Have you decided that you would like to throw a Thanksgiving party this year? If so, what kind of Thanksgiving party are you planning to have? If you’re a parent, chances are good that your Thanksgiving party is designed for kids and kids only. These types of Thanksgiving parties are often referred to as Thanksgiving parties just for kids.
Although you may assume that it’s relatively easy to throw a Thanksgiving party just for kids, you’ll soon find that it’s not as easy as you think. The reason for this, more often than not, is that children are usually more difficult to please, compared to adults. For that reason, there is a great deal of planning and preparation that you may need for your next Thanksgiving party.
1. Invite the kids
Perhaps the first thing to do when planning a kids-only Thanksgiving party is to invite guests. Depending on the age of your own child or children, this can be a bit difficult. Some toddlers and teens can invite their own guests to the party, but others may not. Whether your child is a toddler or a little older, it might be a good idea to create a Thanksgiving party guest list on your own. When doing so, it is recommended that you invite children who are approximately the same age as yours. It may be a good idea to invite other children who are in your child’s class, attend the same daycare, live in the same neighborhood, or are related to your child.
2. Choose the right foods
Once you’ve taken care of the party invitations, you may want to change your approach a bit. You’ll want to start concentrating on the actual party. One of the many things you may want to plan for is the food, snacks, and beverages that will be available to you. In most cases, you’ll find that you don’t need to go all out to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for a kids-only party; sandwiches would be more than enough. However, as a parent, you probably already know that children can be picky eaters. That is why it is recommended to have a wide variety of snacks and drinks on hand. Not only will you want to make sure that at least some of your food is healthy, but also that it’s kid-friendly.
3. I have to have the games
Whether it’s a Thanksgiving party, a Christmas party, or a birthday party, kids’ parties are nothing without games. That’s why you’ll want to pick party games for everyone to play. Since you’ll be hosting a children’s Thanksgiving party, you may want to choose holiday games to play; however, it is not necessary. You can easily find a number of Christmas party game ideas online with a standard internet search. In addition to the Internet, you should also be able to purchase a number of fun, kid-friendly party games online or at your local store. While it’s fun to have all the party games planned and ready to go, be sure to leave room for suggestions. Depending on the age of your party guests, they may want to play other games or offer their own suggestions.
In conclusion
When planning a Thanksgiving party just for kids, it’s important to remember one thing; children may not be your only guests. As a parent, you probably know how some parents, maybe even you, just don’t want to be apart from their kids, even for a few hours. That’s why it’s very likely that some of the parents of the party guests will want to stay. If this is the case, you should leave them. In addition to receiving assistance with your children’s only Thanksgiving party, chances are you’ll enjoy the additional company. If other parents will be staying with their children, it is recommended that you also have some adult snacks on hand.