Finding A Great Birthday Party Theme For Your Child
Looking for a really awesome theme for your child's birthday party
? Plain ole birthday parties are a thing of the past. "What are you doing your party in?" is the question your child will no doubt be asked when word gets out he or she is having a birthday. For a great party, you need a great theme.
A theme is a central focus that makes the entire birthday party flow together. It organizes the invitations, decorations, games, food, activities, cake and party favors into one fun package. But finding the perfect theme can be hard to manage. It's worth putting some real thought into. With a few easy steps the process can be made simple though.
The first thing you may want to do is to ask your child what he or she would like to do the party in. Before you do so, it is a good idea to do some homework so you can narrow down the choices. Since there is no telling what a six year old boy or a thirteen year old girl might come up with, left to his or her own imagination, giving a little guidance helps avoid frustration and disappointment that could arise otherwise.
If your child has a favorite character, you may want to consider a theme built around that. A beloved cartoon, book or toy often has a main character that would make a fun party. Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, Lightning McQueen and Dora the Explorer are all great character based themes. You can also check out birthday party websites for character theme ideas.
Another helpful question is, " What activity does my child like to do?" Parties can be centered around activities such as swimming, bowling, sports, and lots of other fun things to do. If you are leaning toward a favored activity for a theme, do make sure it is practical. Unless you have access to a heated pool, a swim party might not be a good idea for a winter birthday or a snow skiing party in the summer though both could be pulled off with a little imagination. Just make sure you take all aspects into consideration.
Still stuck? Don't be discouraged. Finding the perfect party theme not always instant but chances are it is right under your nose. Does your child have a favorite movie or a hobby of interest? Does he or she love a certain time era like the 60's or 70's? What is his or her favorite food or color? Brainstorming on your child's likes and dislikes just might be the ticket to finding a great theme. Tye-dye parties, science parties, Hawaiian Luaus with all the trimmings are examples of parties centered around a central interest.
If you are still stuck, try going online and checking out websites that specialize in birthday parties for children. You may be surprised what themes you have not thought of. Your little boy might love tractors but you never considered a John Deere theme. Girls love glitter and glow and sparkly pretty things so a princess or fairy theme might be the magical idea you are looking for. If at first you don't succeed, dig and dig again.
Once you have found the theme you want, the fun has just begun. You can get started on making fun party plans. Involving your child in deciding the details is a nice way to spend quality time together and you might be surprise what good ideas he or she comes up with. Add custom touches when possible. Birthdays are chance for you to show your child that he or she is special and one of a kind. Most importantly, enjoy the process. Planning and preparing for the party can be as fun as the party if you seize the moments and enjoy the journey. The things you do with your child today are the memories that will be treasured tomorrow.
by: Cheryl Jerabek
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