Children’s birthday parties can leave the most capable parents in a state of nervous exhaustion, right? But kids’ parties don’t have to be a nightmare anymore! By following our expert tips we guarantee a stress-free day for you and a perfect birthday for your child. Want to know how? Simply follow these rules:
TINY TOTS PARTIES
Short and sweet is the golden rule for 3-5 year olds. Opt for lunchtime, as children are less tired. It’s best if some parents stay.
Structure the party by:
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Organising games for the first half-hour. Traditional favourites like sleeping lions and musical statues are always popular. Play nursery rhyme tapes/CDs.
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Break for lunch, cake and singing happy birthday. Put wrapped slices of cake in the party bags to take home.
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After the break, it’s singalong and dancing fun!
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Allow 15 minutes at the end of the party for children to wind down.
PARTIES FOR 5-7 YEAR OLD
Children of this age are very boisterous! Keep control by:
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Limiting guests to one for each of your child’s years and enlist another adult to help.
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Be outside, particularly with boys’ parties. Tire them out with activities like rounders, five-a-side football and treasure hunts!
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Fancy-dress themes are popular with this age group – Pirates, Fairies, Action Man and other Cartoon and Fairy tale characters.
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Hold your own mini-disco, with party music and lots of dancing.
PARTIES FOR 8 YEARS PLUS
Older children tend to invite a few close friends. Ideas for this age group include:
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A trip to see the latest film or show. Then back home for a pizza!
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Arts and crafts parties are good for creative children! Pick a theme like mask or jewellery making.
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Sleepovers are popular. Limit numbers to five friends, lay mattress on the floor and don’t expect much sleep!
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Hire the latest video release, and turn your living room into a private cinema. Serve ice-cream and popcorn half way through.
…THE NO EFFORT PARTY
Can’t face doing it yourself? Contact us! With Twizzle, you can sit back, relax and watch your kids have a gala time!
