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Party Themes
Arthur Birthday Party Theme
Ages: 3 to 7
Invitation and Decoration Ideas:
For an invitation create a card that has the word "Hey!" in big
letters on the front. On the inside write
"What a wonderful kind
of day
to celebrate (child's name) birthday."
This is similar to the Arthur theme song!
Use pictures of the characters from Arthur
to decorate the party area. Tie balloons around a stack of books
and set them around the party area.
Games and Activities:
Reading: One of the main premises of the Arthur show is
that reading is fun. So what would be better than getting a parent
to read a couple of Arthur books? Do this as the kids are
arriving. Be sure to pick someone who reads well and will make it
interesting for the kids.
Before the party make books for each of the kids cutting 8 ½ x 11
inch paper so that it measures 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches. Fold two to three
papers in half together then staple at the fold so that you have a
book. Provide the kids with crayons and markers to create their
own book.
Play the Become Bionic Bunny game. Put these items in a
large bag: bunny ears, red sheet or cape, red hat, and watch. Turn
on music and have the kids pass the bag while the music plays.
When the music stops, the person holding the bag has to put on one
of the items. The person wearing the fewest superhero items wins a
prize.
Play pin the glasses on Arthur. Print off a large picture
of Arthur's face and make copies of his glasses. Blindfold a child
and have them try to get the glasses in the right place.
Play Mrs. McGrady's Lunch Relay. Divide the kids into two
teams Give each team a tray. At the other end of the room have
items like an empty and cleaned out milk carton, juice carton,
pretend sandwich, chips, French fries, and so on. The first kid
must go down and get an item then run the tray back to their team
mates. The next person goes down and gets another item. Each item
has a point value based on how good it is for you; fruits,
vegetables and milk are 5 points, juice, sandwich and rolls are 3;
French fries and other junk food are 1. Add up the points to find
out which team wins.
Food Ideas:
Arthur, Buster and their friends love to go and have ice cream
together. Provide the kids with all sorts of toppings and
different ice cream flavors so that they can create a tasty treat.
Provide other munchies and snacks as well as punch.
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