| Now, in the electronic age, this Halloween | | | | 3. Children line up behind the line and throw |
| you can delight in your candy corn without | | | | candy corn into each bucket in consecutive |
| gaining weight. Try using the little treats | | | | order. |
| in various fun childrens' activities and | | | | |
| games. And if you make a sport out of it, you | | | | 4. Keep score or issue prizes for hitting |
| could even burn up a few calories! And bear | | | | each pail.After stuffing some candy corn into |
| in mind, October 30th is national candy corn | | | | a small sealed plastic bag, have a "corn bag" |
| day. There's no better way to make merry on | | | | toss. After playing catch, try aiming at a |
| this special day than with a few fun candy | | | | target or throwing the bags into a container. |
| corn games. | | | | For extra Halloween fun, paint a scarecrow |
| | | | face on the front of a box, and cut out holes |
| Candy Corn Hunts | | | | for his eyes, nose, and mouth. Different |
| | | | points could be awarded for throwing the corn |
| Kids love hunting games. Hide fifteen pieces | | | | bags through each of the holes. |
| of candy corn in an area - beneath the sofa, | | | | |
| next to the door, on the planter. You may | | | | Other Fun Stuff |
| have to help with some " you're getting | | | | |
| colder" clues to aid in the process. If you | | | | On a smooth surface like the kitchen floor |
| leave them uncovered, even the tiniest tots | | | | try some shufflecorn or "bocce corn". One |
| will be able to find their bright colors. | | | | person acts as the referee, sliding out the |
| | | | first piece of candy corn. He then marks this |
| If you'd like to to spice up the idea, put | | | | piece with a toothpick. Contestants alternate |
| the candy corn in little cellophane sacks and | | | | sliding 4 different pieces as near to the |
| close them with decorative ribbon. Hide them | | | | referee's mark as they can. The referee |
| all over - either inside or out - for a new | | | | determines which piece is the closest, giving |
| spin on the traditional Easter egg hunt. | | | | that player a point. Play until someone gets |
| | | | ten points. To eliminate confusion, try |
| Create a track of candy corn for little ones | | | | marking each contestant's candy corn |
| to follow. Direct them through some shrubs, | | | | differently. |
| or a maze - or through an untidy house. | | | | |
| Depending on the cleanliness of their | | | | If not concerned about a mess - try candy |
| bedrooms, you could use this idea to assist | | | | corn and frosting sculptures. Obviously, a |
| your kids find their closet! If you stick a | | | | well covered table or other safe surface is |
| toothpick into the thick end of the candy, | | | | best. Now that I think about, maybe this is |
| you instantly make an arrow. Use the arrows | | | | better done outdoors. Prizes could be awarded |
| for clues in your hunt. | | | | for the most extraordinary sculpture, the |
| | | | tallest one, the neatest one -- or maybe the |
| Target Practice | | | | one that looks most like dad. |
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| Try an All Hallow's Eve twist on the old | | | | String candy corn like popcorn. Not only is |
| clothespin drop game. Have each kid stand on | | | | the activity fun, but also you wind up with |
| a sturdy chair and drop the pieces down into | | | | great decorating material when you are done! |
| a canning jar. A container with a wider | | | | Tape several strands in a doorway like a |
| opening, like a bucket or funnel might be | | | | 70's-style beaded curtain. Add an orange lava |
| better for really young participants, while a | | | | lamp for a funky Halloween theme. String some |
| 2-liter pop bottle would present a bigger | | | | through a spooky tree in the yard. Hang it |
| challenge when the older kids want to show | | | | inside like party streamers or use it for |
| their stuff. | | | | jewelry. |
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| Remember Bozo's Grand Prize Game? Try a Candy | | | | So whether you are hoping to avoid the sugar |
| Corn version with a few small sand pails. | | | | calories, looking for fun Halloween |
| Rename the game after a preferred Halloween | | | | activities to occupy kids thrilled about the |
| character. | | | | holiday, or trying to find something to do |
| | | | with all of that left-over candy corn, you |
| 1. Use a bit of masking tape or a stick to | | | | can enjoy these guilt-free pleasures. |
| indicate a boundary line for the | | | | |
| participants. | | | | Gaylene Davis is an ex-teacher, now a WAHM |
| | | | taking care of her two boys. This candy corn |
| 2. Number the pails, placing them in a row | | | | article was originally written for . For |
| perpendicular to the line, pail number one | | | | more fun Halloween themed math games and |
| being closest. | | | | candy corn facts - check it out. |
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