DISCLAIMER: Los Tweens & Teens received a few party supplies from Party City. As always, our opinions are our own.
Okay, I’ll just say it… tween birthdays are hard to plan! Lately it seems though many tweens want to have dance parties. One even hosted the first ‘nighttime’ party of the 6th grade- that was interesting! As they get older, kids want to start experimenting with new options and hosting a fun birthday can be a parent’s way to allow for some fun while you keep watch too.
What is my first suggestion for any party planning? Listen VERY CAREFULLY. What do they really want to do? After you hear out most of the drama related to tweens and any planning, you can figure out their true goal for the party.
With help from our amigos at Party City, the girls and I put together a fun party theme that was all about ‘lots of rainbow colors, candy and disco balls’ while keeping the whole thing very affordable! PARENT ALERT: Set your budget and STICK TO IT! You shouldn’t have to spend lots of money. Without a set theme you can put together your own colors and patterns to make the setting more unique.
Check out some of our photos which include a candy table, individual homemade fruity drinks and silliness!
We created a candy table but the ‘goody bags’ were different. We picked bright-colored popcorn-style paper buckets that are empty and each tween can select their own party favors and candy. The idea is to provide lots of creative options so they make their own choices.
Here’s a very silly video we turned into a movie trailer- Parents, Just Let Them Have Fun!
The true secret to my success was (drumroll…) – bringing my college-age ‘prima’ cousin who could lead them in dances, silly games, movies, hair designs and just keep up with them! I focused on making my ice-cream sandwich cookies and cupcakes in colorful baking cups while my cousin Jenny led the music and dancing. She also stayed up most of the night as they planned their sleeping locations and giggled for hours! In a separate post, I’ll share my easy peesy sandwich cookie step-by-step recipe, as you don’t have to spend lots of money on fancy cakes anymore. They love ‘individual’ desserts that are messy and gooey – that’s most of the fun right there!
Dance parties are good for boys and girls. I love staying close to the action so I can know my children’s friends and build trust with their parent. Together, we all help guide our children. Most of all – JUST HAVE FUN!
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I am planning a tween dance party, but we are inviting the whole 6th grade…about 90 kids. I predict no more than 50 will show. Is my back yard an okay place to host it? I am planning on snacky food and a huge cake…fun music to dance. should i Have any other forms of entertainment for these kids? Boys and girls are invited. Thanks for any advice!!