How to arrange a holiday for a child's birthday

Birthday of the beloved child is an important event in the life of not only the birthday man, but also his parents. In an attempt to create a fun entertainment program, moms clutching their heads, not knowing what to do. It is important to consider important features such as inviting guests, choosing a venue for the event, a festive table and treats. In addition, parents want to make the child happy, surprising him with surprises and contests.

Choosing a venue for the event

Depending on the season, financial opportunities, housing conditions and the number of guests, there are “TOP” venues for the event. Let us consider them in more detail, we highlight important aspects.

Option number 1. At home
The main feature of a birthday party in an apartment is the proper organization of the space.It is necessary to think in advance where to put the table with treats, where to hold contests, how to seat children. At the same time there should be a place for games, because the birthday man and his guests will surely want to have fun.

Equally important is the footage of the apartment / house. You can select one room in which children will stay permanently, or arrange several rooms. It all depends on the desires and possibilities. In case children are invited to the holiday along with their parents, select an area for adults.

Option number 2. In the open air

If you prefer this option, think over in advance contests like “Treasure Hunt” or “Hide and Seek”, then prepare gifts for all participants. You can also call for help from adults who, dressed as animators, will entertain children.Do not forget to take on the nature of the soap bubbles, they will cause a real sensation among the younger inhabitants.

Take care of the table with treats, chairs or warm blankets. Very often, the birthday is arranged in the form of a picnic. In this case, stock up children's tents, toys, bedding and disposable dishes.

Option number 3. Center for children's activities
Recently, birthday is gaining more and more popularity through special centers. Such establishments take into account the wishes of customers down to the smallest detail. Specialists will provide animators in costumes of favorite superheroes, organize contests, a festive table, photo and video.

At the same time, the entertainment program will not be oversaturated, the games will be “metered out” to the passive and active ones so that the children can rest. At will, the hero of the occasion can choose his favorite costume cartoon character.

This option is suitable for people who pull the organization financially. You will greatly simplify your task, save time (which is so often not enough). The pleasure of the event will receive both children and adults.

Option number 4. Cafe
There are no children who would not like to eat the "forbidden" meal on their birthday. The most popular venue for celebrations is considered to be family centers, a pizzeria and a fast food cafe. You can call McDonald's or KFS, and then book a children's area with the administrator.

The main thing is to perform actions for 2-3 weeks so that the hall is free on the selected date. Specify the number of guests, desired meals and snacks, the duration of stay in the institution (approximately). At the same time, ask what hours the smallest number of visitors account for, so that you do not interfere with the rest.

This option saves a lot of time, and besides, parents will not have to clean dirty dishes and scattered toys after the end of the holiday. After the cafe you can go to the nearest park, ride a sled (in winter) or sit on the lawn, while the children will frolic.

Important aspects of birthday organization

If you decide to hold an event on your own, follow the basic instructions.

Number of guests
The number of guests invited to the children's holiday is the main aspect of the whole event. Do not rush to collect a lot of people, limit to 8 children, not counting their parents.

For a child, it is important to have not only friends, but also relatives (grandmothers, grandfathers, uncles, aunts, etc.). Moreover, if you organize a holiday with the whole family, make sure that each of them contributes (distribute roles and responsibilities).

For children to find a common language, give preference to guests, the age difference of which varies within 1-2 years. Children who are younger or older than each other for 3 years or more will be uncomfortable together. This applies not only entertainment, but also eating habits.

In cases where the holiday is arranged for a child of 3-5 years, invite their parents. You should not take responsibility for incidents that may occur during the event. In such situations, you have to think of a children's and adult menu.

Before sending invitations, discuss with the child whom he would like to see on his own holiday. Take into account the wishes, gently dissuade the child, if you think that this or that person is not suitable.You can invite friends from the yard, classmates or kindergarten pupils.

Holiday invitations
Once you have decided on the list, you need to notify future guests about the upcoming event. It is important to remember that children's invitations should be bright and colorful. Do not use gray and dull colors for postcards. Go to the preparation of the invitation responsibly, select the style of the card.

It is mandatory to specify the date and time of the event, the address, the subject of the party. Also provide your own coordinates so that the parents of the guests can contact you. End the invitation with a phrase like "Take a good mood, smile and dad with mom!".

Send out invitations in advance (2–3 weeks) so that the parents of the children can choose a gift and coordinate their own schedule.

Room decoration
The room in which the children's birthday is held should literally shout that joy and fun reign here. Hang tinsel, posters, banners, collages with photos around the perimeter. Inflate balloons with helium, attach a shiny ribbon to them and let them all over the ceiling (so that the strings hang down).

It's no secret that kids love to change clothes.You can prepare a specific costume for each guest, or purchase ordinary party hats. In cases where the party has a certain theme, observe this item in the decoration of the room. Arrange the attributes in the style of cartoons, select several "sweet" areas with treats.

Entertainment
Important attention should be paid to the games, because it is for this that the little guests come for their birthday. The way the entertainment is organized will be evidence of the general background of the event.

Since it is extremely difficult to interest modern children, add an element of surprise to the games. Get balloons and edible souvenirs (Chupa-Chups, chocolates, chewing candy, etc.). Put a treat inside the ball, hand to each guest who came to the feast.

Come up with jokes, quizzes and jokes. You can play Edible — Inedible, Loaf, Crocodile, Hide and Seek, or even Twister. Consider outfits, if the game requires it, put them in a specially designated container. Make sure the games are not boring. They should be as simple, short-lived and understandable.

All children love to receive gifts, this applies not only to the birthday man. Prepare a small gift for each little guest. Absolutely everything will do: soft toys, bracelets, watches, wallets, sweet baskets. Separately, purchase figures of cartoon characters or mini-chocolates, which will be awarded to the winners of a particular competition.

Festive table
Prepare holiday treats, they should be bright and small. You can make a multi-colored jelly, cook or order a delicious cake according to the theme of the holiday. Sandwiches in the form of animals, interesting fruit figurines, cookies in the glaze, original candies - all this will bring joy to guests and the birthday man.

Children's table cover with a tablecloth with famous cartoon characters, select a separate area for adults. Seat the guests in places, specifying the name and surname (if necessary). Do not forget about the main dishes, such as mashed potatoes, light salads, baked chicken, burgers.

Very popular at children's parties are dishes that you can eat with your hands. These include hot dogs, sausages in the dough, pies, ice cream in a cup, hamburgers.

It is easy to organize a holiday for the child, given all the nuances. Choose a venue for the event, think over an entertainment program and a menu (for children, for adults). Decorate the room, prepare a present for each guest, do not forget about the musical accompaniment.

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