Toddler Birthday Party

Updated on October 03, 2010
M.S. asks from Lisle, IL
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I have decided to throw my daughters 2nd birthday party at home...any ideas for activities? The age range of the children attending is 1-4.

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answers from Austin on

When is her birthday? If it's close to Halloween, I would do some sort of costume party. I don't know ANY kids who don't love to dress up and show off their costumes! Especially when you consider how much Halloween costumes can cost, it would be nice to have a chance to wear them more than once a year! Since your daughter is so young, I doubt she will mind if you "Halloween" up her b-day a bit... The only problem I can see with that would be when it's time for cake and Ice cream... and the mess issue... hmm...

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J.O.

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I am a preschool teacher so I have a pretty good idea about activities for this age group. First of all no child in this age range can resist a balloon (not helium filled but just blown up with a short string). The one year olds should be ok with the balloons as long as you don't have any popped balloon pieces lying around. The next thing you need to do is get a CD called "Greg and Steve Kids in Motion" (available online or at most music stores that has kids music). They have a freeze dance song, where the children can dance around (with their balloon) until the music stops and says freeze. The 3-4 yr olds will love it and the younger ones will have fun copying the older kids even if they don't really understand the directions. There are several other fun songs on the CD too; "Animal Action" where the kids dance around and imitate the zoo animal specified in the song, etc. Kids this age also love a pinata. They make ones that have streamers you can pull to open a trap door, instead of using a bat. You can fill the pinata with stickers and tatoos or other small age appropriate prizes instead of candy. Also, you can add streamers (just tape some extra pieces on) to insure everyone gets a turn. To preserve your sanity, I wouldn't make the party much more than an hour and a half. That gives you about 45 minutes of activities and 45 minutes for cake and things. I would also suggest that you save presents for after the party guests leave. Kids this age have lots of trouble watching another child open presents when they don't get any. It will save a lot of tantrums ;) Have fun, good luck, hope this helps!!

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D.D.

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Just a thought, but think about the fact that at 2 years, children are still parallel playing, and putting a lot of effort into activities may be lost on your little girl and the invitees. Perhaps just having out some of her favorite toys for all to play with would be good.

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

www.birthdayinabox.com They have great personalized goody bag things and party themes.

www.orientaltrading.com They have great bulk prices and anything for a party and games. Teachers use this site too.

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K.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

We did my son's 3rd bday at home this year. We set up a couple of kid-sized tables with playdoh and lots of accessories (cookie cutters, rolling pins, etc) and they loved it! I also had his train table out with a bunch of trains and some cars, so that kept the kids (boys and girls) entertained. We have a swingset in our backyard, so the kids were also very happy to play on that.

I didn't have any organized games or activities because they are still so little.

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C.H.

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What about a stuff a pal party? With Noah's Ark we come in and bring all the supplies to build their own stuffed doll. The best part is while all the kids are making the animals you can sit and relax. We bring it all and bring prizes and make a game out of it. It's so much fun. We also have princess parties with the crowns and wands and glitter fun. It's a great stress free and fun time for the kids.

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