Ideas for a Large Birthday Party
By stayhomemom from Canada
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RE: Ideas for a Large Birthday Party
When my son was in grade one, we had a large party, although not as large as this. One thing they loved was playing dressup, as we had a large selection of dressup clothing. My older son (grade 4) organized this. Then we took a photo.
When they first arrived, we did a small craft. Easy coloring and gluing of wooden pieces bought at the dollar store. Made frig magnets or something like that.
I think group games would be good -- like the Red rover idea, also Flying Dutchman, musical chairs, also non-elimination musical chairs (chairs are taken away, but everyone has to sit on the remaining chairs/laps till you are down to only 1 or 2 chairs-- no standing on the sidelines, and good for a lot of giggles). If you don't know how to play such stuff, you can likely google for info.
For such a large group, I would suggest you get some help. I would suggest a couple of bigger kids, like grade 5 or 6, to help with the party. If you have bigger children of your own, they could help, or neighbours, or other kids from the school. Friends of the family would likely be thrilled to help, but even if you have to pay them a bit, it will be worth it, as big girls, especially, will love to organize this crowd into group games like Red Rover. If you don't know any 10 & 11 year olds, contact your child's teacher, as the school will know who would be good at this type of activity.
With such a large crowd, you could even take them to a park to play Tee-ball. Again, help is a must, I think.
Be firm about beginning and end times. I usually started my party right after school, and took them home after they had "supper" -- I'll go with hot dogs and carrot sticks with chip dip-- and the cake. Two hours is plenty, really. You will have to allow quite a bit of time for the present opening, but it might not hurt to have them doing that after they have been totally tuckered out doing something or while they are eating carrot sticks and dip. They enjoy present opening, but after their gift is opened , they may lose interest. ha ha I hope it is possible for the kids to be picked up, when you have so many, but you have more control over party end time if you deliver them home.
Don't feel that you have to go overboard with the treat bags that they take home. My boys are all in their twenties, now,and so I might be out of touch, but it seems to me that some small toy from the dollar store and some candy treats would be sufficient. I'd go for Kinder Eggs for the candy, as it combines the treat with the toy.
Post by louel53
RE: Ideas for a Large Birthday Party
You could make maps for a treasure hunt. You could get some large marshmallows and play "Chubby Bunny". Each child puts one Marshmallow in their mouth and has to say Chubby Bunny. Then you keep adding more marshmallows until you can no longer say Chubby Bunny. The one who can cram the most in their mouth and still talk wins. If you have room in your yard you could have them play Red Rover. That game is fun when there are lots of kids.
Post by crunchberry
RE: Ideas For a Large Birthday Party
How about a carnival theme? You could make little game booths, (throw the ball through the ring, pop balloons, etc). You could have a concession stand with chips and punch, hot dogs, whatever you can think of.
Post by vguy
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