| If you have planned your child's birthday party and | | | | hired an entertainer to keep the children entertained |
| are waiting anxiously for the big day to arrive, there | | | | before the cake cutting, you can liaise with him/ her |
| are still some things to consider for the day of your | | | | when the best time would be during the program to |
| child's birthday party. Don't fret, this easy-to-follow | | | | start preparing the birthday cake. This would ensure |
| checklist will help! | | | | no wasted time between the end of all the |
| A typical kid's birthday party ranges from 2 - 3 hours | | | | entertainment activities to the cake cutting where |
| and usually includes the following main activities: | | | | the kids would have nothing to do in between. |
| 1) Games, Activities and Entertainment | | | | If you have prepared party games, make sure that |
| 2) Meal Time | | | | your games involve everyone. Depending on what |
| 3) Cake Cutting | | | | you have planned, games can range from simple yet |
| To keep the party going smoothly, food can be | | | | entertaining quizzes to more elaborate treasure hunts. |
| served once guests arrive or when the food is | | | | Whatever the case, make sure you have enough |
| ready, whichever comes first. Games and | | | | prizes for everyone. Ensure that no one at the party |
| entertainment usually start about 30mins after the | | | | goes home empty handed. Give out prizes to kids |
| expected arrival time of your guests. Entertainment | | | | who win the games and even small treats to the |
| can last anywhere from 1 hour to 2½ hours. | | | | others for trying their best or even just for coming |
| Following that is usually the cake cutting before | | | | to the party! An important thing to make sure of is |
| bringing the party to an end. | | | | to leave the opening of all prizes and present until the |
| During the party, you have to ensure that food is | | | | very end of the party. This is to avoid any breaking |
| ready to be served; the kids are not getting into | | | | or losing of prizes before the party has even begun. |
| trouble, as well as, making sure that the adults don't | | | | If you have hired an entertainer, such as party hosts |
| feel left out. Not to worry, just read on to find out | | | | from Singapore Birthday Party Company, you can |
| how to make sure that everyone has a good time. | | | | announce to the kids that a "special guest" will be |
| From the start, you should always try to make the | | | | coming. Drop hints about who he or she is and what |
| birthday kid feel special. Get them to welcome | | | | he/ she does. This will get the kids excited and they |
| guests at the door and collect their gifts. The | | | | will enjoy the show even more. To make the party |
| birthday kid should feel free to play host to his or her | | | | more fun for everyone, you should invite the adults |
| friends and make them feel welcome. Before the | | | | to watch the show! |
| party begins, get the birthday kid to take photos | | | | Have finger foods and tidbits prepared for the kids |
| with friends and family! This is his/ her special day | | | | as they will be running around and having too much |
| and the birthday kid will definitely want to remember | | | | fun to have a proper meal. Do however make sure |
| it. | | | | that the kids have eaten something before the show |
| If you have any pre-party entertainers such as | | | | starts because once the show has begun; there is |
| face-painters or caricature artists, make sure the | | | | very little time to grab a bite. |
| birthday child is always first in line to get his picture | | | | Once the performer has arrived, try to let him/her |
| drawn or face painted. Most other kids will then | | | | have a few minutes to set up without being |
| follow suit as the birthday child is usually seen as the | | | | disturbed. Kids are naturally curious but if they see |
| special "leader" on his or her birthday. | | | | everything that the entertainer has prepared, there |
| Don't forget to make the parents feel welcome too. | | | | wouldn't be any surprises left. |
| Invite them to mingle with each other and help | | | | At any party, there will always be late-comers. If |
| themselves to food and drinks. Or if you have | | | | some kids should arrive half way through an |
| indicated in the invitation cards that the party is just | | | | entertainer's show, the host parents should welcome |
| for the kids, let them know what time to be back to | | | | them, receive the gifts on behalf of the birthday kid |
| pick up their children. | | | | and quickly allow the child to join the show. Do not |
| Make sure the birthday cake is ready for the cake | | | | interrupt the birthday child or the rest of the children. |
| cutting. During the party keep it stored somewhere | | | | Kids have short attention span and once they are |
| safe where kids will not accidentally knock it over | | | | distracted from the show; it is very difficult to get |
| while they're having fun. Also have a table on | | | | their attention back. |
| standby to use for the cake cutting. Plan the exact | | | | The last tip but not least, is to make sure you have |
| time to bring the birthday cake out in advance so | | | | fun planning as well! Parties are supposed to be fun |
| you can remove it from the box and prepare the | | | | so approach it with a relaxed mindset and enjoy |
| candles quickly when the time comes. If you have | | | | yourself! |