DD's 4th birthday party this weekend, we're having it at home. There will be 11 children (including DD), aged between about 3 and just over 4 (pre-school room at nursery). There's a mix of boys and girls. There's a very loose Ben and Holly Theme
The plan
2-2.20 ish arrival and decorating crowns - have bought some crowns from Hobbycraft, got lots of stickers to stick on. May also leave out some Ben and Holly colouring in.
2.25 - Pass the Parcel - parcel has 11 layers plus prize, do i need to stick a couple of spares on?
2.40 - Pin the wand on Nanny Plum - like pin the tail on the donkey, any idea what we should use as blindfold?
2.50 - Musical bumps
3.00 - if not raining, treasure hunt in the garden. No idea what we will do if it's raining, apparently there is a 30% chance of rain/ snow. Should I pre-warn parents to bring coats? I don't think they will need wellies, it won't be that muddy in the garden.
3.15 ish, Tea, menu is:
Sandwiches - Ham, cheese jam
Pombears
Carrot sticks
Cucumber
Cocktail Sausages
Sausage Rolls
Grapes
Followed by various buns, party ring and chocolate fingers
3.40 Happy Birthday and cake
3.50 packing up and leaving.
One issue I have is that I have no where for 11 children to sit and have tea (I had assumed only about 6 would accept - oops). I was wondering about putting some picnic rugs on the floor and letting them have an indoor picnic, is that acceptable? There will be plates, party blowers etc.
I need to get more napkins to wrap the cake for party bags, have the rest of party bag contents, which are kinder choc, haribo bag, stickers, cat mask and bubbles, is that OK?
There will be tea, coffee, squash, coke and chic biscuits available for parents.
What else do I need to think about?
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borednotboring · 09/01/2013 21:41
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