https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:44:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1st-bday-party-how-to-keep-older-kids-entertained#post-2173044 Sat, 09 May 2015 19:23:16 +0000 blackbird 2173044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We set out coloring books and crayons from the dollar store. Also sidewalk chalk. And a friend brought some soccer balls and nets over that her boys play with. It was plenty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1st-bday-party-how-to-keep-older-kids-entertained#post-2173030 Sat, 09 May 2015 19:04:02 +0000 tequiero21 2173030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LML: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boardwalk-KFT1250640-Kraft-Paper-640ft/dp/B004NG8P8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1431216033&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=kraft+paper" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Boardwalk-KFT1250640-Kraft-Paper-640ft/dp/B004NG8P8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1431216033&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=kraft+paper</a></p> <p>something like this, right? </p> <p>i think coloring, stickers, table is good, but at my party, it was mostly the girls that enjoyed the crafts. maybe beading pasta (uncooked) or fruit loop necklaces.... or get some plain cupcakes or something and let them decorate them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1st-bday-party-how-to-keep-older-kids-entertained#post-2173015 Sat, 09 May 2015 18:54:28 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2173015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think those ages are fine for face painting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1st-bday-party-how-to-keep-older-kids-entertained#post-2173011 Sat, 09 May 2015 18:39:11 +0000 LML 2173011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was thinking maybe an art table, like with crayons, stickers, etc. And that paper you use for a tablecloth that kids can draw on. Obviously I don't do this very often since I don't even know what that paper is called. Ha!</p> <p>Thoughts on an art table/coloring book area? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1st-bday-party-how-to-keep-older-kids-entertained#post-2172725 Sat, 09 May 2015 08:35:52 +0000 tequiero21 2172725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know many boys who like face painting. Like above, super heroes and other characters and animals. I think lots of artists do both, face painting and balloons.</p> <p>We had a crafts table, but I think mostly girls enjoyed that. We had a balloon artist and all the boys wanted swords. Got kinda rowdy but they were totally loving it. </p> <p>What about hiring someone? To sing and entertain, like a clown or magician? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1st-bday-party-how-to-keep-older-kids-entertained#post-2172718 Sat, 09 May 2015 08:31:34 +0000 FaithFertility 2172718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boys would be into face painting.... look like spider man, pirate, tiger....... ninja turtle?</p> <p>Sidewalk chalk, bubbles..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1st-bday-party-how-to-keep-older-kids-entertained#post-2172715 Sat, 09 May 2015 08:29:28 +0000 LML 2172715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son's first birthday party is coming up, and I need some way to entertain the older kids at the party. There will be four three-year-olds, a six-year-old, and maybe a couple of 8-year-olds. Ideas? I thought maybe face-painting, but the 8-year-olds are boys, so they probably won't be into that. And the younger kids might be nervous. I know my almost three-year-old probably wouldn't sit still and let someone paint her face. But they also do balloon animals. She might like that.</p> <p>Also, the forecast is for rain the day of the party, so a bounce castle or whatever probably won't work.</p> <p>Any ideas? </p>