Are you days of going out to big New Years Parties over? Did you agree to let you kids have their friends over for a sleep over and New Years Eve party? I found some great tips from www.Kidsactivitiesblog.com on how to throw a great Kids New Years Party.
Most families still have Christmas decorations up at New Year’s, but adding a few specialized items for the night is a good idea. The evening is often associated with sparkle; including silly hats with tinsel, noise makers and even glow sticks generates extra party atmosphere.
Earlier today, Kids Activities Blog published a 2014 series of New Years coloring pages for kids. Or take a peek at these free New Years Eve printables. A treat filled piñata, perhaps in a star or bell shape, is sure to be popular with the younger set. Hanging several confetti filled balloons to pop at midnight is festive, too.
Don’t forget the food! You don’t have to provide gourmet fare, but do arrange the table with colorful dishes to establish a party mood. A build-your-own hot cocoa bar is a current cold weather favorite, but something like an ice cream sundae station or decorate-your-own cupcake feature works just as well. The idea is to give the kids something interesting to do and you’ll get extra points if they can eat it, too!
One of my favorite suggestions for New Year’s Eve is to write a special activity to do on a piece of paper; roll it up and stick it inside a balloon. Blow the balloon up and write a time (for example, 7 PM) on it. When the clock chimes 7, the balloon is popped and it’s time for that activity. Have balloons for each hour until midnight.
Fun Activity Ideas for Kids New Years Eve PartyWhether or not you use the balloon technique to generate activities, having several fun things planned is imperative if you want happy kids! Here’s a list of some of the best suggestions for the evening:
Be sure to use those noise makers and pop the confetti balloons at midnight. Toast one another and the New Year with pop or sparkling juice in “fancy” glasses. Have a Happy New Year!
Most families still have Christmas decorations up at New Year’s, but adding a few specialized items for the night is a good idea. The evening is often associated with sparkle; including silly hats with tinsel, noise makers and even glow sticks generates extra party atmosphere.
Earlier today, Kids Activities Blog published a 2014 series of New Years coloring pages for kids. Or take a peek at these free New Years Eve printables. A treat filled piñata, perhaps in a star or bell shape, is sure to be popular with the younger set. Hanging several confetti filled balloons to pop at midnight is festive, too.
Don’t forget the food! You don’t have to provide gourmet fare, but do arrange the table with colorful dishes to establish a party mood. A build-your-own hot cocoa bar is a current cold weather favorite, but something like an ice cream sundae station or decorate-your-own cupcake feature works just as well. The idea is to give the kids something interesting to do and you’ll get extra points if they can eat it, too!
One of my favorite suggestions for New Year’s Eve is to write a special activity to do on a piece of paper; roll it up and stick it inside a balloon. Blow the balloon up and write a time (for example, 7 PM) on it. When the clock chimes 7, the balloon is popped and it’s time for that activity. Have balloons for each hour until midnight.
Fun Activity Ideas for Kids New Years Eve PartyWhether or not you use the balloon technique to generate activities, having several fun things planned is imperative if you want happy kids! Here’s a list of some of the best suggestions for the evening:
- take turns being a karaoke star; it’s even more fun if you have a few costume pieces for various “star” personalities
- bundle up, go outside, see who can find the Big Dipper first; make sure to “ooh” and “ahh” over the beautiful night sparkles, then come in for mugs of hot cocoa
- give the kids a stack of magazines; let them cut out pictures of things they want to do/see/be in the New Year or
- make an “I Wish” tree for each child: a tree branch in a shiny container; provide colorful paper, hole punch and string so each child can write down hopes for the New Year and hang them on the “I Wish” tree or
- give each child a pre-made “resolution” sheet to decorate and write dreams on
- bake, decorate (and eat) star shaped cookies or some other special treat
- play a game (lots of options here)
- watch a movie; make it cozy by making a pillow/blanket fort on the floor
- review and write down a list of favorites from the past year (this is fun to keep and look back on, too)
- work an age appropriate puzzle/s
- provide themed coloring pages; using stickers, markers and puffy paint is more fun
- do pre-planned crafts (there are lots of options here, too)
Be sure to use those noise makers and pop the confetti balloons at midnight. Toast one another and the New Year with pop or sparkling juice in “fancy” glasses. Have a Happy New Year!