Parents have a lot on their plate and planning a kid’s birthday party is just one of many challenges to overcome. It looks simple on the surface, but there’s a lot that goes into organizing a fun and memorable celebration for your little one.
Aside from inviting classmates, friends, and family members, you also need to come up with a program with lots of exciting games and great food. It’s also important to choose and decorate the venue. Despite these challenges, organizing a birthday party for your child is a skill you need to learn, especially if you are a first-time parent. It’s a good thing there are a few key tips to help make this important childhood milestone extra special:
1. Start by picking a theme
Birthdays are supposed to be a time when your child gets all the attention. Give your child the floor to come up with a concept for their birthday party. You can maybe get them to choose a theme by selecting an entertainer from Yombu to kick start this process.
Do they want it to be set in the Wild West? Are they a fan of superhero cartoons and comic books? Whichever the case, the theme of the party should revolve around the things they like. In case they are still too young to decide, you can choose whatever theme is appropriate. Once you have picked one, you now have a reference point for planning other aspects of the party.
2. Look for a great venue
Now that you have a theme to work with, consider looking for a location that matches the theme. Many fast-food establishments offer spaces for kiddie parties so you won’t have to spend much on decorations and handle the cleanup. However, it could cost you a lot of money to rent out space. A more affordable option is to hold the party at home.
While this would mean spending time and energy on decorations, you also get to spend less money. There are lots of online tutorials that will help you turn materials like empty soda cans and old newspapers into DIY streamers and wall decorations. You can also use your backyard as the venue in case your house won’t fit your guest list.
3. Prepare creative invitations
Apart from preparing the venue, you should also create engaging invitations that would entice other kids and their parents to attend. When crafting the invitations, make sure they align with the theme. For instance, if you want the party to revolve around dinosaurs, the invitations can take the form of dinosaur bones or eggs. If your child wants their birthday to be wacky, consider writing invitations with puns and jokes guaranteed to make the guests chuckle.
4. Balance great food with fun activities
Food and games are the highlights of any kiddie party. Come up with a menu of food and dishes that your child loves. Make sure to balance it out with nutritional options for guests with vegetarian diets. For the activities, look for unique games your guests haven’t played before. These games should work with the venue. For instance, if the party is set at the beach, opt for a treasure hunt where kids (with the help of their parents) search for clues that will lead them to a prize.
If it’s your first time planning a birthday party for your child, keep these tips in mind in giving your child the celebration they deserve.