Party Tips
What time should the children arrive?
If hiring Sing & Shout, organise the children to arrive fifteen or so minutes before the entertainment is due to start, so that you get your full money’s worth. There is nothing worse than having half the children turn up part way through and miss out on the activities.
What should the children wear?
As the children are going to be doing dancing, it is advisable that they wear comfortable clothes and shoes that they can move easily in.
Greeting the Guests
It is a good idea regardless of how young your child is, to have them personally welcome and say goodbye to all their guests and their guest's parents, as they arrive and leave the party . This is a nice touch and shows that your child is thoughtful and well mannered. A bit of prompting before the guests arrive should help your child to remember this.
Thank You Cards
Thank you cards sent by you and your child, to all your guests the week following your party are also a nice touch. Mentioning the guest’s lovely gift and the fact that you and your child enjoyed their presence is excellent children's party etiquette. Trying to get your child involved in this process makes it more special. For example, you could get your child to devise their own thank you card. Putting photos from the party on it is also a nice touch.
What Food Works Best for Parties?
Parents often provide traditional party food such as sausage rolls, pies and hot dogs. Another choice is to provide a healthy alternative such as fruits like cut up watermelon, rockmelon, grapes, apples and oranges.