Winning prizes is fun, but guests who don't win a prize may be very disappointed. Here are some ways to let everyone win a prize or a "thank- you-for-coming" favor. Winning Stars Give the guests...
Party Games
Everyone enjoys party games. Here are some you can play at your party. The ages are only a suggestion. Many older boys and girls still enjoy games suggested for younger children. Telephone (ages...
What will we do?
Now that you've chosen your party idea and have sent the invitations, it's time to plan the party activities. Planning what's going to happen and when will help to make your party a success. Some...
What will we eat?
A party means refreshments! What you eat at the party depends on the party time (see page 299). You may serve a meal, or you may serve only snacks. Whatever you plan, you can turn ordinary foods into...
What about decorations?
Decorations add to the party feeling. You can make decorations for the party room and table that will help you carry out the party idea, or theme. Streamers and balloons are good decorations for any...
How do I invite my guests?
Inviting your guests is the first part of all the excitement and fun that is to come. A written invitation is the best kind of invitation. This way, all your guests will have the right information...
What kind of party?
Start by thinking about the kind of party you\'d like to have. Then you can make all your plans for invitations, decorations, refreshments, and games around that idea, or theme. There are lots of...
Come to My Party
Everyone has a birthday, and the best way to celebrate a birthday is with a party! But, you don't have to wait for your birthday to give a party. You can have one any day of the year. Do you know...
Guessing Games
(two to twenty players) One player thinks of a person, a place, or a thing. The other players try to find out what it is by taking turns to ask up to twenty questions. A player can only ask a...
Pencil and Paper Games
(two players) This simple game is also known as Tit-Tat-Toe and Naughts and Crosses. Draw two lines down and two lines across to make nine spaces. One player uses an X to mark spaces. The other...