🎂 A Birthday Party at Home, A to Z · Lesson 6 of 7
Helpers, decorations and goody bags
A shared to-do list, decorations on a budget and goody bags.
A shared to-do list
Make a list of everything that needs doing and who does it: buy food, blow up balloons, set up games, take photos, clean up. Share it with your partner, grandparents or helpers.
Decorations on a budget
| Balloons | The biggest effect for the money |
|---|---|
| Streamers | Twist two colors together across the ceiling |
| A banner | Print letters on paper and string them |
| Theme table | A tablecloth in the theme color and a few toys |
| Photo corner | A wall with streamers and a sign |
Goody bags
Keep them small and useful: stickers, a small toy that fits the theme, bubbles, a pencil, a small treat. Many families skip candy, or give a small book instead. A favor that is part of the party — a craft the kids made — is even better.
Safety
Keep balloons and small toy pieces away from kids under 3 (choking hazards), and pick up popped balloon pieces right away.
Tip
💡 Decorate the night before. In the morning there are always surprises.
✏️ Practice: your turn
- Write the to-do list and assign each task
- Plan decorations within your budget
- Plan the goody bags
- Check for choking hazards if little ones are coming
🧠 Quick quiz
Answer all 4 questions correctly to mark this lesson as done.
0 of 4 correct
All lessons in A Birthday Party at Home, A to Z
- 🗓️ 1. Planning: when, how many and whatDate, guest count, theme and budget
- 💌 2. Invitations and RSVPsA nice invitation and an easy way to RSVP
- ⏰ 3. The party scheduleWelcome, games, cake and goodbye
- 🎈 4. Games and activitiesGames by age, plus one main activity
- 🍰 5. Food and cakeWhat to serve, how much, and a homemade cake that looks amazing
- 🎊 6. Helpers, decorations and goody bagsA shared to-do list, decorations on a budget and goody bags
- 💐 7. After the partyThank-yous, photos, and notes for next time