Usually, around the time that children get to be in preschool, they discover that there is a whole new world of birthday parties out there which can be just for them. It usually starts with one child having a party and inviting her entire class. From there the party invitations start to come in by the droves for the rest of the preschool year. When it's your child’s turn, there is no need to panic; you can plan a fantastic preschool party even on a low budget or without a lot of time commitment on your part.
The best way to start to plan your preschooler’s party is to ask them what kind of party they want to have? This is important because he may want, or not want, a party similar to the one which they have attended. By asking them what they want, you are on your way to being able to start your planning. You don't need to be fearful that if you ask what your child wants that she will tell you they want expensive options; most children have pretty simple wants such as a specific theme or color scheme they desire.
The next decision you need to make is the location of the birthday party. For young children, who are prone to being messy, you might want to have their party at a local fast-food restaurant or similar venue. This can have the effect of the kids having some fun, and you not having a large mess to clean up after the party has finished. Another good option, if the weather in your area permits, is a local park.
If you dread the idea of spending hours with a pack of preschoolers on your weekend, you might choose to have the party in the evening or for just an hour or two on a Saturday afternoon. Preschoolers can only have a limited amount of fun before they become stressed out and start whining and crying. You can use this to your advantage by planning a relatively short but fun party.
If you plan to have more than a couple other children at the party you will need other adults to help you. Because preschoolers need lots of help and attention, you should have an adult for every three or four children in attendance. This will be a great help when children need help using the bathroom and other things as the party goes along.
When you are distributing invitations to your partiers, it is very important to remember that if you will be sending them to preschool to be passed out, you must invite each child in the class. To do otherwise is prohibited by most schools and just simply rude as well. Nothing is more hurtful than a group of preschoolers all taunting another child for not being invited to a party.
On the day of the party, you will want to have as much for your partiers to do as possible. While you do not want to overwhelm the children, it is important to keep them busy and occupied the entire time they are there with you. This will keep them out of trouble and having fun.
It is very important that you insist on good manners from your birthday party guests as well as your own birthday boy or girl. Everyone should use the words “please” and “thank you” as well as being courteous to others. In addition, you should go over how your child will handle opening presents and what is, and is not, appropriate to say to other people about gifts.
For more party planning ideas see some of the party planning choices offered on my Pinterest boards.
