There is something quite special about having a party at home but it does need a bit of organising.

4 – 6 weeks ahead

· Decide on how many children you want to invite and make a guest list

· Decide in the theme and entertainment.

· Send out invitation and give a date for RSVP’s to be returned

2 weeks ahead

· Order all of your party pieces tableware, decorations, balloons etc

· Buy non-perishable food and decide on the cake

· Call RSVP’s who have not yet replied

1 week ahead

· Make a list of all of the party food

2 days to go

· Make up the party bags and sort out party clothes

· Make sure that you have camera, batteries, candles etc

· Prepare the games and activities

The day before

· Make / decorate the birthday cake

The day of the party

· Make the party food, set the table and blow up balloons

· Decorate the house with banners, streamers etc

· Have fun!