Birthday Party?

Question

He's turning 7.
What do little kids do at birthday parties, besides eat cake and ice cream? Should I do party bags? Streamers?

thanks

Answer 1

I love kids' bday parties, and I am known around our small town for my themed parties. I have won twice on www.birthdaypartyideas.com (pirates of the caribbean 7 yr old June 2004 I think? & spongebob 6 yr old 2005). However, I think I am not the norm, as many moms don't have the time or creative energy to do all that work. That website is a great idea for decorating, games, food, etc.

My point is, moms have said to me, "oh, my parties are so boring compared to yours". Not so according to my kids. Kids love parties period. My kids have never said my parties were better than "so and so's". But kids do need to keep busy. You don't have to do the themed thing, but kids do get a kick out of it. But my basic suggestions are (from experience):

1. Keep it 2 hours - 2 1/2 max.

2. Forget feeding them a meal. I find the best time is 1 to 3, or 2 to 4. I tried the lunch thing, and 90% of them did not eat as they were too excited. I threw the meals away.

3. DO have munchies tho' and juice boxes.

4. Plan for around 4 games, and depending on the child, a craft. I usually did craft from 1 to 1:30 -- allowing latercomers to arrive and do their craft; games from 1:30 to 2:15; cake & singing and gift opening and free-play from 2:15 to 3. It usually worked out fine.

5. If you're having it at your home, keep the party in one room. Bedrooms were off limits. I've heard of parties where a child's favourite toy is broken 'cuz of the barrage of kids in their room. I tell those that want to crash my son's room, "you can come another day for a play day". If it's an outdoor party, the kids stay outdoors unless they need to use the washroom.

6. I use the rule with my kids, "you can invite the same # of kids as the age you're turning", so if your child is turning 7, he/she can invite 7 friends.

7. Goody bags are a must -- and kids really look forward to them, so if you have extra money to spend, do it here. Dollar stores are great for this.

8. ALWAYS call moms/dads who do not RSVP your invite. Don't assume their child's coming if you haven't heard anything. I had a mom last year who didn't call me, because the invitation did not make it to her hands. Somewhere between school and home, her son lost it. So it's always good to follow up. Oh, and I typically send invites out 2 weeks before the party.

9. I like playing music at the party -- just to break the silence! My music was theme-related, so for Spongebob, I found Spongebob music off the web, etc.

Don't get stressed over it; plan early; and have fun!!

Answer 2

You want it to be simple, yet fun and entertaining. Have a schedule like this:

Guests arrive
Play games/activities
Eat cake and ice cream
Open presents
Guests leave

Goodie bags are great to hand out to the kids. Just get some simple goodie bags and fill them with a sucker, a pencil, a couple tiny candy bars, and maybe a little toy. You can get all those things at a party supply store.

Have games to keep the kids entertained and give the winners small prizes to take home. Play musical chairs, hot potato, etc. and give the winners a small prize such as a package of stickers or a small coloring book.

For decorations, keep it simple. Streamers and balloons and maybe a "Happy Birthday" sign.

Answer 3

You Should Go Out Of Ur Way 2 Give Ur Son A Party Cause He Only Turns 7 Once

Answer 4

We have 4 kids and the oldest is 13, however we did all the at home games, goodie bags, games, pinata, you name it balloon toss , etc. it always cost us a fortune, usually around $200.00 for 10 to 15 kids. Then we discovered Bowling, the last three bowling b-days were awesome, they cost around the same amount provided the pizza, pop, plates, everything but the cake, they even gave us invitation cards with the map on the back. No more mess at home, no more broken stuff, and no more stress about whether or not they will enjoy the party. they all loved it and they gave our kids a bowling pin with name and stuff on it , then all the kids signed it. but we draw the line at ten after that it is a few friends and a sleep over or a movie.

Answer 5

Yes, do some party bags with favors the kids can take home. Decorate how you or your son wants. Here is one game to get started with: "Mummy Wrap" - Divide the kids into pairs, with one the Mummy and the other the Mummy Wrapper. Give each wrapper a roll of toilet paper or crepe paper streamer. On the word "Go!" have the wrappers race to see who can wrap up their mummy first. The game is tricky because the faster they try to wrap, the more the tissue will tear, causing them to keep restarting!

Answer 6

I always do games with prizes for the winner .I also give out treat bags with all kinds of goodys in there that match the theme of the party .We also do A pinata to go with the party also. I have also had A craft for them to do that goes with the party. You could hire a ballon artist also ( A friend did this and was big hit with kids)

Answer 7

I always adored gift bags when I was little and went to parties. And games. There a gazillions of websites with party games and you can always just do traditional ones which are always a blast. Themes depending on his interest are fun and if its a boy, maybe outdoor acitivities or something involving sports would be appropriate seeing as boys tend to be pretty active.

Answer 8

You should have at least a few games or activities. It's a lot of fun if everything is tied to some kind of theme.

7 is a fun age for parties! See this site: http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/

Have fun!

Answer 9

Play games for prizes. I did this for my daughters 7 b/day and it was a blast!

Musical chairs
hot potato
pin the tail on the donkey
etc......

Answer 10

just dont hire a clown some of her freinds wont like it. and treasure hunts are very fun