How to Host a Themed Party for Kids

by Amanda Farris

Host a SNOW PARTY!

We can’t always count on a lot of snow here in Arkansas. But, when we do get snow the kids all over the state go nuts and have a blast! Even if the kids are 30+ years old. I will never forget the snow on Christmas day in 2012.

I

Even if we don’t get snow all season long here in The Natural State, you can still have a snow party!

I gathered my kids up and a few friends to celebrate the winter season by having an impromptu party in the winter. We called it our snow party. The party consisted of crafts, snacks, and books.

All you really need to have a quick party for young children with some friends is a few good picture books to read, a themed craft, and some finger foods.

For our Snow Party we had snow punch to drink and let the kids make snow men as a craft and snack to eat.

While the moms were gathering supplies to get started, another mom circled up the kids in the living room to read them a few picture books about winter and snow.  (My kids love the book Sneezy the Snowman by Marueen Wright.)

Besides our edible snow man craft, we also made paper snow men, snow dough, coffee filter snowflakes, and beaded snowflakes. Some attention spans lasted longer than others. But, overall it was a great afternoon of moms having fun with their kids and building relationships with other moms by doing things with each other. I’m a firm believer that one of the best ways to build a relationship is to do stuff together. It builds a memory base together and lets you interact.

So don’t be shy! Plan an impromptu party for your kids with a few other moms this year.

Here’s how:

How to plan a themed party with kids

  • Pick a theme (Any theme of your choosing!)
  • Head to the library and grab a couple of picture books that go with that theme.
  • Pick a craft (or a few) to do with the kids that go with the theme.
  • Pick a snack to go with the theme.
  • Invite a few moms with kids over to enjoy the afternoon with you!

VIOLA! You have now planned a quick party to enjoy food and fellowship with friends.

I love doing stuff like this with my kids and friends. It is good memory building and it teaches your kids how to host and be pro-active in reaching out to others.

I hope you plan a party soon!