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Tie balloons outside to guests can find the party.
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Party dances are usually a hit, to the likes of Superman. You may think boys don’t like that sort of thing but they love it.
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Getting dad to dress up in a fun costume along with the children can let the children know you’re the leading adult and they love it.
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But be warned- don’t wear too much clown make up for example because that can be a barrier between you and the children. Some can be frightened, especially of clowns.
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Always have standby games and activities in case some of the ones you planned don’t work.
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A good way to get little children’s attention is to use a puppet or a teddy. Make it talk. I am rubbish at ventriloquism but the kids don’t notice.
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When playing games, give out prize vouchers that can be traded in for gifts at the end of the whole event so the winners aren’t distracted too early.
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Young children often don’t like to be ‘out’ and won’t sit down if they are in musical statues. Draw a “magic line” and ask them to dance behind that instead so nobody feels left out- say there is a prize for the best dancer in the ‘out’ group.
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Balloons are great fun but can be a distraction. Give them out to children during free play at the end of a party.
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Be prepared for the sugar injection after party ‘eats’ !
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Avoid a wide range of ages at a party. It is easier to cater for all of the children’s needs if they are similar ages.
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Make sure your music is loud enough. A small CD player that sounds really loud at home is easily drowned out by 30 children.
