How to Organize a Birthday Party for Kids
Kid’s parties can be more fun than adult parties– you don’t have to be so serious and you can let your inner child out with them. Here are the following tips and ideas on how to organize birthday parties, especially for your kids.
Method 1: Planning Party Basics
Pick a Theme with your child.
Though it may seem unnecessary, having a theme will help you know what decorations to buy, what food to prepare, and what games to plan. Character parties are popular, but general themes work too. Unless they want something that just isn’t just appropriate, allow them creative freedom. Sit down with your child at the table with a pen and paper and write down all the ideas you both like.
Some themes will obviously be more difficult than others. Go with your child to a couple of party stores and see what’s available or go online. It’ll be easiest to pick a theme based on what you have at your disposal.
Nail down the specifics.
There are a few questions you’ll have to address: When is the party going to be? How long will it last? Where is it going to be? Is there anything going on communally or culturally that would prevent other children from coming? What time of the day works in your schedule?
Take your child’s age into account. Generally, the younger the child, the earlier the party. You do not have to entertain all day–a few hours is more than sufficient. If you’re not having it at home, consult the desired venue to see what times are available.
Get Invitations.
Once you have them picked out, it’s time to finalize the details. Check your schedule to make sure there are no girl scouts or work meetings during the time you’re thinking. On the invitation, put the start and end times, address, what each child should bring (swimsuit, etc.), and if there will be a meal so parents can plan accordingly.
Buy Decorations
For everything from tablecloths to pinatas, a party supply store is your best option; otherwise, you’ll spend days searching for individual items. And if they don’t have something specific, inquire! They could possibly procure it for you. There is always the option to create your own if you possess DIY skills. And your child can always assist if you need someone to blame for your poor handwriting. Alternately, if desired, a few children can arrive earlier to create their own holiday decorations.
Method 2: Organizing the Activities
Plan Some Games
These are the pillars of a successful child’s party, so begin planning craft projects, consider hiring an entertainer, and utilize an outside venue. Look in the phone book or online for local party rentals and venues. Have a loose schedule for younger children to keep things moving.
Don’t be reluctant to focus heavily on a theme. Have them pan for gold in the sandbox if you’re hosting a Wild West party.
- Conduct a scavenger search with clues related to the theme and a grand prize.
- Have them play Capture the Flag, Red Rover, Blind Man’s Bluff, or relay races.
- Bingo is also a wonderful game for a large birthday party.
- Allow elder children more leisure time. The party should be less structured for the elder child. Eventually, children will likely want to do their own thing. Don’t worry if they express this sentiment.
Make Party Favors Interactive
Instead of giving them a bag of small trinkets that will be played with for three minutes and then thrown away, have them make their own party favors! The children will feel more involved and a part of the celebration.
- They could create t-shirts with potato prints, simple masks, jewelry, fishing rods, insignia, and the list goes on and on. This requires some additional planning but will pay off in the long term.
- You could have this be the first activity so that children who arrive early have something to do while the others trickle in. Any child who arrives late may carry the necessary materials home if they so choose.
- Allow the children to carry the decorations home. This is a simple and fast idea if your project has a broad theme, such as princesses or baseball. And it permits minimal cleanup!
Plan a Party Food
The cake is a party classic. Will you produce or purchase the cake? Or how about two? Cupcakes are both simple and extremely fashionable. Either place the order in advance or purchase the necessary ingredients in advance, whichever you choose. Even the cuisine should be themed!
- Despite what logic would prescribe, the cake is not sufficient. You’ll also need food, so make things easier on yourself by ordering party food bundles for delivery or having a food restaurant or catering service handle the food.
- Finger sandwiches and lunch packs containing sandwiches in addition to fruit, jellos, or chocolate chip cookies are also excellent options.
- If it’s a pleasant day outside and you have a grill, hot dogs and hamburgers are kid favorites. Remember the hamburger pieces of bread, mustard, and ketchup!
- If there will be other parents or adults present to supervise the children, provide sustenance for them as well.
Plan for the Party Drinks
Soda drinks, lemonade, and juice are typical beverages. And if you’ll be spending a great deal of time outdoors, a cooler filled with bottles of water or cans of soda will be greatly appreciated, particularly if the weather is hot. And naturally, milk pairs well with the cake. If it’s fall or winter, have the children play outside and then invite them inside for heated cider.
Having these things on your checklist will definitely bring joy to your child even if his/her party is done at home. Putting up your effort, cooperation, and creativity as one will give your child the most unforgettable home quarantine celebration.
Start planning your little one’s party at home, and keep them safe and satisfied by giving them the best birthday bash. Read and learn more here:
