ds will be 5 the day before he starts school. we moved to this area a few months ago. He will have a little family thing and a few of his proper friends over on the day of his birthday but I really want to do a party so he doesn't miss out on a reception party.
His school is unusual because all the kids are in the same class for the first week (40 kids) then they split into classes. I need to invite all. Initially I thought about just arranging for them to go to the park for lunch, or over to our house - prob ok if weather good but say 40 kids plus one adult each and maybe siblings I think it would be very unstructured and overcrowded.
I could spend enormous amounts of money on a soft play thing (seems to be £400 minimum). I found a great party but maximum 35 kids, and cant leave out 5. Or I suppose a hall and entertainer. Does anyone else have any ideas? what could I do at home with that quantity of children? What does an entertainer do? does it work? have only had small parties for other kids in the past...
I think it is important that he has a party and that he have all the children. 31 of the kids have been to same nursery so know each other really well. He will be a newbie and I think it will be good for him to stand out a bit even if it's just so people know his name. The teacher said there is another child with same birthday. When i think about spending loads of money, i'll be gutted if other child has birhtday same day and ds then has no one coming. I'd really like to contact other parent to see how they are going to handle a birthday this early in the school year but not sure it's a good idea.
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manitz · 04/06/2013 20:03
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