A birthday is more than balloons: involve children in preparing the birthday decorations

For a child, nothing can be more exciting and attractive than his own birthday. They look forward to this day all year long with enough anticipation and joy. We often keep them away from planning and preparing for this special day because of our fear that they will screw it up. On the other hand, if we involve them in the preparation of the birthday decoration, not only will they be more engaged, but they will also learn some values ​​and ethics from an early age, such as taking responsibilities and decisions, bringing out their creative side, etc. This is the time when children are most likely to help out with additional motivation. Also, if they are given certain responsibilities, this feeling will evoke within them that their opinion is important to the elderly. Below are some ways that you can involve your children in preparing their birthday decorations.

1. Party Theme: Gone are those days when the birthday party meant only cutting the cake and popping balloons, today, like any other party, birthday parties are also planned based on various themes. Asking your child to choose a theme for his birthday can make him that much happier. Tell them that they are in charge of deciding the theme and then they will also have to plan the decorations based on the theme. This can help bring out the most creative and imaginative side of your child. You might even be surprised by the innovative themes they come up with.

2. Make creative invitation cards: What can be better than a handmade and DIY invitation card? Add a personal touch to the whole process of inviting people. Ask the little one to make the invitation card and draw on it, or decorate it with glitter, stickers, etc. and write the invitation inside the card. Notice how the child goes the extra mile in writing, as his friends and parents will receive this card.

3. Decorations: You can make accessories that can be interesting for children, such as king and queen crowns, magic wands, masks, etc. Making a piñata is another great idea that you can ask your kids to make with a little help and supervision, of course. You can also encourage your kids to watch any DIY video tutorial and create it.

4. Candy: Who doesn’t like candy? Ask him to help you make them. Since they love candy, they will be equally interested in the making process. This can also encourage your child’s culinary skills.

5. Handmade return gift: Instead of wrapping some store bought gifts, it would be much better to make some gifts at home. You can give your child ideas and instructions for gift making and he / she can put his / her crafting skills and creativity into them. Giving your guests handmade gifts will also make them think that a lot of effort and thought has gone into behind the gifts and this will impress them.

Apart from the above, you can also involve your kids in taking care of the guests and ask them if they are enjoying the party or not etc. Children always enjoy doing fun things and letting them participate in their own birthday party can make them happier as they can play an important role in it and this feeling makes them get involved in the process with much more enthusiasm.