| It is well known that a kids' birthday parties are one | | | | Try not to have the same theme as other recent |
| of the highlights of childhood. Even though it lasts | | | | kids' birthday parties they've been to. Kids can get |
| only a few hours, the memories last a lifetime. Long | | | | bored easily with the same theme played over and |
| after the toys are broken, lost or simply forgotten, | | | | over. Who wouldn't? There are timeless themes |
| happy thoughts and memories about your child's | | | | which can easily be added to. For example the pirate |
| birthday party linger. Pretty much, as soon as children | | | | party theme has been around for years but you can |
| are old enough to hold their own ice cream and wear | | | | add the element of "Captain Jack Sparrow" and his |
| a paper hat, they're ready for the magical world of | | | | crew from "Pirates of the Caribbean". |
| birthday parties. | | | | Obviously the decision to have your child's birthday |
| If you're looking to create a few hours of original | | | | party at home or at alternative premises needs |
| fantasy and fun, the kind you just can't find in a | | | | thinking through. If you have are having a theme |
| fast-food chain, plan a theme party for your child's | | | | party at an outside venue, there are the positive |
| next birthday party. Everything from the invitations | | | | advantages of not having to clean up before and |
| and decorations to the cake and ice cream just need | | | | after the party. Then again there are the restrictions |
| your own imagination. Include your child in planning | | | | of not being able to go to town with the decorations |
| their party theme. You can encourage your child to | | | | and games. |
| research the topic with you and make it an | | | | Involve your child in the entire planning and |
| educational as well as a bonding experience. | | | | preparation for their theme party. From the moment |
| There are two main factors to consider when | | | | you both agree on the theme, there are things to do. |
| deciding what type of childrens party theme to | | | | You might need to delve into your arts and crafts |
| organise: age and interest. What entertains and | | | | box and make invitations - of course there are plenty |
| interests a 3-year old will change by the time they | | | | of theme-based invitations around you can buy |
| are 7. Gender also plays a role. Many kids' theme | | | | commercially but making the invitation at home can |
| parties are universal e.g a fairy party, or cooking | | | | be a simple and enjoyable craft project for your to |
| party. Other childrens party themes are not as | | | | share with your child and be part of their overall |
| clear-cut. A little girl can certainly dress up as a pirate | | | | involvement. There are decorations to plan, buy and |
| but boys may not be so keen on a slumber party. | | | | make. Balloons to blow up. Stress the fact that it |
| Children's interests change constantly. In fact they | | | | doesn't have to be perfect - have fun with it. |
| tend to have their own various and colorful plans for | | | | Good luck with planning your child's next theme |
| their next birthday party - well ahead of the time. | | | | birthday party. Make it a day filled with magic and |
| What's popular within their peer group this year may | | | | fantasy! |
| be totally different next year. | | | | |