Diane Warner's Complete Book of Childrens Parties

by Warner, Diane

• ISBN13: 9781564144621
• ISBN10: 1564144623
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: New Page Books

Summary

One of America's favorite wedding and party planners brings her magic to children's and teens' parties with ideas for every occasion.

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(2)
Part 1: Party Basics	13	(28)
Invitations	14	(2)
Decorations	16	(4)
Outdoor Games	20	(3)
Indoor Games	23	(5)
Crafts and Activities	28	(5)
Games and Activities for Teens	33	(4)
Entertainment	37	(2)
Need a Little Help?	39	(2)
Part 2: Birthday Parties for Children	41	(78)
Birthday Expectations by Age Group	42	(3)
Destination Parties for Kids	45	(2)
Balloon Party (Age 1)	47	(3)
Mother Goose Party (Ages 2 to 6)	50	(2)
Teddy Bear Party (Ages 2 to 9)	52	(2)
Circus Party (Ages 3 to 6)	54	(3)
Ballerina Party (Ages 3 to 6)	57	(2)
Fireman Party (Ages 3 to 6)	59	(2)
Wild Animal Party (Ages 3 to 10)	61	(3)
Make Believe Party (Ages 3 to 11)	64	(3)
Tea Party (Ages 4 to 7)	67	(3)
Indy 500 Party (Ages 4 to 7)	70	(2)
Dinosaur Party (Ages 4 to 8)	72	(3)
King or Queen for a Day (Ages 4 to 8)	75	(2)
Cowboy or Cowgirl Barbecue (Ages 4 to 8)	77	(2)
October Pumpkin Party (Ages 4 to 10)	79	(2)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Party (Ages 4 to 11)	81	(2)
Wet'n Wild Water Party (Ages 4 to 12)	83	(3)
Petting Zoo Party (Ages 4 to 12)	86	(2)
Out-of-This-World Party (Ages 5 to 9)	88	(3)
Frosty the Snowman Party (Ages 5 to 9)	91	(2)
Baby Doll Shower (Ages 5 to 10)	93	(3)
Slumber Party (Ages 5 to 10)	96	(3)
Winter Wonderland Party (Ages 5 to 10)	99	(2)
One-Eyed Pirate Party (Ages 6 to 10)	101	(3)
Wild West Party (Ages 6 to 11)	104	(2)
Camp-Over Party (Ages 7 to 10)	106	(2)
Whodunnit Party (Ages 8 to 12)	108	(3)
Super Scavenger Hunt (Ages 8 to 12)	111	(3)
San Francisco Party (Ages 8 to 12)	114	(2)
Aloha Party (Ages 8 to 12)	116	(3)
Part 3: Birthday Parties for Teens	119	(12)
At Home Birthday Parties for Teens	120	(2)
Destination Parties for Teens	122	(2)
Quinceanera	124	(3)
Sweet 16 Parties	127	(2)
Bar or Bat Mitzvah Parties	129	(2)
Part 4: Seasonal Parties for Children	131	(18)
Valentine's Day Party	132	(2)
St. Patrick's Day Party	134	(2)
Easter Party	136	(3)
Halloween Party	139	(4)
Hanukkah Party	143	(2)
Christmas Party	145	(4)
Part 5: Special Occasion Parties for Children	149	(10)
Super Sibling Selebration	150	(2)
End-of-Season Team Party	152	(2)
Achievement Celebrations	154	(2)
New-Kid-on-the-Block Party	156	(3)
Part 6: Special Occasion Parties for Teens	159	(12)
Post Prom Party	160	(2)
High School Graduation Party	162	(2)
End-of-Season Team Party	164	(2)
Achievement Celebrations for Teens	166	(2)
Farewell Party	168	(3)
Part 7: Just-for-the-Fun-of-It Parties for Teens	171	(20)
Winter Beach Party	172	(2)
Hawaiian Luau	174	(4)
Tailgate Party	178	(2)
Video Scavenger Hunt	180	(3)
No-Talent Talent Show	183	(3)
Karaoke Party	186	(2)
Couch Potato Party	188	(3)
Part 8: School, Church, and Youth Group Parties	191	(12)
Carnivals	192	(3)
Indoor Olympics	195	(2)
Field Day	197	(2)
Mix'n Match Parties	199	(4)
Part 9: Party Menus and Recipes	203	(16)
Party Snacks	204	(2)
Mini-Meals for Children's Parties	206	(3)
Party Desserts	209	(6)
Party Drinks	215	(4)
Part 10: Stress-Free Planning Sheets	219	(10)
Party Planner Countdown	220	(3)
Fill-in-the-Blanks Party Planner	223	(3)
Party Budget and Shopping List	226	(3)
Afterword	229	(1)
Resources	230	(3)
Index	233