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Choosing a theme for
your child's party depends on three key factors:
The Age of the Child
- The age of the children who will attend the party will have a
lot to do with the party theme you choose. Blue's Clues might be
great for a pack of three year olds, but a seven year old
birthday boy would be mortified! By the same token, Harry Potter
might serve you well for a group of pre-teens, but a group of
kindergarteners just wouldn't get it.
The point... be sure
your theme is appropriate for you child's age.
The Child's Interests
- What is your child interested in? Some kids love particular
sports like gymnastics or soccer, while others have a keen
interest in super heros or science. Just about anything that a
child is really interested in can be transformed into a great
theme for a party.
Book characters,
television shows, special hobbies, sports, animals, fantasy
stories, heros, historical genres, cartoon characters, etc. all
provide excellent theme possibilities.
The Time of Year or
Reason For The Party - A halloween party has a built in theme,
so a birthday around that time of year might have a Halloween or
costume theme. Summer parties are often "pool parties" or
outdoor themed parties. Obviously, you wouldn't have an outdoor
pool party for Christmas if you live in Canada... it just
wouldn't make sense.
The "Best" Way to
Choose A Theme...
Talk to your child
and get them involved in the planning!
Most kids have a
pretty good idea of what kind of party they want. If you fail to
talk it over with your child, you might both be disappointed.
Children often have
unrealistic expectations. A lot of kids have a whole scenario
layed out in their head -- they've imagined every little part of
the party and they expect you to deliver. Talking it out can
help you both find a realistic common ground.
Sometimes it also
helps to provide a younger child with two or three theme choices
and let the child choose his/her own party theme.
Once you've decided
on a theme, it becomes fairly easy to plan the party. The
invitations, decorations, food, favors, and activities will all
be based on your theme. Choose a theme that truly fits your
child's personality and you'll be sure to create an awesome
party experience for both of you.
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