60 Where'S My Mummy Activities
Where's My Mummy Activities
Introduction
As Halloween approaches, it's time to bring out the spooky decorations and plan some fun activities for the kids. One popular theme for Halloween is "Where's My Mummy," inspired by the children's book of the same name by Carolyn Crimi. In this article, we will explore a variety of engaging and interactive activities that you can organize for children of different age groups to celebrate the Halloween season.
1. Mummy Wrap Relay
Divide the kids into teams and provide each team with a roll of toilet paper. One child from each team will be designated as the "mummy" and the rest of the team members will take turns wrapping their mummy in toilet paper from head to toe. The team that finishes wrapping their mummy first wins the game.
2. Mummy Bowling
Create a bowling alley in your backyard or living room using empty plastic bottles. Wrap each bottle with white streamers to resemble mummies. Use a small, soft ball to knock down the mummy pins. Keep score and encourage friendly competition among the kids.
3. Mummy Relay Race
Set up a relay race course in your backyard or a nearby park. Divide the kids into teams and have each team line up in a row. Provide each team with a roll of white streamers. The first child in each team will wrap themselves in the streamers to resemble a mummy and then run to a designated point and back. Once they return, they will unwrap themselves and pass the streamers to the next teammate. The team that finishes the relay race first wins.
4. Mummy Toss
Hang a large cardboard cutout of a mummy on a wall or tree. Give the kids bean bags or small balls to toss at the mummy. Assign different point values to different areas of the mummy, such as the head, body, or limbs. The child who scores the highest points wins the game.
5. Mummy Craft
Set up a crafting station with materials like toilet paper rolls, googly eyes, and glue. Instruct the kids to wrap the toilet paper rolls with white crepe paper or tissue paper to create their own mummies. They can then add googly eyes and draw on facial features with markers. Encourage creativity and provide assistance as needed.
6. Mummy Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt by hiding small mummy-related items around your house or backyard. Provide the kids with a list of clues or riddles that will lead them to the hidden objects. The first child to find all the items wins the scavenger hunt.
7. Mummy Freeze Dance
Play some Halloween-themed music and have the kids dance around. When the music stops, they must freeze in their mummy poses. Encourage them to get creative with their poses, such as crossing their arms and pretending to be wrapped in bandages. The last child to freeze in each round is out, and the game continues until only one child is left.
8. Mummy Storytelling
Gather the kids in a circle and have each child add a sentence or two to create a collective spooky story about mummies. Start the story with a simple sentence, and go around the circle, with each child adding their own twist to the plot. Encourage the kids to use their imagination and create a thrilling and funny story.
9. Mummy Piñata
Make a mummy-shaped piñata using a balloon, strips of white paper, and glue. Inflate the balloon and cover it with multiple layers of glued paper strips, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next. Once the piñata is dry and hard, pop the balloon and fill the hollow inside with Halloween-themed candies or small toys. Hang the piñata and let the kids take turns trying to break it open with a stick or bat.
10. Mummy Relay Obstacle Course
Set up an obstacle course in your backyard or a large open area. Include activities like jumping over "tombstones" (cardboard cutouts), crawling under spider webs (yarn stretched between posts), and navigating through a mummy maze (hanging streamers). Divide the kids into teams and have them race through the course, passing the baton to the next team member at each station. The team that completes the course in the shortest time wins.
11. Mummy Face Paint
Set up a face painting station and provide the kids with white face paint. Encourage them to paint themselves or each other as mummies. Use black face paint or eyeliner to add details like bandages and scars. Take pictures of their creative face paint designs to capture the memories.
12. Mummy Puppet Show
Help the kids create mummy puppets using paper bags or socks. Provide them with craft materials like googly eyes, yarn, and markers to decorate their puppets. Once the puppets are ready, encourage the kids to put on a puppet show with mummy-themed stories or skits. They can work in small groups or individually.
13. Mummy Costume Fashion Show
Ask the kids to come dressed as mummies or provide them with materials like white sheets, crepe paper, and safety pins to create mummy costumes on the spot. Organize a fashion show where each child can showcase their unique mummy costume. Take pictures or videos to commemorate the event.
14. Mummy Dance Party
Clear a space in your living room and turn it into a dance floor. Decorate the area with mummy-themed props and glow sticks. Play Halloween music and encourage the kids to dance like mummies, incorporating stiff movements and wrapping motions into their dance routines. Have fun and join in the dance party with the kids.
15. Mummy Treats
Prepare mummy-themed treats like mummy hot dogs, mummy pizza bites, or mummy cupcakes. Allow the kids to participate in the preparation process, such as wrapping the hot dogs with strips of dough to resemble mummies. They will enjoy eating the spooky treats they helped create.
16. Mummy Relay Balloon Pop
Create a relay race where the kids must pop balloons tied to their ankles by stomping on them. Divide the kids into teams and have them race from one end of the course to the other, trying to pop as many balloons as possible. The team with the most popped balloons at the end wins the relay race.
17. Mummy Memory Game
Create a set of mummy-themed memory cards by cutting out mummy shapes from cardstock or cardboard. Draw matching patterns or designs on each pair of cards. Shuffle the cards and lay them facedown on a table or floor. The kids will take turns flipping over two cards at a time, trying to find matching pairs. The player with the most matches at the end of the game wins.
18. Mummy Science Experiment
Engage the kids in a mummy-themed science experiment by demonstrating how mummies are preserved. Take a small fruit, such as an apple or banana, and show the kids how to wrap it with multiple layers of wet paper towels. Place the wrapped fruit in a ziplock bag and let it sit undisturbed for a week. After a week, have the kids unwrap the fruit and observe the changes. Discuss the science behind mummification and the process of preserving bodies in ancient Egypt.
19. Mummy Movie Night
End the day of mummy activities with a mummy-themed movie night. Choose age-appropriate movies like "The Mummy" or "Hotel Transylvania" and set up a cozy viewing area with blankets, pillows, and snacks. The kids can relax and enjoy a spooky movie together, immersing themselves in the mummy-themed atmosphere.
20. Mummy Photo Booth
Create a mummy-themed photo booth using props like bandages, mummy masks, and tombstone cutouts. Hang a white sheet as the backdrop and set up a camera or smartphone on a tripod. Encourage the kids to strike their best mummy poses and take fun pictures. Print or share the pictures with the kids as souvenirs of the "Where's My Mummy" activities.
Conclusion
With these engaging and interactive "Where's My Mummy" activities, you can create a memorable Halloween experience for children of all ages. From mummy-themed games and crafts to delicious treats and spooky experiments, these activities will keep the kids entertained and immersed in the Halloween spirit. So gather the little mummies and get ready for a day filled with laughter, creativity, and Halloween fun!