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A pizza birthday party
Avoid the commercialism of TV characters and throw a low-key but fun pizza party
For primary school kids, birthday parties are a big deal. Friends are very important and any activity or theme that brings them together is bound to be a big hit. Planning for entertainment is a breeze, as most common party games, from pin the tail on the donkey to charades, were designed for this age group. Still young enough to think that their parents are cool but old enough to help out with most details, your child will show you that it's a party to plan!
Theme
If you ask a child to pick a theme for his or her birthday party, you'll likely end up with a current box-office winner. And it isn't easy to throw a festive Titanic party.
Your best bet is to avoid all commercialism. Instead, celebrate your youngster's birthday with the Ultimate Pizza Party. Invite friends, provide ingredients, and then sit back and observe your guests preparing the party food (although it might not be edible).
There's no limit to creativity. You can even prepare a pizza-party cake using some icing and orange food colouring.
Invitations
- Throwing a pizza party can be very easy. Start by creating a clever, mouth-watering, pizza-shaped invitation. State the details - not only where and when, but also what ingredients will be provided - and encourage all guests to come bearing imaginative toppings. (Remember to keep the party small because you will need enough space in your kitchen for all the chefs.)
- Request that all attendees RSVP so you can determine how much food will be needed.
- Print out the invitations, and then recruit the kids to trace circles onto the backs, using a small mixing bowl. Cut out the circles and then paste on other 'ingredients' created from craft paper.
- Make sure you post the invitations at least two weeks before the party, so your guests have time to prepare.
Activities
Have some fabulous contests. Ideas might include:
- The Most Creative Pizza and the Best Tasting Pizza
- Pin the Pepperoni on the Pizza (you can use vegetarian alternatives such as slices of courgette). Yes, just like the donkey! Hang a ready-made pizza base (covered with sauce) on a wall outside. The winner is the blindfolded child who lands a pepperoni nearest to the centre of the pizza.
- Write MUSHROOM PIZZA on a large piece of paper, set the timer, and see who can come up with the most words of three or more letters using the letters in 'mushroom pizza'.
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