Here’s some tips that Mr Phil hopes will make your children’s party run smoother and easier:
There’s no maximum numbers, but Mr Phil recommends you have at least 10-15 children at the birthday party to create a fun atmosphere, and generally a maximum of 30-35 is best for the games.
A minimum of two adults need to be present at the party at all times. One to stay with the kids and one to take them to the toilet etc if necessary. Any other adults are welcome to stay. It’s good to set up a row of seats along the side of the hall for parents.
Mr Phil will bring a professional music speaker and everything needed for all the entertainment. There’s no need for you to bring or add anything else, there’s loads of activities and fun for all the children. He also provides winners stickers and sweets as prizes for the games.
All you will need to provide is a venue, food and drink (and plates etc to put them on), birthday cake and candles. Most parents also like to decorate the walls of the venue with balloons and party banners, and the food tables with decorative disposable tablecloths.
Mr Phil will supply a balloon for every child to play with, so please don’t cover the floor with loose balloons beforehand. He will ensure that they are fresh new balloons and blown up to just the right amount so they don’t all burst when the children play with them. And for everyone’s sanity please save any party blowers and noisemakers for the end!
Two hours is the perfect length for a child’s party. Having the party start, or the children arrive earlier isn’t recommended. It’s best if Mr Phil is set up beforehand and the music is playing as they arrive.
In the two hour party there’s a break about halfway through for food. If there is room set up tables and chairs for the children to sit at as its less messy and easier to clear up after. If space is limited party food boxes are a good option. Please don’t serve food or drinks during the show or the games as this can be distracting for the children and Mr Phil.
Place a table near the entrance for presents. Keep presents on the table or out of the way until the end of the party. You want them all to enjoy the games and the show, and they can always play with their toys afterwards.
Many parents like to give all the children a party bag each to take home at the end of the party, with a slice of birthday cake and a few simple cheap toy items inside. Mr Phil will supply a free colouring and activity sheet for every child.
