5 Foolproof Ways to Entertain Kids at a Party

Foolproof Ways to Entertain Kids ata Party Is your child's birthday coming up and the thought of keeping 30 kids busy for a few hours seems harder than anything else you ever did? Here are five effective ways to put on a party that's fun for everyone, from your one-year-old to your grandmother. Get Their Hands Dirty CHaving guests involved in fun activities and craft projects is a great way to facilitate communication between children at the party. Decorate walls or table cloths with painted handprints Using table napkins, kids can create origami animals Have children make festive hats using colored paper Decorate cupcakes Using play dough, kids can discover their creative side in molding various objects Make bracelets and necklaces from candy 2. Theme Up! Parents who want their children's parties to be a standout occasion know they should give it a popular theme. 75% 57% 14% is the increase reported by entertainment and moms say their child's birthday party theme is influenced by popular TV shows and movies. say they will likely use representative characters for the invitations as well. party vendor bookings between 2011 and 2012. Sesame Street and Minnie Mouse were Kids ages 4-6 are more attracted by parties featuring Princesses and Superheroes. indicated as the most popular theme choices for children ages 1-3. 3: It's All Fun and Games, Period. When it comes to party entertainers: Clowns Face painters Magicians Are the most booked As for party rentals, the most popular are: Bounce houses Water slides Multiplay inflatables Children will also have loads of fun playing interactive sports & games, obstacle courses, carnival games, attention grabbers, and balloon decorations. 48 Sweeten the Deal It's a universal truth that all children like sweets, so you should be able to offer a wide variety at the party. Marshmallows Birthday cake Ice-cream Chocolate Fudge At birthday parties and events, food & beverage are provided by: 50% Food carts and kiosks Vending machines 47 % Limited menu/quick service outlets 65% 98% 80% of event planning facilities surveyed said they use some kind of food and beverage service. While party favors and goodie bags can sometimes be controversial due to their contents, 80% of parents said they will offer favors for their guests. 15 Sing and Dance It Out Children love music, and parents can organize fun dances for kids of all ages. Children can become pop-stars Event planners say belly dancers and hula dancers are the most overnight, getting to sing their favorite songs and have a blast. frequently booked. Sources: http://www.punchbowl.com/corporate/presskit/pr_punchbowl_guestexperience_020514.pdf http://www.business2community.com/branding/kids-birthday-parties-big-business-brands-08 15880#!AMCMQ http://www.iaapa.org/docs/institutes/benchmark-study-family-entertainment-centers.pdf?sfv rsn=0 http://blog.gigmasters.com/top-kids-party-trends-of-2012/ http://www.marthastewart.com/275413/kids-party-crafts/@center/276975/marthas-crafts-kid s#268383 fiesta Brought To you Buy www.fiesta4kids.com