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Sunnybank Hills Toy Library Party Checklist.

 This is a quick reference guide to what you need for a Kids Party.

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Checklist

	Theme - Will there  be a theme? Not all Parties have to have a theme. Kids just want to have fun. Themes can be as simple as a cake to match the theme or full dress up,             matching tableware and activities. A more complex theme and high level of theme matching can increase the             cost considerably. What is the child's favourite theme? Determine the favourite theme. Decide the level of theme required. Are the items required for the theme readily available? Pirate, Fairy, Pool theme items along with some character items such as            Barbie & Winnie the Pooh are likely to be readily available. Other character items may not be readily available or available with a            lead time and greater cost. We can suggest items to suit a variety of themes and items to assist in            providing your theme. Can the items for the theme be made? Items for some themes  such as pirate and fairy can  be readily made. Are the guests likely to have items for the theme? Consider the cost and /or difficulty for  parents when deciding on a theme. Themes requiring dress up such as Pirate, Fairy, Occupations, Pool,            Sports and Barbie are ones that most kids would have something which can            be easily adapted to or simply made. For something more complex such as Snow White or the Wizard of Oz            consider hiring the costumes to provide to the kids.            Check that they are available first.
	Venue At home?    Do I have the space? Do I have the furniture and equipment? Will I have enough people to supervise? Can I cater for the numbers?                    At a park or other Recreational area? Consider availability At a function room? Book in advance At a Kids Party venue? Check our Party Centre Book in advance Consider suitability to age range
	Invitations Ready made Print at home Use publishing/card program Available in downloadable form from some internet sites. Particularly suited to themes. Hand made Great for the older kids to practice their craft skills. For Parties at Home
	Entertainment Toys Climbers, rideons, ball pools, rockers/seesaws, sports and role play toys are great            for parties. Check out Party Toys The toys can be adapted to suit a wide variety of age ranges from 1 years to 8 years. Toys can be arranged to suit varying numbers and provide a variety of entertainment economically. Check out Party Examples Games Kids love 'old' faithful party games Pass the parcel Treasure Hunt Pin the tail on the donkey Egg & Spoon race Parachute games Check out Party Toys Outdoor for the parachute Music Put a portable unit near the Party with a compilation of kids music Hire a DJ Jumping Castle Consider space requirements Consider age requirements Consider weather constraints. Some units are available with rain covers Generally they may be hired for half or a full day Face Painting Do it yourself with materials readily available Hire a face painter Entertainer Clowns, magicians, puppet theatre etc can provide fun entertainment for the kids Book early Attraction Farms and animals can be brought in A variety of other rides including carousels, chair-o-planes, motor bikes can be hired
	Furniture & Equipment Tables Do I have enough for the numbers? Consider the age of the kids. A picnic rug           can be more fun for the younger ones. Or perhaps some child size table and seats. Can I borrow more? Hire some in. We can deliver with the toys. Check out Party Needs Chairs Do I have enough for the numbers? Are the parents staying? This is common for younger kids. Consider siblings when parents stay. Consider the age of the kids. A picnic rug can be more fun for the younger ones.            Or perhaps some child size table and seats. Can I borrow more? Hire some in. We can deliver with the toys. Check out Party Needs Shade Do I have enough shade? Can I install a tarp etc. Hire a shade structure. We can provide different types to cover toys or tables.           Check out Party Needs Hire a marquee. Equipment Coffee maker and capacity? Urn Check out Party Needs Warming equipment Refrigeration capacity or supplement with portable fridge or esky. Don't forget the ice or dry ice and consider the time of year you may need to order the ice in advance.
	Tableware Glasses, Crockery, and serving ware Do I have enough for the numbers? Consider the age of the kids. We can provide unbreakable glasses/tumblers. Can I borrow more? Hire some in. We can deliver with the toys. Check out Party Needs Disposables Quick and easy for large numbers. We can deliver with the toys. Check out            Party Needs Disposable Consider using small plastic tumblers for the kids with their names written on. Consider plastic entree plates for the kids food
	Supervision Ask the grandparents Ask other relatives or friends Invite the kids parents
	Food Consider the ages Kids get excited and tend not to eat as much as what we think Simple things like cheezels, cheerios, and chips are favourites with the little ones Older tastes change consider simple but more exotic like Sushi, mini quiches, mini           pizzas, filled pastries and perhaps a basic rice dish. Consider the adults Simple which can be eaten in the hand is always popular. Consider Savoury or other muffins, mini quiches, filled pastries. Don't forget the coffee, tea or cold drinks. Consider preparation Prepare in advance Buy a party platter from the supermarket or deli Consider time Will you have the time to cook on the day? Arrange to pick up a catering pack of chicken, pizza etc The cake Bake at home. Try a shaped baking tin or cutting a cake into a shape for a theme. Buy a slab, part slab or un-iced sponge cake, ice at home and decorate with smarties,            sprinkles and a favorite figurine. Buy a slab or part slab decorated with a motif Buy that special cake mud cake, gateau etc.

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