A DIY themed party can be a great idea the next time you have the chance to celebrate a special occasion with your children. This party theme involves elements that encourage guests to get creative and do things themselves, like taking charge of the rules for conventional party games, making food, and creating party favours or souvenirs to take home.
Regardless of the nature of the celebration—like a birthday, Christmas get-together, or a sports team’s first win—a DIYthemed party is sure to be a hit with all attendees and be the kind of event that everyone will talk about long after it’s over. All the same, there will be plenty of things you’ll need to prepare.
From the party activities to the food, every detail will play a crucial role in making the party successful. Get a head start on the planning to reap the full rewards during the event itself. Here are some things that you should have on the agenda for your own DIY themed children’s party:
1) Personalize the Party Theme
Even if you’ve established that the party is DIY-themed, you’ll still need an overall concept for the event. This will help set the stage for the other details of the party, like the food, games, and attire. In the case of a princess-themed party, for example, you’ll want to prepare materials like paper, crayons, and glitter for DIY crowns or tiaras. If the occasion references sports, you can have your child and their guests dress up in sporty capri leggings, sneakers, hats, socks, and other clothes in the team’s colours.
When choosing a theme, consider what your child is passionate about. Whether they’re obsessed with dinosaurs, outer space, or animals, come up with a DIY theme that reflects their interests. You can also get your child involved in the decision-making process by brainstorming theme ideas together. Sit down and have a conversation about what they envision for their party and ask them about their favourite colours, characters, and hobbies to help narrow down the party theme options.
2) Plan Activities According to the Kids’ Ages
Preparing plenty of engaging activities is key to keeping the party atmosphere lively. But you must keep in mind the need to tailor the activities to the age group of the children attending the party. This means that if you’re expecting younger children, you should prepare activities that don’t require a lot of coordination and that aren’t too demanding on the children’s attention span. A simple colouring activity or a short puppet show could already be enough.
On the other hand, older children may enjoy more complex games and activities that challenge them both mentally and physically. You can plan a themed scavenger hunt, for example, or a race through a DIY obstacle course.
3) Consider Specific DIY Activities
What’s a DIY themed children’s party if you don’t have any DIY activities planned? Get creative and plan some do-it-yourself activities that children (and guests of all ages, for that matter) can participate in.
Why not set up a craft station where guests can make friendship bracelets or paint ceramic figurines? You can also prepare different cutouts and have kids make their own paper dolls. Apart from keeping children entertained, these activities can help produce outputs that double as party favours that guests can take home.
4) Craft a Delicious DIY Menu
Next on your to-do list is planning a delicious and kid-friendly menu to keep your young guests satisfied and energized throughout the party. You can start by choosing snacks that are easy to eat and that appeal to children’s tastes. Finger foods like fruit skewers, cheese and crackers, veggie sticks with dip, and popcorn are always popular choices.
When planning the main meal, opt for choices that are both nutritious and kid-friendly. Pizza, hotdogs, and sliders are crowd-pleasing choices that can be customized to suit different preferences. You can also set these foods on a table where kids can DIY their toppings, dressings, and condiments. Prepare the ingredients in separate containers and allow the kids to assemble their meal as they want.
For refreshments, have a selection of drinks ready to keep young guests hydrated. Offer a variety of options, such as fruit punch, lemonade, flavoured water, and juice boxes. You can even consider setting up a DIY drink station where children can mix their own drinks and add fun garnishes like fruit slices or colorful straws.
5) Create Memorable Party Favors
Sending guests home with a token of appreciation is a thoughtful way to thank them for celebrating with your child. It also helps create lasting memories of the party.
For an awesome finishing touch, you can have DIY favours that allow guests to customize them, for example, homemade play-dough, slime, or bath bombs. You can also have the kids put together their own goodie bags. Prepare a selection of small, inexpensive toys, stickers, treats, and bags where they can place all their loot and have them choose the goodies they want to take home.
If you want to pull off the best DIY themed children’s parties, consider these tips in your party planning. Better yet, let your fellow parents join in the fun and suggest more awesome DIY activities and party plans as the date draws nearer!
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