To celebrate your child's birthday, here are 20 extra themes to prepare him a totally memorable party
To organize a party with the children's friends or simply the family, it is good to choose a theme. So, afterwards, the decorations, the surprises, the cake and even the games can be connected to it. Casually, this technique allows us to save time and organize an unforgettable party. Because if we choose a theme that our child likes, we guarantee his pleasure!
To promote our ideas around the chosen theme, we take our subject and we try to
- find books or stories on the topic
- rent movies
- search for crafts
- print drawings to color or decorate
TrainsA stationmaster's cap, a cake in the shape of a little locomotive. We bet on blue, red! We play games like going in line, like wagons, through the house.
SafariWe put little animal figurines on the cake. We create a zoo at home by associating each child with an animal.
FishWe're making a cake in the shape of an aquarium jar. As a gift from friends, we can give a goldfish if the parentsagree…
The circusWe recreate the atmosphere of a big top with clowns, acrobats and clever animals. Arm yourself with pointy hats, red noses and make-up. The circus is in town.
Pirates
Ready for a day full of incredible adventures? Children become pirates (eye patches, pirate hats and parrots) in search of treasures (jewelry and plastic or chocolate gold coins) and unexplored marine environments. It can also be a great pirate (whose party it is) and his sailors.
DinosaursA cake shaped like a dinosaur egg. Children become paleontologists in search of fossils (in papier-mâché) and traces of dinosaurs.
Formula 1Cake in the shape of a racing car. The little drivers play games related to Formula 1. A circuit is created in the yard with traffic signs, refueling pits, etc.
KnightsWe recreate the atmosphere of a fortified castle by letting the children build a castle for themselves in the living room or courtyard. Why not a dragon-shaped cake? There is a pinata in the shape of a dragon or an unknown beast that children can defeat.
Wizards and witchesWe decorate our kitchen with spider webs (Halloween material), plastic frogs, a large cauldron and other witch stuff. The little wizards and witches, armed withtheir wooden broom and their magic wand will be able to do many activities and experiences. Why not make fly cake (white cake with cut raisins), served with toad juice (with lime) and dragon sandwiches (ground chicken with green food coloring)?
Space TravelWe're making a rocket-shaped cake. Young astronauts, in a special atmosphere, will be able to discover the universe. Several rooms in the house can become planets to visit.
The Far WestA day of cowboys and Indians! If we party in the backyard, the little cowboys will have room to gallop on their horse (plastic broomstick with a cardboard head). We put on the atmosphere of a meal around the fire (in cardboard) and we serve stuff cooked on the BBQ. Don't forget the sheriff's star for the birthday.
Everything is upside downHeading for an atmosphere where everything is done upside down from everyday life and habits. Why not serve fruit and whipped cream pancakes instead of cake and lunch for a snack? We change the usual formulas by their opposite (ex: ask with a "thank you" and thank by saying "please") Young people walk backwards, draw with their feet, pronounce their first name backwards (ex: Olivier becomes Reivilo), playing snakes and ladders, etc.
MonstersThe family nest becomes the hideout of monsters. Each little monster has its ownfeatures. Take a small pale t-shirt (thrift stores are overflowing with t-shirts) and ask the children to draw their own monster on it (quick-drying fabric pencils). The little monsters tell each other scary and funny monster stories.
WinterIn the middle of summer, it's extremely hot or it's raining… Why not have an icy winter-themed party? A cold cake (with ice cream) is served to the little Nordic explorers, armed with toques, mittens or scarves around their waists.
SummerIn the middle of winter, the weather doesn't allow playing outside? Why not pretend that we are in the middle of summer like during the summer holidays? Little vacationers in t-shirts, sandals and sunglasses will cool off with fruit cocktails. We're making a swimming pool cake.
Treasure HuntYoung seekers help the birthday boy find all the treasure hunt clues, so he can find out how he can recover his gifts. Why not make stops with games, snacks and cake service? Ideal for strolling around the neighborhood on a beautiful summer day!
Pajama PartyA timeless classic! Is it easier for you to celebrate your child on a Saturday night? So, invite friends (and relatives) to dinner and have a “pajama party”. Everyone in pajamas. Blankets and cushions spread in the living room and let's go: board game, film,dim lighting, story reading with a flashlight, etc. How about for the whole night?
DetectivesWe're betting on a totally mysterious atmosphere. We make different stations where the children will have to solve a puzzle in order to be able to play. We invent a secret code (with drawings for example) that the little detectives will try to decipher.
CinemaWe recreate the atmosphere of a Hollywood premiere. Armed with sunglasses, necklaces and ties, the young film stars (actors, directors, musicians, etc.) will have to play their part through the various activities. We prepare a cake in the shape of a star from the Walk of Fame (The "Walk of Glory" on Hollywood Boulevard) with the name of the birthday party on it. Usually, under the name of the star, there is an emblem that recalls the category in which the star has distinguished himself (eg: TV, music, cinema, etc.) Why not create the emblem that recalls the thing the last year in which the child distinguished himself (ex.: school, hockey, piano, etc.)?
A countryWe prepare a cake that represents the chosen country (eg: the flag, Eiffel Tower, etc.). Little travelers will be able to wear clothing that recalls the country in question, eat local dishes and perhaps even listen to songs in the official language of the country. Before the party, why not send (in the invitation card) some formulas in the language of the country (thank you, please, hello,happy birthday, etc.)
