🎂 A Birthday Party at Home, A to Z · Lesson 2 of 7
Invitations and RSVPs
A nice invitation and an easy way to RSVP.
What goes on the invitation
| Who | Lily is turning 7! |
|---|---|
| When | Saturday, April 12, 2:00–4:00 p.m. |
| Where | Address, or the park and pavilion name |
| RSVP | By April 5 — text Mom at the number |
| Extra | Theme, “wear clothes that can get messy”, swimsuits… |
Paper or digital?
Paper invitations in the school folder are classic (check the school’s policy). Digital invitations — a text with a nice picture, or a free invitation site — make RSVPs easy. Design one with the Canva course or a document template.
RSVPs
Keep a simple list: name, yes/no, allergies, a parent’s phone number. Two days after the RSVP date, send a friendly reminder to the families who didn’t answer.
Drop-off or stay?
Say it on the invitation: “Parents welcome to stay” or “Drop-off party, pickup at 4:00”. For kids under 5, parents usually stay.
Tip
💡 Put the end time on the invitation. Parents need to know when to pick up.
✏️ Practice: your turn
- Write the invitation text with all five parts
- Design it (paper or digital)
- Make an RSVP list with an allergy column
- Decide: drop-off or parents stay?
🧠 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