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7 lessons Parents

A Birthday Party at Home, A to Z

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7 short lessons that take you from “we should have a party” to a happy kid and a clean living room. With timelines, checklists and games by age.

Start: Planning: when, how many and what →

All lessons

  1. 🗓️ 1. Planning: when, how many and whatDate, guest count, theme and budget
  2. 💌 2. Invitations and RSVPsA nice invitation and an easy way to RSVP
  3. ⏰ 3. The party scheduleWelcome, games, cake and goodbye
  4. 🎈 4. Games and activitiesGames by age, plus one main activity
  5. 🍰 5. Food and cakeWhat to serve, how much, and a homemade cake that looks amazing
  6. 🎊 6. Helpers, decorations and goody bagsA shared to-do list, decorations on a budget and goody bags
  7. 💐 7. After the partyThank-yous, photos, and notes for next time

✏️ Practice: Scavenger hunt maker: printable clues for the party

About this course

The course is for parents planning a party at home, in the backyard or at a park — for kids from about 3 to 12. It focuses on simple, low-cost parties that kids love.

Every family and budget is different. Take what helps and skip the rest — a happy kid doesn’t need a perfect party.

Questions & answers

How many kids should we invite?
A classic rule of thumb: the child’s age plus one (a 6-year-old invites 7 friends). Many schools ask that if you hand out invitations at school, you invite the whole class (or all the boys or all the girls).
How long should a kids’ party be?
About 1.5 hours for ages 3–5 and 2 hours for ages 6–12. Shorter is better than kids getting tired and cranky.
How do I handle food allergies?
Ask about allergies when people RSVP, label foods, and consider a nut-free party. Have the allergic child’s parent tell you what is safe.
Is the course free?
Yes, with no sign-up.

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