Age characteristics
Children at this age relate well to other children and are very enthusiastic. They understand the idea of a birthday party, and can anticipate it months in advance. They tend to latch on to their closest friends so make sure to invite them. Kids at this age also tend to like helping with the planning so give them the opportunity to help throw their favorite birthday party.
Guest list
Many children at this age are in school or pre-school so your guest list can be made up of your child’s schoolmates. Although many children are in school and used to being away from their parents, some children may need to be accompanied by an adult.
Length of party
1-1 1/2 hours
Entertainment for age
This age group has short attention spans, so the entertainment program for the party should consist of a few different activities- around five. A mixture of hands-on and learning is always a great combo. Children at this age can participate in the Bake-a-Cake party, our best selling party.
Games
BINGO
Simon Says
Duck-Duck-Goose
Candy hunt
Relay Races
Shoe Mix Up
Wheelbarrow Race
I Spy
Safety for age
Make sure the party area is childproof and have a couple of adults on hand to help keep children together and the party organized.
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
