Kids Party Planning

м Mixbook KIDS PARTY PLANNING ee: CHEAT SHEET BABY GRAND BEST FRIENDS PARENTS AM WHAT TIME HOW MANY GUESTS? WHAT FOOD SHOULD BE SERVED? WHERE SHOULD THE PARTY BE HELD? OF DAY? ........ Immediate family & close friends. Avoid nap time, mornings are better. Finger foods that steer clear of choking hazards, and of course cake. At home or small, casual venue free of baby hazards. PRESCHOOL 3-4 PLUS PARENTS HRS. HOW MANY GUESTS? WHAT TIME OF DAY? WHAT FOOD SHOULD BE SERVED? WHERE SHOULD THE PARTY ВЕ НELD? Avoid nap time, don't schedule One guest of each year of age is a good rule of thumb. Consider Finger sandwiches, pizza, cut-up fruit or veggies, cake, coffee or soda for Home, or kid-friendly activity venue (like kids' gym- nastics studio or other physical activity). party for more than 2 hours. having a family party. parents, juice or water for kids. 5-10 CHILD 5-10 BEST FRIENDS 2-3 HRS. HOW MANY GUESTS? WHAT TIME OF DAY? WHAT FOOD SHOULD BE SERVED? WHERE SHOULD THE PARTY BE HELD? One guest for each year of age, try to limit to closest circle the party. Keep it to of friends (avoid inviting the entire class). The younger the child, the earlier Keep the menu fun and simple, but go all out with a fun Take the party on the road: a venue like a kids' art 2-3 hours. themed cake. center or soccer- plex can be a great destination. 10-13 PRETEEN FEWER THAN FACTOR 15 IN BUDGET AVOID ONFLICTS HOW MANY GUESTS? WHAT TIME OF DAY? WHAT FOOD SHOULD BE SERVED? WHERE SHOULD THE PARTY BE HELD? Make sure it doesn't This is a great age This is a great age for conflict with any Work out a guest list based on budget & type of major school events, party. Fewer than 15 might be a good benchmark. for a build- your-own party: serve bagel pizzas, tacos, sandwiches and let the kids help. Don't forget the cake. a sleepover, or for the more adventurous try an arcade or laster-tag. sports games or community activities. 13+ TEEN GUEST LIST NO ONLY CRASHERS PM HOW MANY GUESTS? WHAT TIME OF DAY? WHAT FOOD SHOULD BE SERVED? WHERE SHOULD THE PARTY BE HELD? Have a set guest list - don't allow drop-ins (i.e. If your teen wants an evening party, set a specific "crashers"). Limit to departure time and make sure kids stick to it. At home, or at a Let your teen choose a theme, but think about serving up munchies to go along with the activities: fancy restaurant venue. the number that your home or venue can reasonably accommodate. popcorn and nachos to accompany a movie marathon, etc. Mixbook