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