Living-Room Dance Party

Clear the furniture to the walls, put on a playlist, and play freeze dance — but add a new rule every round. Freeze like a statue. Freeze like a flamingo. Freeze mid-jump.

Let each kid be DJ for one song. Their music taste will horrify and delight you in equal measure. This is a core childhood memory being formed; let it happen.

Add glow sticks or turn the lights low for the final three songs if you want the 'real party' effect. It costs almost nothing and feels enormous to a six-year-old.

Wind down with one slow song and a 'sleepy animal' round where everyone moves in slow motion. You'll transition straight into snack time without a meltdown.