate adjectives.
Rules The legend is this: the host (hostess) of the evening was composing a letter to Santa Claus, but did not finish it. Guests need to help him (her) with this - supplement the message with adjectives. The text of the letter can be created specifically for the gathered company. Something like this:
_______________ Santa Claus!
All ______________ guests are looking forward to your ______________ arrival. Our ____________ women and no less than _______________ men gathered to celebrate the old year, which brought many _______________ events for everyone. New Year is the most ______________ holiday of the year. In my ______________ mood we will speak _______________ toasts, lead _______________ round dances for you, dance _____________ dances! Finally _______________ New Year is coming!
After writing the missing words, the letter is solemnly read out to the guests. The more extravagant the adjectives, the funnier it will be.
Idea 9: Assess your vocal abilities
Visiting a karaoke bar is an opportunity not only to have fun, but also to get to know a person by the selected songs. To visit the club it is not necessary to have a strong voice and perfect pitch; desire and self-confidence are much more important.
The list of the most atmospheric and popular bars:
- Empress Hall is a large-scale establishment with a musical program and signature dishes on the menu;
- Royal Arbat is a karaoke giant with impeccable service;
- CITY VOICE – atmospheric bar with Mediterranean cuisine and panoramic views;
- Jimmy Poy – an establishment in the “DJ bar and karaoke” format with spectacular loft-style rooms;
- GRAMMY`S – a club with an original interior and delicacies of European cuisine;
- Vintage 77 is a relatively inexpensive and very popular bar located in an old mansion;
- “Prozhektor” is a bar with sparkling spotlights and spotlights, allowing you to feel like a star.
Another way to implement this idea is to attend a vocal master class. Classes are held in specialized schools and studios, many of which invite pop stars. For a date, a private lesson for two would be better.
Shine Christmas tree!
Both children and adults love to decorate the Christmas tree.
But it’s one thing to dress up calmly, at home, with toys, garlands and tinsel, and another thing to dress up at a party, racing against God knows what. This game will amuse participants and spectators. You can sing “...and now she came to us dressed up for the holiday” and take pictures with the original Christmas tree. Materials
- Two small Christmas trees (artificial or live).
- Items that are theoretically not intended for decorating a Christmas tree. For example, a sock, a ballpoint pen, a soft toy, and so on.
The players’ task is to show their imagination and decorate the tree with the proposed “decorations”.
Rules The game can be built on the principle of a duel, or you can divide the participants into two teams and compete collectively. Determine the time within which players (teams) must present their Christmas tree design. To make dressing up more fun, choose upbeat music. The winner will be the one(s) who decorates the prickly beauty in the most original way.
Idea 10: Play games, eat or drink coffee
If visiting a regular restaurant seems boring to you, you can spend time in an antique cafe. There you can have a snack or coffee, and chat while playing board games. Many establishments have separate cozy rooms.
Among the popular time clubs in the capital:
- BEZONE network – steampunk-style lounge clubs with a large selection of tea, coffee and hookah;
- Local Time – a modern anti-cafe with a summer courtyard and delicious pastries;
- “Tsiferblat” is a place with a rich entertainment program;
- “Nest” is an establishment with a homely atmosphere; master classes, lectures, and tournaments are often held here;
- CheckPoint network - clubs that organize concerts or lessons almost every day; You can bring your own food and drinks here.
Idea 11: dancing - from Latin lessons to attending a ball
Another option for a date is to go dancing. No, we do not suggest going to a nightclub, there is a much more original idea. In Moscow you can go to a real ball or attend a master class where they will teach Latin American or any other movements. There are a great many special schools, as well as individual offers from professional choreographers.
Balls are not held everywhere. They are hosted by dance studios, retro clubs, universities, estates and museums. Unusual evenings take place in the Izmailovo Kremlin and Bruce’s house. Historical costumes, dresses and dance training are required to attend most events. Some balls welcome newcomers. The schedule and rules should be clarified in advance.
Idea 12: ride horses
Horses are noble and graceful animals that happily help everyone who wants to feel like a strong and agile Amazon or a brave knight. Horse clubs offer rides on horseback, in sleighs and carriages, and photo sessions. Such organizations operate both within the capital (for example, in most city parks) and beyond.
Among the most popular and closest to Moscow:
- farm "Dzerzhinsky Horses" . Located near the Tomilino forest and Lyubertsy quarries;
- yard "Khutor" . Located in the village of Angelovo (Pyatnitskoe highway);
- club "Balashikhinsky" . Opened 6 km from the capital;
- the Sozidatel complex awaits guests in Lytkarino (10 km from the Moscow Ring Road);
- The Izmailovo equestrian yard offers rides in the park of the same name.
Idea 13: take a walk through the romantic corners of the city
In Moscow, in addition to world-famous attractions, there are cozy corners that simply emanate romance, tenderness and warmth.
For example, you can go:
- to the Neskuchny Garden with the “Alley of Love”;
- to Bolotnaya Embankment with picturesque views of the Moscow River;
- at VDNKh to the “Garden of Love” and fountains;
- to the Crimean Bridge , shimmering in the evenings in the light of garlands;
- to the Hermitage Garden to the monument to all lovers;
- to Pushkinskaya Embankment , which is part of Gorky Park and Neskuchny Garden;
- along the Boulevard Ring , the standard of park art.
Idea 14: Cook dinner for two
A culinary date is a great option for those who want to prepare a romantic dinner with their own hands under the guidance of an experienced chef. As a rule, studios in the capital offer master classes on creating dishes from various cuisines of the world, a unique atmosphere of comfort, set a beautiful table and allow you to bring your own drinks.
In the list of popular places:
- Academia Del Gusto . Invites you to cook Italian cuisine;
- network of studios of Yulia Vysotskaya . The range of dishes is wide - from light snacks and sandwiches to pastries and main dishes;
- "Simply Vkusno" . The studio provides more than 20 menu options of varying complexity;
- "VkusoTerria" . Specializes in teaching how to cook dishes from different cuisines of the world - from Georgian and French to Peruvian and Brazilian;
- "Game of Tables" . In addition to classic services, it offers master classes under the guidance of famous Moscow chefs.
Tarantinki
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In one cool movie they played by sticking pieces of paper on their foreheads and guessing who was who. Since then, this fun, known under the names “Who am I?”, “I am a character”, has a new name - “Tarantines”. But whatever you call it, the game is fun and exciting.
Materials
- Stickers.
- Pens.
- Wild imagination.
The players' task is to guess what character you are.
Rules Players form a circle and come up with a character for the neighbor on the right (or on the left - as you like). The character can be the hero of a book or film, a famous historical or living figure. To give the game a New Year's flavor, agree that the characters will be appropriate: Snow Maiden, Rudolph the deer, Peter the Great (the founder of the modern New Year) and so on. Write the name of the hidden character on a sticker and stick it on your neighbor's forehead.
Then take turns asking questions about your characters. “Am I human?”, “Am I male?”, “Do I have horns?” and the like. The rest of the players can only answer “yes” or “no,” so it is important to formulate questions correctly. The game continues until everyone is declassified.
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Idea 15: date on the water
A trip along the Moscow River allows you to enjoy views of the capital's sights. Motor ships depart from numerous piers. Walks vary in duration and format. The easiest option is a classic excursion without meals.
For a date, a mini-trip with dinner accompanied by live music or watching a theater production is more suitable. Other romantic offers include booking a yacht trip for two .
New Year's "Mafia"
"Mafia" is a youth role-playing game. In recent years it has become so popular that tournaments are even held for it. If your friends like to “hunt criminals,” invite them to play “Mafia” in a New Year’s style.
Materials Cards with New Year's characters:
- presenter - New Year tree;
- Commissioner - Santa Claus;
- doctor - Snowman;
- maniac - squirrel;
- girl - Snow Maiden;
- mafia - penguins;
- civilians are deer.
The players' task is to save the lives of the deer and identify all the penguins.
Rules Before the party, you will have to do a little crafting - make cards for the New Year's “Mafia”. If you have a color printer, the Internet, cardboard and glue, this is not a problem. The game itself is played according to classic rules. Only the commands need to be adapted: “The city falls asleep, the penguins wake up...”.
Idea 16: remember your childhood, get a boost of energy and positivity
Sports entertainment is a great way to get a boost of energy, good mood and return to childhood. You can have an active and fun time in different ways:
- in amusement parks. Entertainment for adults is provided in the centers HAPPYLON, SKAZKA, “Dream Island”;
- at trampoline centers. Popular ones include “Sky”, “Weightlessness”, Flip&Fly. Some centers offer a special rate program for dates (for example, DO A FLIP);
- in water parks. If stereotypes and personal reasons do not interfere with choosing this format of a date, you can go to “Moreon”, “Kva-kva-park”, the Aquatic Sports Palace in Luzhniki, etc.
Relatively active games
When everyone has already had a good meal and has exercised their creativity during the table games, you can leave the table. At this stage, everyone has already relaxed, which means those games in which you need to slightly improve your acting skills are perfect.
Director's discoveries
We choose a reader. We thrust into his hands the text of a short fairy tale (you can take the little ones, like “Turnip”, “Teremka”, “Kolobok”, or a specially written one for New Year’s). From the text, we write down all the characters in the fairy tale onto pieces of paper, and these include inanimate objects (a mansion, a breeze, a stream, a draft, and even this...). Then we fold the leaves, the actors blindly pull out a role for themselves, scratch their heads in puzzlement and figure out how they will play it. The presenter reads the text slowly and with expression. The actors come to life...
Living sculptures
Remember the children's game “The Sea is Troubled”? This is its logical continuation. All players stand in a circle, and one of them goes to the middle. He takes a certain pose, getting used to the role he knows. The player's facial expression, all facial expressions and appearance must correspond to this role. He and the other “sculptures” coming into the circle are not allowed to talk or laugh. In this form, the first player freezes. The rest are trying to understand what this could mean. Then they come out one by one, completing the sculptural composition. At the same time, each subsequent player tries to destroy the idea of the previous one, to invest a new, unexpected meaning into the sculptural group. This is a very dynamic and vibrant action that causes bursts of laughter from the audience. The main thing is not to think too long. Ideally, the next player should complete the line every ten seconds. After about a minute and a half, when there are already several players in the center and the rest are in no hurry to complete the composition, the presenter stops the game and invites the participants to tell what they imagined and how they completed the plot. Both teenagers and guys over forty play this game with equal passion, if only they wanted to “show themselves off.”
Crocodile, or Understand me
All guests are divided into two teams. The first one thinks of a word or expression - as agreed. It’s better to think of something well-known, for example, proverbs, sayings, or catchphrases from Soviet films. For example, those associated with the New Year and winter. The phrase is spoken into the ear of the messenger from the second team. And he, without words, exclusively with gestures and facial expressions, must explain this expression so that his friends understand him and guess the phrase. Teams take turns guessing.
Photo: Maxim Kulachkov, “World 24”
Hat
This is a very popular guessing game among people. Pieces of paper with words written on them are placed in a hat. For the sake of the New Year, you can start the game with words associated with it, with winter, or with fairy tales. The first pair of players comes to the center. One of them pulls out a note and tries to explain the word he read to the second. However, he does not use words with the same root and translations into foreign languages. The second one must guess. The others are watching and also trying to understand what it is, but in silence. The trick of the game is that it should be very dynamic. You are given only half a minute per round, or a minute - as you agree. Then the next couple comes out. The highest aerobatics are achieved when guessing begins to take 10 seconds or even less. Time flies unnoticed and fun.
Idea 17: Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of romance
If you associate the word “romance” not with bouquets and restaurants, but with unusual actions that evoke a sea of emotions, we advise you to take a closer look at the following signs of attention:
- a trip through the city at night in a limousine . You can choose your walking route, food, drinks and come up with additional surprises;
- a visit to the cinema for two . There are many private halls in the capital: “Secret”, “Kino House”, anti-cinema in Moscow City, “Double Three” and others;
- relaxation in SPA . Salons offer many programs for two, including various procedures and methods of relaxation, tea drinking.
And more options:
- romantic photo session . You can feel like a model both in the studio and as part of a walk through beautiful places. The main thing is to agree with the photographer in advance;
- spend time in the dark . All kinds of master classes (cooking, music), organized in rooms where no ray of light can penetrate, will help you forget about your usual sensations and learn to perceive the world differently. Other options for implementing this idea include visiting the “Walk in the Dark” museum or the “In the Dark?!” restaurant.
White elephant
- What are you doing, what kind of fool is this? - This is not a fool, this is a horse! - What a gift, what a gift... such a huge fool. “You’re a fool yourself, it’s a horse.” - Well, where am I going to put her, such a fool? You should have locked up the carousel... Okay, like, thank you.
m/f "Masyanya"
One of the kings of Siam was a cunning fellow. He gave noble but unsympathetic people a white elephant. The catch is that white elephants in the Thai region were considered sacred - you could not work on them. Since then, the white elephant has symbolized an expensive, pompous, but impractical, and sometimes burdensome gift.
The New Year's game of the same name is a variation of "Secret Santa". The only task is not to guess your friend’s desire, but rather to surprise him... 
Materials Gifts. These can be either new things (then discuss the budget in advance) or used ones (unnecessary, but it’s a pity to throw away).
Examples:
- collected works of Daria Dontsova;
- egg cutter;
- tapestry with a deer 1974 (original) and so on.
The players’ task is to “make a friend happy” with their gift and “steal” a decent present for themselves.
Rules Place all gifts (preferably well wrapped) in a common bag. At an appropriate point in the evening, announce a gift exchange. Number the guests. The first participant takes the gift out of the bag and unpacks it. This is one round of the game. Then the next lucky player takes his prize or steals it from the previous player. In this case, the person from whom the gift was stolen can take a new one from the bag or, if more than three rounds are played, steal it from one of the participants.
Regarding the “theft” of gifts, there are two “don’ts”:
- you cannot steal a gift that has just been stolen from you - you need to wait at least one round;
- You cannot steal more than one gift per round.
Read about all the intricacies of “White Elephant” and variations of the game here.
Idea 18: Feel the warmth and kindness
Volunteer activities bring people together and provide warmth. A date with a visit to an animal shelter, orphanage or nursing home is sure to be touching, unusual and will forever leave a mark on your heart and memory.
This idea can be implemented in different ways: take part in a charity event , contact a special fund , or join the ranks of volunteers . If you are planning a visit to an institution , it is important to agree on the format of assistance and the timing of the trip with its administration. As a rule, the inhabitants of such boarding houses (both people and animals) are happy with both simple communication and gifts and holidays.
Idea 19: visit an unusual museum
A visit to an unusual museum is a way to combine a cultural program with an entertaining or educational, serious one. Those who want to gain knowledge, unusual sensations, and discover places that not everyone knows about, we recommend visiting:
- Museum of Soviet slot machines . Demonstrates outdated devices that 20-40 years ago caused genuine delight;
- Museum "Lights of Moscow" . Reveals the secrets of street lighting in the capital;
- Cold War Museum . Located in an underground bunker;
- Burganov's house . An amazing surreal space where you can take great photos;
- Apple Technology Museum . Introduces hundreds of Apple items, including the company's first laptop.
Original options are not for everyone:
- Museum of the Mental Hospital named after. Alekseeva . Tells about events within the walls of “Kashchenko”, introduces artifacts of the 19th-20th centuries;
- Museum of Russian popular print . Introduces naive and unprofessional art, political cartoons, works of the mentally ill, self-taught people, and children;
- Museum of Dead Dolls . It opens up a terrifying, but at the same time exciting spectacle. The exhibition is viewed under the light of lanterns.
What to do with your child in the evening - 14 calm games
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The child went to kindergarten - and you cannot recognize your baby: he becomes uncontrollable, rushes around the apartment like a meteor, jumps on sofas and beds, screams, laughs, easily breaks into tears... “How the child was replaced! - parents lament. “You’ll have to talk to the teacher!” And in the kindergarten they say: “A very obedient boy!” or: “Such a quiet, calm girl!”
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Mom and Dad are surprised. But in vain!
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Even for the most sociable child, kindergarten is stressful. Try to spend several hours in a large noisy company, and if you are a calm and “quiet” person, you will soon get a headache, irritation will begin to accumulate, and you will want to quickly go home. And your baby spends the whole day in such an environment, so by the evening the seething tension is ready to burst out along with tears, screams, and whims.
What can parents do to help their child relieve the stress of the day? Unfortunately, there is no magic cure - one for everyone. You always need to take into account the individual characteristics of a little person: age, character, temperament.
First, you should carefully observe the child and talk with teachers to determine what kind of help your daughter or son needs.
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If the baby is constrained and timid during the day, and “catch up” in the evening, you need to help him relax, talk it out, but not allow him to become even more excited.
If the child is a “hurricane” even in kindergarten and cannot stop at home, it is up to the parents to smoothly and gradually transfer the energy “into a peaceful direction.” It is good to plan the evening in advance so that the child is gradually freed from accumulated tension, participating in the life of the family, and at the same time that he has time to be alone with his thoughts and events of the day.
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One of the best anti-stress techniques is play.
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It allows the child to relax and relax.
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Try to follow a few simple rules.
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Firstly, the choice - to play or not to play - should always remain with the child. Perhaps just today he is so tired that he just wants to take a walk or read.
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Secondly, the “evening” game should not be noisy, accompanied by running and shouting.
If your child is “quiet” during the day and “savage” in the evening, the game “Rwaklya” is a good way to relieve tension and give an outlet to destructive energy.
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Game "Rwaklya"
Prepare unnecessary newspapers, magazines, papers and a wide bucket or basket. A child can tear, crumple, trample paper, in general, do whatever he wants with it, and then throw it into the basket. A child may like to jump on a pile of pieces of paper - they have great springiness.
If a little person doesn’t sit down for a minute in kindergarten and won’t stop at home , games with a gradual decrease in physical activity that do not contain an element of competition will help him. One of these games is the game “Mushroom Picker”.
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Game "Mushroom picker"
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Invite your child to place skittles or small toys in random order at a short distance from each other. If you have a sports complex at home, you can hang toys on it. Then ask him to close his eyes and, from memory, collect all the objects - “mushrooms” - into the basket. The collected “mushrooms” can be sorted by color, shape, size... You can attach a note to one of the items with a further plan for the evening: “Let’s read?” or “Can you help me in the kitchen?”
Having muffled the “extra” energy in this way, you can move on to regular home activities - reading, dancing, watching a filmstrip.
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Even if it seems to you that classes in kindergarten are not enough, try to remove all the additional burden from your child at least for the first month of adaptation to kindergarten.
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Try to let your baby spend as much time as possible outdoors. If time permits, go for a walk with him - this is an ideal opportunity to talk with your son or daughter and discuss the events of the day. You shouldn’t put off this conversation until “before bed” - if something unpleasant or disturbing your baby has happened, don’t let it weigh on him the whole evening.
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Try excluding TV from your baby's evening entertainment. Screen flickering will only increase irritation and stress on a tired brain. An exception can be made for “Good night, kids!” , - this transmission occurs at the same time and can become part of the “ritual” of going to bed.
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Games in the water
Playing in the water helps almost all children cope well with the stress of the day..
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Fill the bath with some warm water, place an anti-slip mat, and turn on a warm, high shower. All the scum of the day - fatigue, irritation, tension - will go away, “drain” from the baby.
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Games in water follow the general rule - they should not be noisy, calm. You can blow soap bubbles (ask your child to blow a huge ball and a tiny bubble), play with sponges (watch them absorb and release water, make it “rain” from a sponge for your child, turn them into boats or dolphins), just give two or three jars, and let him pour some water back and forth. The sight and sound of pouring water has a calming effect - after 15-20 minutes the child will be ready to go to bed.
Light, subtle scents also help create an atmosphere of peace and relaxation.
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To do this, add just one or two drops of oil, such as tangerine, to the aroma lamp. The warm citrus aroma refreshes the air well, soothes, and relieves nervous tension. The scent of mint relieves stress perfectly - it is very refreshing and invigorating. But you should not use it if the child is under six years old, and it is better not to do it before bedtime.
If your child is allergic and you are hesitant to use aromatic oils, put a small canvas bag with valerian root in the baby's pillow or attach it to the head of the bed - this will help the baby sleep more peacefully.
Before bed, you can give your baby a relaxing massage, listen together to quiet melodious music, a cassette with recordings of the sound of the sea or the sounds of rain..
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Remember all the joys of the past day, imagine how the next one might go. No matter how wonderful the kindergarten is, no matter what professionals work in it, no one will help your child better than you. If the child firmly knows that at the end of a noisy day a “quiet haven” awaits him, eight hours in kindergarten will not seem like such a deafening eternity to him, and stress will recede.
1. YOUNG METALLIST
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You will need a box of paper clips. Paper clips are poured onto the table. At the signal from the leader, the opponents (2-4) assemble the chain using paper clips. The winner is the one who collects the longest chain of paper clips within a certain time.
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You will need: Bean seeds, pumpkin seeds, large pasta, etc. Before the game, all seeds are mixed and divided into equal piles according to the number of players. At the signal from the host, the game participants must sort all the seeds into different piles. The first one to complete the task wins. Options: Hold a competition blindfolded, arrange a team competition.
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3. WHERE IS THE ALARM CLOCK
All the children leave the room. Someone hides a big, loudly ticking alarm clock. The children return and look for the alarm clock. If someone finds him, he whispers in the presenter’s ear where the alarm clock is and silently sits on the floor. The last child left standing entertains all the children by singing or reading a poem as punishment. Tip: for small children, it is better to place the alarm clock on a saucer or something metal so that it can be heard better.
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4. EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES
Children sit in a circle and carefully look at each other’s clothes, trying to remember who is wearing what. Then the driver is chosen with a counting rhyme and he goes out the door. Several children change clothes and call the driver. He must determine who is wearing other people's things and who they belong to.
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5. SHOE SALAD
You will need many pairs of shoes and towels. Children sit in a circle or at a table covered with paper or oilcloth. Everyone puts their shoe or slippers on the table. Then the children take turns coming to the table blindfolded and trying to find their shoes by touch. Option: For older children, everyone should look for their shoes on the table at the same time. Guess by voice. Children sit in a row. The driver sits with his back to them, with an assistant nearby (preferably an adult). The assistant calls the children one by one, without calling names. Children behind the driver's back pretend to be some kind of animal. The driver must guess who it is. If you guess right, change places with him.
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6. EARTH.
AIR, WATER Children sit in a row or circle. The driver walks in front of them and, pointing at each in turn, says: “Water, earth, air.” He can stop at any moment. If the driver stopped at the word “Water,” then the child to whom he pointed must name a fish, reptile or animal living in water. If it is called “Earth”, you need to name the one who lives on earth. If it is called “Air” - the one who flies.
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7. WHAT'S IN THE CHEST?
A chest (box) filled with various things is being prepared. Each player puts his hand into the chest (you can’t look!!!), feels for any thing and says what it is, and then pulls it out to check.
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8. DRAWING FROM MEMORY
For any number of players. The first player draws a house on the board or easel. The next player remembers the drawing, then closes his eyes, turns around himself and, without opening his eyes, adds a window, door, pipe or bird on the roof to the house. What kind of drawing will you end up with?
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9. SHARP EYE
Participants in the game are asked to look at a jar, bowl or pan. You can't pick it up. Then take a piece of paper and try to cut out the lids for the jar so that they exactly match the opening of the jar. The winner is the one whose lid exactly matches the opening of the jar.
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10. DO YOU LIKE YOUR NEIGHBORS?
Everyone sits in a circle, the driver is in the center. He asks everyone in turn: “Do you like your neighbors?” If someone doesn’t like it, the question follows: “What kind of neighbors do you need?” The player must name either names or some characteristic that should be present in his new neighbors. For example: “I need neighbors in jeans” - then everyone who is wearing jeans changes places, two of them sit in the places of their former neighbors. The driver can also take the vacant seat. The one who doesn’t have enough chair becomes the driver, and everything starts from the beginning.
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11. 1-2-GOOD AFTERNOON
Everyone plays in a chain. You need to count in order from one to infinity (as many as you can), but instead of numbers that end in three or are divisible by three, you need to say “good afternoon.” That is, the first says “one,” the second says “two,” the third says “good afternoon,” the fourth says “four,” the fifth says “five,” the sixth says “good afternoon,” etc. The one who makes a mistake is eliminated from the game until there is only one winner left.
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12. GRANDMOTHER WENT TO THE MARKET AND BUYED...
They play standing in a circle. The presenter begins: “Grandma went to the market and bought an old coffee grinder” and shows how she will grind coffee (with her right hand she turns the imaginary handle of the coffee grinder). The person standing next to you repeats the same words and also begins to turn the handle, etc. round. When everyone is involved in the process, the turn again reaches the presenter and he shows the following movement: “Grandma went to the market and bought an old iron” (strokes with her left hand, without ceasing to grind). Next circles: Grandma bought an old sewing machine (press the pedal with your foot), a rocking chair (sway) and finally, a cuckoo clock (“Pu-ku, Ku-ku, Ku-ku”). The point is to perform all actions at the same time.
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13. KING OF SILENCE
The king is sitting on a chair. The other players sit in a semicircle a few meters away from him, so that they can see him clearly. With a hand gesture, the king calls one of the players. He gets up and silently goes to the king and sits at his feet to become a minister. During this movement the player listens carefully. If a player makes even the slightest noise (rustle of clothes, etc.), the king sends him to his place with a gesture of his hand. The king himself must remain silent. If he makes a sound, if he makes a sound, he is immediately dethroned and replaced by the First Minister, who takes his place in complete silence and continues the game (or the tired king announces that he must be replaced and invites the minister to sit in his place) .
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14. THIS IS MY NOSE
Players sit in a circle.
The leader begins by saying to his neighbor on the left: “This is my nose,” but at the same time touches his chin. The neighbor should answer him, “This is my chin,” pointing to his nose. Having received the correct answer, he turns to his neighbor on the right and tells him: “This is my left foot,” showing him his right palm. His neighbor should answer: “This is my right palm,” pointing to his left foot, etc. You should always show a part of the body other than the one being talked about. 2:2287 2:4 2:9
Idea 20: get some fresh air, touch nature
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to admire nature, wander along shady alleys, enjoy the singing of birds, heightens sublime emotions and feelings, and gives vivid impressions. Taking a walk through parks, nature reserves, and estates in Moscow is a great idea for meeting a person you like.
We suggest visiting:
- “Kolomenskoye” with apple orchards, a wooden palace, the house of Peter I;
- “Kuskovo” with a French park, spectacular pavilions and a picturesque pond;
- “Tsaritsyno” with greenhouses, the Big and Small Palaces, the Opera House;
- Izmailovo Kremlin and park with numerous museums, a cascade of ponds;
- Moscow State University Botanical Garden , decorated with plants from around the world;
- "Vorontsovo" with ponds, ancient alleys, a temple.
Which date option is the best - a walk around the estate or dancing until the morning, getting to know Chinese traditions and tea drinking culture or communicating with animals, stargazing or an adrenaline rush - it’s up to you to decide. Choose from the suggested ideas or improvise! The main thing is that the meeting should be a pleasure, fill your life with positive emotions, and provide vivid impressions.
