I need some ideas as to what to do for a birthday party. I have 1 week to plan it. There will be 7 kids and 13 adults attending. It's rainy so it has to be indoors. HELP ME PLEASE.
2007-02-13 04:49:33 · 8 answers · asked by La Chica Sexy! 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I guess the age matters some. My son turned 2 this past Sunday and we had 2 parties at our home. The 1st was family on Saturday and then friends, neighbors, etc on Sunday. He had fun at both but probably more so on Sunday when all of the kids his age were there. We did a (Cars) pull string pinata, cupcakes (sprinkles on the side and let the kids add their own), pizza, sandwiches, Capri Sun (flavored water- no staining), and music. At that age, they are very easy to entertain, turn on the music and let them dance. It was a little cold but not too bad, we had the jump-o-leen blown up on the (covered) back porch and they all jumped. They had a blast!! Good luck, it will all come together!!
2007-02-13 06:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Nina Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toddlers are tough because they are so young with small attention spans. I would get some playdough, coloring books and crayons from the dollar store and set them up on a big table. Also, get glue sticks and construction paper. Cut out shapes ahead of time, also cut out pics of magazines and let them make collages with them. Just remember to keep the party short, I would recommend no more than 1.5 hours and have enough things to keep them busy for the entire time. Good luck.
2007-02-13 05:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One really fun party that we had once involved everyone wearing their p.j.'s! My daughter wanted a sleepover party and at 4 it was not appropriate. So we called it a sleepover, but everyone came in pj's and we read her favorite story and had a relay race to see who could wash their face, brush their teeth, and say their prayers the fastest. Kids love to wear their pj's and slippers.
2007-02-13 05:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Team LaCroix's Mom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about hiring a magician to come to the home for a little bit? Or there are places that you can hire to bring small animals in so the kids can learn about them. Maybe you can try something like that.
2007-02-13 04:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think just having a cake and presants will make them happy but if that doesnt do it for your little one bring them to chucky chesse or some place fun for little kids like an indoor park, or mcdonalds play place
2007-02-13 04:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by lil mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for my grandsons party we did a pirate theme. got all the decortations from a party store, had a pirate ship cake and filled little boxes with "pirate booty". kids had a great time.
2007-02-13 04:59:24 · answer #6 · answered by catwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prepare some age appropriate games. Why so many adults?
2007-02-13 04:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by Kimora Miranda 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What you should do is have a theme of a show that they loike. (ex. Barney or dora)
2007-02-13 06:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by PaRiS <3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Idol Birthday Party - American Idol Party Ideas for Kids
An American Idol birthday party guide complete with party supplies, activities, planning tips and decorations. If your child wants to be
the next American Idol this birthday party is sure to be a winner!
AMERICAN IDOL PARTY SUPPLIES
Begin by ordering American Idol party supplies on-line. All items include the unique American Idol Logo. Then use our party planning tips and activities to easily make this birthday party a winner!
American Idol Supplies from Birthday Express:
American Idol Deluxe party pack, personalized birthday banner,
contestant number kit, Microphone Piñata and exclusive party favor kits.
American Idol Party Supplies from our MakesParties.com Store:
A la carte American Idol tableware, microphones, trophies,
glow items and more.
AMERICAN IDOL PARTY INVITATIONS
Send your invitations 2-3 weeks before your party.
Order matching invitations.
Or make your own 3x5 cards using bright blue or chartreuse card
stock paper, star stickers and gel pens.
"Are you the next American Idol?
Come to ______"s birthday party for your chance to perform!"
Then include the party details and encourage kids to come dressed to perform. Be sure you let the guests know that they can perform in groups, NOT perform at all ,or that lip syncing is optional.
AMERICAN IDOL PARTY DECORATIONS
Bright blue and silver will be your color scheme for this birthday party.
Include chartreuse or hot pink for extra color accents. Hang plenty of
silver stars (party store) from the ceiling using fishing line.
Add steamers, balloons, etc.
Create a stage by making a backdrop on the wall with white butcher
paper or a white sheet. Write American Idol on the paper.
Outline the edges of the paper with streamers and white Christmas lights
and hang more stars. You may also want to decorate a "Judges Table" that can then be used for the cake and ice cream later.
Items you may need for and American Idol party:
Karaoke Machine and Karaoke CD's
CD player
Camera
Paper, markers and string for contestant numbers
Adults or older teens to be the judges
Make-up and dress-up items
Trophies or badges
Optional art supplies
THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL CONTEST
Remembering that this is a birthday party after all, we suggest that you coordinate your American Idol competition in a positive non-threatening manner. Before the party, use your computer to make
certificates designated for winners in different categories.
Best stage presence, great vocals, super choreography, awesome costume,
funniest act etc. Allow the kids to work in duets or groups to accommodate the shy performers. Lip syncing should be allowed.
Designate three adults to be the judges.
When the kids arrive, give them a contestant number and a
"star make-over". Provide fun accessories; feather boas, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, shoes etc. If the performers haven't prepared and act before the party, allow them to look over the Karaoke CD's and establish if they are performing in duets etc. Then let them work together to create some fun choreography and practice if possible. Consider hiring a dance instructor
to teach some cool steps.
Once everyone is prepared, the show begins. Everyone will take their
turns and then the winners will be announced - all with plenty of applause
of course! Present the certificates.
Variations
1. One reader planned her American Idol with a comical flair.
The kids were told to have fun, be goofy, off key, awkward etc.
"Everyone participated. Once the kids knew this was not serious
they completely relaxed and had a great time!" Kids were awarded
Wildest Costume
Flattest Notes
Funniest
Rudest
Loudest
2.You don't even need to have a contest...
Set up the stage. Let the kids get dressed up and enjoy singing
along with the Karaoke machine and creating fun choreography
to their favorite songs.
PARTY TIPS:
1. Be sure you are completely familiar with the electrical equipment
so that the kids don't have to wait around.
2. If guests choose not to perform, they can help with costumes,
stage help etc. Everyone has a special gift!
3. Do not let kids be judges. Even the nicest children can
unintentionally hurt someone's feelings.
4. Ask an adult helper to video the performances or at least take
plenty of pictures.
ADDITIONAL BIRTHDAY PARTY ACTIVITIES
Obviously, the focus of this party will be the singing, dancing etc.
However, you may want to plan a few additional activities especially
for the the guests who are too shy to perform.
American Idol Piñata
After the contest is complete play this traditional party game.
Fill an American Idol Microphone piñata or a star piñata with candy, tattoos and glow items for extra fun!
Memorabilia
Provide each guest with a clean white t-shirt or cap.
The kids can then decorate t-shirts or caps with multi-colored permanent markers. Encourage the kids to use the markers to autograph each other's
shirts or caps.
Variation - Decorate the shirts before the party with fabric pens and paint. Make stars, dots etc. including the party guests name. The kids can wear their new shirts after the competition, while autographing each others
shirts using the permanent markers.
Watch a Show
Record an episode of American Idol and have the kids watch
it together at the end of the party.
Let's Sing
If the kids are all interested, allow then to continue singing to the
Karaoke machine after the cake, ice-cream and presents.
AMERICAN IDOL BIRTHDAY CAKE
Microphone Cake
Although we haven't tried this design yet...
Use a round cake and a sheet cake to make microphone.
Cut the a narrow piece from the sheet cake to create the
microphone handle. Frost the round cake with white frosting and sprinkle blue colored sugar over the top. Frost the handle with chocolate frosting. Add a piece of black licorice whip to the end of the handle to make a remote microphone chord. It's possible that you could also experiment with this same concept to make individual microphone cupcakes. Using a Wilton
small sphere cake mold and smaller cut pieces of sheet cake.
Give it a try and have fun. If you make this cake we would love to
share the picture!
TIP: Freeze your sheet cake/s before cutting into pieces.
Using pound cake will make this job even easier.
Easy Idea
Don't have time to decorate a cake?
Simply frost cupcakes with bright blue frosting and insert
a star shaped cupcake pick.
American Idol Pop-Mic Candy
AMERICAN IDOL PARTY FAVORS
Send your guests home with a special treat.
Glow-in-the-dark items, play microphone, CD mix, stickers,
lip gloss, autograph book. Place all of the party favors in a star shaped bucket (party store), or a blue party bag decorated with a glitter pen
and stickers.
2007-02-13 07:20:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋