| Through the miracle of modern technology, this | | | | the game after your favorite Halloween |
| Halloween you can enjoy your candy corn without | | | | character.After putting the pieces into a small |
| gaining weight. Try using the little goodies in some | | | | sealed sandwich bag or similar cellophane bag, |
| fun kids' activities and games. And if you work at | | | | have a "corn bag" toss. Small fabric bags would |
| it hard enough, maybe you'll even burn off a few | | | | be ideal due to their durability. After playing catch, |
| calories! And remember, October 30th is national | | | | try aiming at a target, or try throwing the bags |
| candy corn day. There's no better way to | | | | into a container. Paint a scarecrow face on the |
| celebrate than with some fun candy corn | | | | front of a box, and cut out openings for his eyes, |
| games.Candy Corn HuntsLittle people love hunting | | | | nose, and mouth. Different points could be |
| games. Hide ten pieces of candy corn in a room - | | | | awarded for getting the corn bags through these |
| under the couch, behind the door, on the | | | | holes.Other Fun StuffOn a smooth surface like the |
| windowsill. You might need to throw out a few | | | | dining room table, or the kitchen floor, try some |
| "getting warmer/colder" clues to help in the | | | | shufflecorn or "bocce corn". One person acts as |
| process. If you leave them uncovered, even the | | | | the referee, sliding out the first piece of candy |
| smallest hunters will be able to find their bright | | | | corn. He then marks this piece with a toothpick. |
| colors.If you want to dress up the idea, put the | | | | Contestants take turns sliding 4 different pieces |
| candy in little cellophane bags and tie with | | | | as close to the referee's mark as they can. The |
| decorative ribbon. Hide the bags all over - either | | | | referee determines which piece is the closest, |
| inside or out - for a new twist on the Easter egg | | | | awarding that contestant a point. Play until |
| hunt.Make a trail of candy corn for children to | | | | someone gets ten points. To eliminate confusion, |
| follow. Lead them through the woods, or a maze | | | | marking each contestant's candy pieces would be |
| - or through a messy house. Depending on the | | | | helpful.If you really don't mind a mess - try candy |
| condition of their bedrooms, you might use this | | | | corn and frosting sculptures. Obviously, a suitably |
| idea to help your children find their beds! If you | | | | covered table or other safe surface is |
| stick a toothpick into the broader end of the | | | | recommended. Thinking about it, maybe this is |
| candy, you instantly have an arrow. Use the | | | | better as an outdoor project. Prizes could be |
| arrows for clues in your hunt.Target PracticeTry | | | | awarded for the most extraordinary sculpture, |
| an update of the old clothespins in a jar game. | | | | the tallest one, the neatest one -- or maybe the |
| Have children stand on a sturdy chair or other | | | | one that looks most like dad.String candy corn like |
| safe elevation and drop the pieces down into a | | | | popcorn. Not only is the activity fun, but also you |
| canning jar. A container with a wider opening, or a | | | | have great decorating material when you are |
| funnel might be better for really little participants, | | | | done! Tape several strands in a doorway, like a |
| while a two liter pop bottle would present a bigger | | | | 70's-style beaded curtain. String some through a |
| challenge, when the older kids want to show their | | | | spooky tree in the yard. Hang it inside like party |
| stuff.Remember Bozo's Grand Prize Game? Make | | | | streamers or use it for jewelry.So whether you |
| your own with several small sand pails.Use a piece | | | | are trying to avoid the sugar calories, looking for |
| of tape, or just a stick to give contestants a | | | | fun Halloween activities to occupy children excited |
| boundary line. Number the pails, placing them in a | | | | about the holiday, or trying to find something to |
| row perpendicular to the line, pail number one | | | | do with all of those left-over candy corns, you |
| being closest.Children stand behind the line and | | | | can enjoy these guilt-free pleasures.Gaylene Davis |
| throw candy into each consecutive bucket. Keep | | | | is an ex-teacher, now a work-at-home mom |
| score or issue prizes for hitting each pail. Rename | | | | tending to her two boys. |