| Organising an Easter party can be as much fun as | | | | treats for the day. Easter cup cakes and |
| the party itself. With a bit of careful planning and | | | | decorated cookies can be prepared in advance. |
| a good dose of creativity all parents can give the | | | | Do any of your guests have special dietary or |
| perfect Easter party for family and friends. | | | | other requirements? Taking the time to find out |
| Step 1 - Make sure you know the Date of Easter | | | | and cater for these really makes a difference to |
| Sounds easy, but the date of Easter moves each | | | | your guests. |
| year. Make sure you know when to hold your | | | | Decide on your Easter party games. Traditional |
| Easter party before sending out invitations to | | | | games that appeal to the young (and young at |
| friends and family. | | | | heart) include Easter egg hunts, egg decorating, an |
| Step 2 - Make Easter Invitations for Family and | | | | Easter bonnet competition, egg rolling races, fancy |
| Friends | | | | dress competitions. Let your guests know in |
| Making home made invitations is a great way of | | | | advance if there is anything that they need to |
| getting kids involved from the start. | | | | bring on the day. |
| Armed with cardboard, pens, glue, glitter, tissue | | | | Make sure you have everything you need for |
| paper, rubber stamps etc., you can spend an | | | | each game or Easter activity. Prepare your clues |
| afternoon with your children making Easter | | | | or treasure map for you Easter egg hunt. Hard |
| themed invitations for your guests. | | | | boil or blow eggs for egg decorating. Start |
| Card for the invitations could be cut into Easter | | | | collecting items of old clothing for fancy dress |
| shapes (chicks, bunnies, eggs) and decorated. Or, | | | | parades. |
| simply folded and decorated with Easter themes. | | | | Stock up on Easter eggs and prizes. To avoid |
| Remember not to hold back with creativity - give | | | | disappointment it is a good idea to have a few |
| your kids a few ideas and let them go for it. | | | | spare toys, books, sweets tucked away in case |
| Make sure to include in your invitation details of | | | | of emergencies. |
| any theme your party may have. Also let your | | | | Plan how to prepare and decorate your home and |
| guests know if you are holding a competition (egg | | | | garden for your Easter party. Make sure your |
| painting, Easter bonnet, fancy dress) and whether | | | | garden is clear of potential threats to children |
| they should be making something to bring with | | | | searching out Easter eggs. Clear weeds, nettles |
| them to be judged on the day. | | | | and thorns from any areas they will have access |
| Step 3 - Plan your Easter Party | | | | to. Get your children involved in making |
| Planning ahead is essential for things to go | | | | decorations for the home and garden. You could |
| smoothly on the day. | | | | decorate balloons to look like Easter eggs, make |
| Know how many guests you are expecting. | | | | Easter banners and collect spring flowers and |
| Always have enough food, presents etc. available | | | | twigs to decorate your home. |
| for the unexpected guest(s) who show up. | | | | Step 4 - Enjoy your Easter Party |
| Decide how you will cater for everyone. Will you | | | | Having prepared so carefully for your party you |
| prepare a full meal, a buffet or a barbecue? Make | | | | should find that preparations on the day of your |
| sure you have a good mix of food and drink that | | | | party run like clockwork. Leaving you plenty of |
| appeals to the children and their parents. Get your | | | | time to welcome your guests and join in with all |
| children and their friends involved in making Easter | | | | the fun. |