So for my kids I throw a back to school bash. This includes all of both my child's classrooms. I know it may seem like a huge ordeal with 60 kids to deal with but with these tips it will go over like a pic nic!
Remember that throwing a back to school bash helps you to get to know who will be in your kids class and help you get to know the parents you will be seeing for the next year!
Time to get creative:
Have your children create 30 invitations before school starts using construction paper and art supplies. On your computer type the typical invitation information (minus the persons name) to look like...
Who: You and your family
What: Back to School Bash
When: September 12, 2009
Where: 123 Main Street
Why: to have fun and get to know you!
RSVP: 123-456-7890
Now cut small squares and paste on invitation wherever you like.
Planning...
1. Have stuff to do!
I do not allow the kids in the house for this so I have stations of things to do outside.
- Bounce house
- Pinata
- Pin the ruler on the teacher
- Decorate Apples
2. Have snacks not meals - make mini hot dogs, buy bake your own pizzas and cut into squares after cooking, chips, crackers and drinks are all you need! If kids are playing they will not want to eat a lot!
3. Don't forget the parents - Put on the game for the dads provide adult refreshments if you like or it is right for your household. The moms will navigate to where ever the kids are and will be willing to help watch while you are mingling.
4. Don't forget to greet - Be at the door and have them sign in with name/phone/email/address - this is great for holiday cards, birthday invitations, thank yous and classroom contacts!
5. Create memories - I have invested in a Polaroid camera, so that when the kids come in they can take pictures with the respected child in their class - you can have a teenager help you with this kind of like a photo booth! Then you can write the kids name on it so you can remember all the kids in your child's class and your child has a scrap book of it!
6. Favors - Kids always expect favors at the end of a party - I suggest using a grab bag style have a bag full of school stuff - sticky pads, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, stickers etc and have each kid reach in and grab a prize before they leave.
7. Decorations - no need to go all out - this is a meet and greet after all. Simple decorations are fine, streamers and color schemes go a long way - have your kids participate by making the decorations for you!
8. Relax - this is a casual event don't worry too much about structure, worry about getting to know the kids, and their families!
I hope you have a great upcoming school year and find reason to celebrate it!
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