Theme: Pre-School
Decorations: I went with the basic colors: red yellow blue orange green. We hung balloons from the ceiling to make the room (We had rented a community room from our community center) feel more warm. I found color sings and number signs from Wal-Mart. You could also find some at the Dollar Tree in their school supply section or at a school supply store. Here in Utah it is called Utah Idaho Map and Supply. I had planned on putting these in my little one's room after we were done so they didn't go to waist. I then printed off shapes and stuck them low on the wall. This way they were on eye level with the kids. On the floor I used masking tape and made huge shapes (great for the theme, but we also played games with them) circle, square, triangle, star and rectangle. (I should have added a heart) Then streamers over the door frame for the kids to walk through.
Games: Because it was a Fisher-Price House Party all of the toys that we played with were Fisher-Price; but you could use any toys that you have on hand or access to. Set up a few of your toys or have each child bring a set of toys to share. I set up the toys at different stations. One princess castle, the play food on the table, race cars in another corner.
1. Fetch. I have a batch of the soft ball pin balls from a blow-up toy. I tossed them all into the corner of the room. I then gave instructions to the kids to go and pick up a certain color and take it back to a certain shape. For example: go pick up a yellow ball and take it to the circle. After a little bit I would stand next to the circle for those kids that we struggling. If they didn't get it right no worries, only encouragement was given. Then they tossed the balls back into the corner and we picked a different color and shape.
2. Shapes. Using the same shapes on the floor I called out specifics about the children and told them to do an action to a shape. For example: if you have brown hair skip to the circle, if you have blond hair crawl to the square. Once everyone has gone to a different shape I invited everyone to as slowly as they could go to an empty shape (circle) and you play again. If you are a girl twirl to..... if you have on the color yellow crab walk to.... if you have a brother...... if your favorite veggie is carrots hop on one foot to......
3. Music Freeze Dance. ( I know I use this game a lot but it is a great way to get out wiggles and can be changed to fit almost anything. In the party favors that came with the party kit was a music cd that we played this game with. Having a huge open room was ideal to play in. The parents sat in the corner while the kids just played.)
Snacks:
I had asked each of the people coming to bring their child's favorite snack to share. This gives the children a chance at contributing to the party, and lets them express themselves. I supplied apple wedges with fruit dip, I found skinny sticks down the craft isle of Wal-Mart and made fruit kabobs with strawberries and bananas. We made some mommy snacks for the mom's as well. Along with whatever else was brought. Recipes below.
Party Favors: In the party kit I was given party favors for the kids to take home. In it was a Little People coloring book, a Little People cd, a Little People dvd, Fisher-Price coupons and Little People Wheelies car.
*I loved the opportunity to host this party! Like I've mentioned before I love to celebrate life and being able to share my party pack with my friends was awesome! I gave away half of the toys that we had received in our party pack. Each family that came got to go home with a little extra prize. If I ever get the chance financially or am blessed to do this again, I won't hesitate. I was able to teach my children to share just for the sake of sharing and to do it with a smile. That it was a good thing to do and we had fun doing it!
Shapes: http://www.scribd.com/doc/123289724/Garland-Shapes?secret_password=mo0gyo29d8ww3kxcecc
Place Cards: http://www.scribd.com/doc/123289733/Place-Cards?secret_password=28uadktq2ufaku9thkv4
Snacks: http://www.scribd.com/doc/123289735/Recipes?secret_password=1emv5m30t2fxtsshl8g6
*All of the super cute photos were taken by Esther Rigby.
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