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Home › Articles › Birthday Time › Preteen Parties

Preteen Parties

Birthday Party Ideas for the
Older Child

By Gwen Morrison

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If you go to Kinko's or another copy-type store, you can have them blow up a picture of the celebrity for guests to pose with. Kids will have a blast with this theme.

Traditions
Mark Morris, public relations director of Hasbro Games of East Longmeadow, Mass., reminds parents that traditional games are always a hit at birthday parties. "Traditional games continue to be very popular because they provide a social interaction unlike any other entertainment," he says. "At a time when consumers have more entertainment options than ever before, traditional games thrive because they are inexpensive and provide a fresh, fun social experience every time they are played."

Twister is a game that remains popular because it's simple fun. It's a game that has remained in the hearts of parents, who have such fond memories of growing up with it and take great pleasure in sharing the craze with their children. A great party game for all ages, Twister can turn a quiet afternoon into a hilarious, memorable event for all.

A board game party with several tables set up for games like Monopoly, Bop-it, Outburst Jr. and other popular kid-oriented games is sure to be a hit with both boys and girls. Have a timer going and switch tables every half-hour. Provide snacks, prizes and music. It's sure to be a hit.

These are the years when kids want to strut their independence, and this is a wonderful way for them to show off their creative side and learn how to organize and plan such a special event. Stand back and enjoy. Be a wallflower for the first time in your child's life. It may just be a lot of fun!

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