Valentines Day party for 5 year old girls?
Hey all,
My daughter wants to have a Valentines day party, does any one have any ideas?
Im thinking about 10 girls should I open it the boys also?
What time frame would you suggest ? It would be best for me to do it from 2-5 or should I adjust and do it from 5-7 or 5-8 that way the could eat at my house and not ruin their appetites for dinner at home? It would have to be a saturday, and that would be help full not being a school night.
What things should I plan? I was think some crafts (does any one have some craft ideas that are quick and easy?) What kind of games are kid friendly and Valentines themed?
What are some food ideas?
Maybe decorating their own cupcakes? I was thinking maybe that or Ice Cream sundaes as well but don’t want to fill the kids with sweets and junk to much.
Is February 6th an acceptable date for it ? or should I just do the later time one and do it February 12th? I cant do it on the 13th due to prior arrangements
Help!!!!
I would say girls only, let them be innocent and without the pressure of boys and the meaning of Valentine’s Day. The have plenty of time down the road for boys. Plus, without the boys you can do a lot more activities geared towards girls.
I would keep the party to 3 hours and note a pick up time on the invitations.If possible an after school party can be lots of fun, especially if they can all ride the bus home. If that is not an option think about the fact some parents may not be able to give rides due to work.
I would do one craft, and maybe a few games. Just remember at this age to include you daughter in planning so your ideas are not deemed "babyish or for little girls", The Oriental Trading Co. online had tons of inexpensive ideas for crafts, favors, decorations, and themes.
As far as food, for you own pleasure I would keep it simple, you don’t wanna be stuck in the kitchen the whole party. I would do something simple like pizza, or take and bake. Then save the theme for desserts, and snacks. Prepare as much of this as you can prior to the party.
Also since you are planning ahead you could do a costume or theme party and have awards for the best "Queen of Hearts", "Cupid", "Valentine’s Diva", etc etc…
Of course any date before is fine! I’m sure your daughter and her friends will be thrilled! What a cool Mom you are to do this for your daughter. It takes a lot of planning, and some money. I wish my Valentine’s memories were of a cool party, instead of the no show Valentine’s then watching other girls be spoiled. KUDOS to you!!!
I’d stick to girls only.
2-5 is good on the 6th. It will get everyone in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
Decorate with homemade chains made from red and pink construction paper or to make it easier, buy Valentine stuff at a party store and pick up some red mylar balloons.
Activities:
*Guess how many candy conversation hearts are in the jar. Have a prize for the winner.
*Cut out construction paper hearts ahead of time and let them use glue and glitter from the dollar store to decorate them.
*Valentine Cakewalk. Prepare a large heart from construction paper before the party. Get the kids in a circle, and play silly Valentine music while they pass around the paper heart. The person holding the heart when the music stops wins a treat. Bring plenty of treats; they’ll want to play over and over.
*Bean Bag Toss into a Valentine-decorated cardboard box.
Food:
It may be too cold for ice cream? and messy?
Give them finger foods-celery & ranch, pigs in a blanket, peanut butter and jelly sandwich cutouts, anything easy.
Serve them Wild Strawberry Crystal Light in a punch bowl. Float small marshmallows on top.
Make red velvet cupcakes or cookies the night before with pink frosting.
References :
http://childparenting.about.com/cs/holidays/a/valgames.htm
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/valentines_party.htm
I would say girls only, let them be innocent and without the pressure of boys and the meaning of Valentine’s Day. The have plenty of time down the road for boys. Plus, without the boys you can do a lot more activities geared towards girls.
I would keep the party to 3 hours and note a pick up time on the invitations.If possible an after school party can be lots of fun, especially if they can all ride the bus home. If that is not an option think about the fact some parents may not be able to give rides due to work.
I would do one craft, and maybe a few games. Just remember at this age to include you daughter in planning so your ideas are not deemed "babyish or for little girls", The Oriental Trading Co. online had tons of inexpensive ideas for crafts, favors, decorations, and themes.
As far as food, for you own pleasure I would keep it simple, you don’t wanna be stuck in the kitchen the whole party. I would do something simple like pizza, or take and bake. Then save the theme for desserts, and snacks. Prepare as much of this as you can prior to the party.
Also since you are planning ahead you could do a costume or theme party and have awards for the best "Queen of Hearts", "Cupid", "Valentine’s Diva", etc etc…
Of course any date before is fine! I’m sure your daughter and her friends will be thrilled! What a cool Mom you are to do this for your daughter. It takes a lot of planning, and some money. I wish my Valentine’s memories were of a cool party, instead of the no show Valentine’s then watching other girls be spoiled. KUDOS to you!!!
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I like the baking idea.. you could also make cookies with them, find cute way to wrap them and let them bring home to give as gifts. there is also an adorable Candy game you could play with them.. fun ideas here: http://www.celebrationideasonline.com/valentines-day-ideas.html .. there is a cute free printable gift tag in there that you could use for the cookie goody bags.. think either date would be good..
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