Age characteristics
Toddlers like being the center of attention! They enjoy other children but may have difficulty interacting with each other while they play. They also love to feel they have accomplished something such as memorizing words to a song or placing that last block on top of the ABC tower.
Guest list
Toddlers enjoy being with other children. If your child is in a play group, invite the children in the group. Or invite the children of your family, friends, and neighbors. Keep in mind that they may get afraid when the adult accompanying is not present so account for a few extra adults.
Length of party
1- 1 ½ Hours
Entertainment for age
Children at this age tire easily so try to keep the party simple and flexible so that you can keep their attention. They are beginning to learn about themselves and the world around them. They enjoy singing, dancing, finger and copying games.
Toddlers sometimes get confused with what is real and pretend, therefore entertainers such as clowns and make-believe characters are great to amuse them.
Games
Keep games short and simple.
Follow the Leader
Sit in a circle and play finger games such as :
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
This Little Piggy
Pat-a Cake, Pat-a-Cake
Safety for age
Childproof your home, covering sockets and closing off bedroom doors, exit and entry ways so that children don’t wander. Avoid foods and items that are choking hazards, such as broken balloons, small party favors, hard candles, hot dogs and popcorn.
Fairy Tale/ Princess Party
Birthday Child’s Starring Role
On the morning of the celebration, rouse your sleeping beauty in a truly royal fashion, by bringing her breakfast in bed and crowning her Princess for the Day.
Party Settings
Transform your home into a Princess Palace. Roll out the red carpet leading up to your front door and create a princess crest marking the entrance to the party castle. Inside, drape a chair with red velvet and let the birthday child greet her guests.
Use a wall stick-on of a castle to give the suggestive feel of being near an enchanted castle also.
Party Fun & Games
As your royal guests arrive, escort them to the Crown Jewelers to design their own princess necklaces. Set up several bowls on a table filled with all varieties of candies that have holes in their centers such as lifesavers, gummy rings. Give each guest her very own princess tiara.
Party Leader
Arrange for Cinderella’s fairy godmother to make a special guest appearance or hire a Castle Bounce company to deliver and set up a giant blown up castle in which the children can jump in.
Party Tunes
Light, classical pieces will fit the mood of these festivities. Or, play the soundtrack to your child’s favorite Princess film.
Party Finale
Set up a revolving, reflecting ball and have a Twelve Dancing Princesses Disco where your guests can boogie down to the soundtracks from your favorite princess movies.
Birthday Presents & Favors
Personalized, hand held mirrors mark each princess’ place at the birthday table and all royalty should certainly wear home their tiaras. Also personalize your table with food labels and use these carriage boxes as favors.
Decorate Your Own Princess Party Favor
Decorate Your Own Princess Tiara Party Favor
Decorate Your Own Princess Wand Party Favor
Decorate Your Own Princess Paper Dolls
Party Tips
While every guest gets to wear a princess tiara, the birthday child should wear a full-fledged crown or attireon her special day. Boys can certainly join the fun with the proper royal scepter, and princely cape.
Disney’s Tangled Deluxe Birthday Box
