Birthday Parties.....?

Kimberly M

My daughter will be starting Pre-K August 6th. Her 5th birthday will be on September 8th. We still have the "family" parties, so my question is- should I have one party for her Pre-K class (that will include about 16 kids if they all attend) and a seperate party for the family, or just one big party? I am not sure how it goes with inviting the whole class. I know you have to send an invitation to everyone but how many of them usually come? Just trying to get some feedback on the issue for budgeting... any comments appreciated
Do you think it would help if I had the party at the end of september to give her 2 full months to make friends with the kids at the Pre-K?

Answer
No need to have a seperate party
talk to her teacher to see what is customary in the classroom
usually the parent sends treats & or party favors
be sure to ask the teacher about allergies amongst the class as some are very serious like peanut allergies & that is a very hidden ingredient in most store bought treats
If & when your daughter asks for a party with friends a simple way of dealing with how many to attend is tell her she may invite the amont of friends as her new age will be
5 yr b-day = 5 friends
6 yr b-day= 6 friends ect.

then give her ideas that you are willing to do for the party
afternoon tea party (dress up in adult dresses & accessories)

beach party ( get beach theme activities at the dollar store & use a wading pool or sprinkler in the backyard)

sleep over-1) paint fingernails & toenails, give each other facials & make-over's & hair- do's(....this one is better a little closer to pre- teen age)

sleep over 2) movies popcorn slumber party

sleep over3) backyard camping : tent, sleeping bags, make s'mores ect

roller skating party

bulid- a- bear workshop

so many ideas I could go on forever

8 year old birthday party at an equestrian center?

Heather M

Would you let your 8 year old go to a birthday party where there would be pony rides or would you think it would be too dangerous? My daughter wants to have her party at an equestrian center which hosts birthday parties and gives pony rides--the pony is on a lead rope--but last time we went, two ponies became startled and kicked off their riders. One little girl's wrist was broken. I'm okay with the risks of horseback riding, but before I agree to having her party there and invite her classmates, do you think their parents will even let them go?

Answer
I think its a great idea. On the invitation just have, "Parents are requested to stay" printed with the location. That way the parent can judge for themselves We added that on the roller rink parties when the kids were younger and we knew here would be some that could not skate.
We've never had a parent complain. If they couldn't stay they had another parent cover for them. At 8 I'd think they'd want to stay with the kids.
Good luck.

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