Top Tips For Throwing A Child"s Birthday party
There are numerous venues you could choose for having a birthday party in Ireland but hosting the party in your own home is still a firm favourite with families. Below I've set out my top tips for throwing a birthday party.
1. Set a time limit
If your party is at home, it is important to have a beginning and ending time. Generally 2 to 3 hours is plenty of time, so indicate a clear finishing time on the invitations to ensure you are not left acting as a baby sitter for the entire day! If the party is for children under 5, set a time limit of around 2 hours as any longer than this and children can start to get tired and cranky. You don't want the day to be remembered for of the number of crying children you had to deal with!
2. Keep games/activities age appropriate
Plan activities that are appropriate for children the same age as the birthday boy or girl. If there are a number of older children at the party ensure they do prevent smaller children from taking part in games or events. Smaller children might prefer the slower paced games such as pass the parcel, or musical chairs, while older children might prefer an outdoor activity like a bouncing castle or inflatable slide. If you are trying to organise a party for a teenager then you could hire sumo wrestling suits or even a bucking bronco! Whatever activities you decide on make sure that no guest are excluded from taking part.
3. Keep them entertained
The key to a successful birthday party is keeping the children entertained. Remember that in Ireland, no matter what you plan, it is almost guaranteed to rain so ensure that whatever the weather, you have enough games and activities to keep the children amused! If the children are all taking part in structured activities it is easier keep an eye on them and they are less likely to get up to mischief!
4. Have a theme
Themed parties are always popular with younger children. Your theme could be a popular cartoon character, pirates or even your child's favourite sports team. Whatever theme you choose there is potential to incorporate it throughout the day, from games, to goody bags, right down to the cake. You could even go for a themed bouncing castle or slide. It also gives guests an idea about what your child is interested in, making the process of selecting a present much easier!
5. Menu
After an afternoon of running, jumping, bouncing and playing children will need to be fed! Along with the usual sweets and crisps, it is advisable to serve something more substantial such as sausages, chips or pizza slices.
6. Goody Bags
Hand out goody bags at the end of the day, not only does it send your little guest home happy, it helps ensure your own children aren't feasting on the leftover sweets in the days following the party.
I hope your party is a roaring success and one that your child his friends remember for years.
1. Set a time limit
If your party is at home, it is important to have a beginning and ending time. Generally 2 to 3 hours is plenty of time, so indicate a clear finishing time on the invitations to ensure you are not left acting as a baby sitter for the entire day! If the party is for children under 5, set a time limit of around 2 hours as any longer than this and children can start to get tired and cranky. You don't want the day to be remembered for of the number of crying children you had to deal with!
2. Keep games/activities age appropriate
Plan activities that are appropriate for children the same age as the birthday boy or girl. If there are a number of older children at the party ensure they do prevent smaller children from taking part in games or events. Smaller children might prefer the slower paced games such as pass the parcel, or musical chairs, while older children might prefer an outdoor activity like a bouncing castle or inflatable slide. If you are trying to organise a party for a teenager then you could hire sumo wrestling suits or even a bucking bronco! Whatever activities you decide on make sure that no guest are excluded from taking part.
3. Keep them entertained
The key to a successful birthday party is keeping the children entertained. Remember that in Ireland, no matter what you plan, it is almost guaranteed to rain so ensure that whatever the weather, you have enough games and activities to keep the children amused! If the children are all taking part in structured activities it is easier keep an eye on them and they are less likely to get up to mischief!
4. Have a theme
Themed parties are always popular with younger children. Your theme could be a popular cartoon character, pirates or even your child's favourite sports team. Whatever theme you choose there is potential to incorporate it throughout the day, from games, to goody bags, right down to the cake. You could even go for a themed bouncing castle or slide. It also gives guests an idea about what your child is interested in, making the process of selecting a present much easier!
5. Menu
After an afternoon of running, jumping, bouncing and playing children will need to be fed! Along with the usual sweets and crisps, it is advisable to serve something more substantial such as sausages, chips or pizza slices.
6. Goody Bags
Hand out goody bags at the end of the day, not only does it send your little guest home happy, it helps ensure your own children aren't feasting on the leftover sweets in the days following the party.
I hope your party is a roaring success and one that your child his friends remember for years.
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