Pass the Fairy Treasure Parcel

Pass the Fairy Treasure Parcel is a magial fairy party game based on the classic pass-the-parcel tradition. Children pass the beautifully wrapped fairy treasure around the circle while music plays, then unwrap one enchanted layer each time the music stops. Hidden inside are tiny surprises, fairy notes, and a final sparkling treasure waiting to be discovered.

Activity Type: Pass the Parcel
Age Group: 3 +
Setup Time: 10 minutes
Mess Level: Low mess

Step by Step Setup

1. Prepare the parcel- Wrap the main prize in many layers of paper. (be sure to use different colors for each layer to make it easy for kids to see each layer) Add a small surprise, treat, or princess challenge between layers.

2. Seat the children in a cirlcle- Have everyone sit in a circle so the parcel can be passed easily from one child to the next

3. Start the music-Play music while the children pass the parcel around the circle.

4. Stop the music- When the music stops, the child holding the parcel unwraps one layer.

5. Keep passing-Start the music again and continue until all the layers have been unwrapped

6. Reveal the prize- The child who unwraps the last layer gets the final royal surprise, or you can choose a version where every child gets something along the way.

What You'll Need

• One larger prize for the center of the parcel, some suggestions:

• Large Jewel or

• Tiara

• Tape

• Tissue paper

• Music or phone

• Several smaller prizes, notes, stickers, treats for between layers, some suggestions

  • acrylic jewels

  • chocolate gold coins or coins

  • princess stickers

  • mini charms

  • bracelets

  • heart stones

  • mini animals

  • mini wishing stones

  • pearls

Optional variations:

Prize in every layer: Put a tiny prize or note in each layer to everyone gets something

Fairy challenge version: Instead of a prize, some layers include a quick fairy action, like twirling, fluttering or saying a fairy phrase.