1 year old - I want to think through everything so that the holiday is a success!
I was running out of time to organize the holiday; in principle, I did the main thing a day before the birthday. so for those who are planning to celebrate this holiday, don’t worry, you still have time to prepare. I don’t pretend to be original ideas, everything is from the Internet. I’m just sharing my experience of preparing for my daughter’s first birthday.
So,
1. You need a lot of balls (I bought 20 pieces). if possible, then at least 1 gel ball. All children love balloons)
2. I bought whatman paper in A1 format (costs only 9 rubles). On it with a pink marker she wrote: Vitalinka is 1 year old and on whatman paper she made slits for photos, like in old photo albums. I selected several funny photos from a year of my life and placed them on whatman paper. Moreover, the birthday girl herself was most delighted with the photo; even now we did not take it off the wall, since every time my daughter loves to look at her photos)
3. I made a sign in Word on A4 paper “Who is Vitalina like?” and printed it out. Title: Who does Vitalina look like? and three columns: For mom, parts of the face, for dad. The words were printed in the second column: hairs, eyebrows, eyes, nose, cheeks, lips, smile. And guests were asked to tick the appropriate column. At the end of the evening there was a counting of votes).
I told the guests this: many ask: “Who is your daughter like?” I propose today to determine this by your independent vote - if, for example, the eyes look like both mom and dad, then we put a tick in both mom and dad. Throughout the evening, guests ticked boxes.
And above this sign I took an A4 size photo (25 rubles) “Mom + Dad = Me.” I did it here. I inserted the corresponding photos into this photo frame:
photo www.kinderyata.ru
The holiday itself . Guests at the entrance were given “Happy Birthday” caps with a picture of a clown (1 cap = 9 rubles). Of course, if time allows, you can make the caps yourself . And for table setting I bought the same napkins with clowns.
While the guests were getting ready and the table setting was finishing, the guests played with the birthday girl, looked at the poster and checked the “Who is she like?” sign.
We need to think about it: if there are children, then there will be children’s competitions for them too. It turned out that only adults and the birthday girl.
At the table after the first toasts
competition "Chamomile"
At the bottom of the petals write questions about the child:
- What weight was Vitalina born with?
- How tall?
- What color are her eyes?
- What time did your first tooth come out?
- When did she crawl?
- When did you go?
- How many teeth are there now?
- Favorite bath toy?
- What is the height now?
- What is the weight at one year old?
- What is your zodiac sign?
- What year was the girl born?
- What time were you born?
- On what day of the week were you born?
- What name options were there?
- In what city were you born?
- What color is her winter hat?
- What is the birthday girl's apartment number?
- Which maternity hospital did Vitalina appear in?
- What are the godparents' names?
- Favorite game?
- First word
- What date were you baptized?
- Our birthday boy's favorite song?
- Our birthday boy's favorite cartoon?
- Favorite fairy tale?
- and so on.
And with the words “Now let’s check how well you know the birthday girl. Here is a daisy with questions on its petals. Let’s take turns and answer!” We pass the daisy around in a circle, everyone takes it off, reads the question and answers if they know, and if they don’t know, then we help together. For example, when guessing weight, I said, “More” or “less.” Everyone liked it)
Decorating a photo zone for a 1 year old: what to pay attention to.
When planning a photo zone, first of all, you need to decide on the theme of the design, as well as the color palette: there is an opinion that if you are decorating a children’s party, then everything should be “multi-colored and bright.” Yes, in some ways this opinion will be correct, but trends are changing and more and more often people are focusing on more “pastel” tones, or opting for two or three bright and colorful shades, or maybe even prefer more “strict” tones , in particular, this applies to the design of a photo zone for a one-year-old boy. Tip:
Pay attention to such stylish colors as: mint, pastel pink, lilac, blue. In combination with white and silver, you get a simply amazing combination.
"Future"
Now let's check what future awaits our baby. With the words “Vitalina, I suggest you determine for yourself what fate awaits you...” and on a tray or on the lid of a shoe box I present it to her:
- a ball of wool (symbolizes long life)
- book (knowledge, mind)
- brush (art ability)
- wallet (prosperity)
- garlic or lemon (health)
- keys (welfare)
- chocolate (sweet life)
- ring (successful marriage)
Place things at your own discretion, you can ask your child to choose twice.
"Prediction"
For this game, I prepared in advance a couple of A4 sheets, lined into the appropriate number of columns in the form of a table. Vertically in the first column it says “Who predicts”, in the second - “10 years”, then - “18 years”, “45 years”, “70 years”. And explain that during the evening, each guest, as well as close relatives, write in a few phrases how they imagine the life of the birthday boy at the ages indicated in the table: 10 years old - what kind of child, what clubs does he go to, 18 years old - where will he go to study, will he running to discos, 45 years old - what will you achieve in life, will there be a family, 70 years old - how are things going with your grandchildren.
We wrote everything with humor, it’s very nice to read it to my daughter when she grows up. the sheet with predictions into a large postcard as a souvenir for your daughter.
In the middle of the evening arrange
The most important attribute of decorating a photo zone for 1 year old.
You probably guessed that this is “number one,” but you didn’t know that there could be so many options. For example, holiday supply stores often have a very large selection, but if you want to add uniqueness to your photographs, you should contact a photo studio or a special craft workshop to produce your own branded version in a single copy.
The most popular types of numbers
- The foil balloon number
is the simplest and most popular option. The main advantage is a very attractive appearance and a large assortment of colors. You can always find number balloons with helium in our catalog at this link.
- Crafted numbers made of plastic or wood
are also one of the most popular options. They look stylish and will suit almost any photo zone design style, and numbers with special lamps will add a special charm to a photo shoot in the “Loft” style.
- Craft figures made from artificial flowers
- The unique and inimitable design of these figures will be completely individual, and the color palette can also be very diverse. This option can be ordered in a special hand-made workshop or rented on popular platforms with advertisements, fortunately the prices there are reasonable.
- A ready-made “mannequin” of numbers in your own decor
is the most difficult, but interesting option, there are no rules and you can bring even the craziest idea to life
game "Telegram"
With the words: I haven’t had time to compose a complete congratulation for my daughter, let’s all compose it together. I ask you to name any adjectives, preferably with humor, for example, glamorous, etc. and three adverbs as well.
The guests name, and I filled in these adjectives in the spaces; in three places funny adverbs were needed, for example, cool, cool….
And then only after signing in I read the entire telegram - everyone laughed heartily)
Here is the text of the telegram itself on A4 sheet:
Congratulatory telegram to Vitalina!!!
______________________ and ___________________ Vitalinka! Congratulations on your first ______________________ Birthday! Over this year, from a ____________________ and ____________________ baby, you have turned into a ____________________ and ____________________ girl! We wish you to remain the most ______________________________ daughter for your _______________________ mother and your ________________________ father.
May they continue to love you and _____________________ you the same way.
And let your _________________________ godmother Olya and your _________________________ godfather Sasha love you like their own daughter.
And all your _______________________ relatives and _______________________ friends pamper you with their attention and care.
May your birthday be the most _______________________ holiday of the year for you! In general, grow, Vitalina, ____________________ and ____________________! _____________________ kiss and hug. Your _________________________________ guests.
We also blew soap bubbles.
How to decorate a room for a child's first birthday?
We use the number "1"
A large, bright decorative number is a traditional decoration for a children's party.
You can buy it in a store, or you can make it yourself using corrugated paper, multi-colored ribbons, paper and fabric flowers, pompoms, and balloons. The volumetric figure will not only act as a symbol of the holiday, but will also decorate the photo zone.
Airy mood
Kids just love balls. Therefore, there should be as many of them as possible on your birthday. Balloons can be filled with helium and hung across the entire ceiling. Children will have fun pulling the string. From them you can make a three-dimensional figure, an arch. They can also be scattered chaotically on the floor. The kid and his friends will play football, toss and catch them. You can make a garland from multi-colored balls.
And you can beautifully decorate a photo zone with them. Various figures made from balls and balls in the form of fairy-tale characters, little animals, and animals look interesting.
You can put notes with wishes in the balloons and use them in games and competitions if you have older children as guests.
By tying balloons to the backs of chairs, you can transform your eating area.
Balloon figures
Balloon figures always make for interesting decor. To decorate a holiday, you can use the following three-dimensional figures: letters, numbers, dolls, animals, trees, flowers, bouquets of flowers, wall and ceiling compositions made of balloons, garlands, arches, fountains.
Fairy-tale characters made from foil balloons
Figures made from foil balloons are filled with helium and secured with a small weight. These balloons will give your child and guests the opportunity to play and take pictures with Mickey Mouse, Batman, the Little Mermaid, Cinderella and other fairy tale characters.
Decorating the room for the first birthday with garlands
Garlands are the most affordable and simple material for decorating a room for a holiday. They can be made from paper, fabric, ribbons, or buy ready-made multi-colored, flashing electric garlands. Any will do: in the form of circles, flags, hearts, ribbons, flowers, fluffy pompoms, inscriptions. Just when making garlands, try to stick to the same style and color scheme.
Garlands made of paper and fabric ribbons decorating the ceiling and walls look beautiful. They transform the room by changing its color scheme.
We use inscriptions and the name of the hero of the occasion
From wooden, cardboard, paper plastic letters you can put the name of the birthday person, his date of birth, weight, height, and a congratulatory inscription. You can also use ready-made inscriptions made of plywood and other materials.
To decorate the room for the first birthday, you can use three-dimensional letters from different materials.
Chalk film or board for drawing with chalk or markers
On the film or board you can not only write the baby’s name, his date of birth, but also interesting information, the little one’s achievements: what he is interested in, what he knows how to do, what he likes.
Wall newspapers and collages for decorating a child’s room
Make one large or several wall newspapers with congratulations and wishes in honor of the birthday person, with interesting facts from his life, achievements and photographs. Such a wall newspaper or photo collage will not only decorate the wall, but will also be able to occupy and distract guests waiting for the start of the holiday.
Engine with photo
A train with photos of the baby will help you beautifully decorate the room for your 1st birthday. If you place photographs from birth to one year old, you will get a small photo story. It will show how the baby’s eye color changed, the number of hairs on the head increased, teeth appeared, etc.
Making such decor with your own hands is not difficult. You need to cut out a locomotive and its trailers from colored cardboard. Paste a photo of the birthday boy on the eve of the 1st anniversary holiday on the locomotive, and his photographs taken in each of the 12 months on the trailers.
Photos hung on a rope using clothespins as room decor for 1 year
This option can be made in the likeness of a train. Just instead of the locomotive and carriages, use photo frames (ordinary photographs) suspended on a rope with clothespins.
Small decor
Using colored napkins, leftover wrapping paper, corrugated paper, old newspaper sheets, you can make voluminous lanterns, pompom balls, small flowers, cut out butterflies, and hearts.
Flowers to decorate a room for a birthday
Fresh flowers look very beautiful at any holiday, but at a children's party it is important that they do not have a strong smell. You can make entire compositions out of them.
If it is not possible to use fresh flowers to decorate the room, they can be made from corrugated or colored paper. You can write interesting wishes and funny inscriptions on the petals of such flowers.
From individual flowers you can put the child’s name, date of birth, and create various compositions.
Ribbons and bows to decorate a room for a child's first birthday
Tie ribbons into beautiful bows of different colors and sizes. Hang them above the festive table, on a chandelier, and place them on the walls. You can decorate the birthday boy’s chair with a beautiful bow.
Large pompoms to decorate the room for a 1 year old
Use ready-made store-bought pompoms, or make your own from corrugated paper, fresh flowers, balloons, fabric, and ribbons.
Fairy tale for a little princess, prince
Decorate the room in the style of the Middle Ages, using cardboard decorations depicting a palace, a castle, a carriage with horses, or a garden and park area. If you have time, desire and creativity, you can make them yourself.
Multi-colored flags
They can be cut out of anything: colored paper or cardboard, scraps of fabric, gift wrapping paper. Or you can buy ready-made ones with images of fairy-tale characters and animals.
If you stretch a tight thread on the walls, under the ceiling and hang flags in random order, you will get a multi-colored garland. In this case, the flags can be the same or of different shapes: square, triangular, curly.
Scenery in the form of a mysterious space
Using various figures of celestial bodies, you can create the illusion of a starry sky. Cut out stars, planets, and comets from foil and glue them onto cardboard. Hang them from the ceiling.
Competition "Rabbits"
Prepare a couple of blank A4 sheets and a couple of markers, and some books to make drawing more convenient.
Without telling the essence of the competition, I asked: “Who is the bravest?” . Call 2 lucky people. Books on their laps, a blank sheet on top and a marker in their hands. And with the words: “Now it’s the year of the rabbit, I propose to draw a rabbit with your eyes closed, and see who can make it more interesting). We can, of course, blindfold ourselves with a scarf, but we trust you, so you honestly close your eyes and start drawing.”
When they draw, everyone else who wants to can also try themselves as an artist. You can draw anything you like, a camel, for example, a giraffe, a hippopotamus...
I also made a wish
joke riddles
I printed them out on A4 paper in advance and made them during breaks during the feast. For example,
- Grandma Dasha has a grandson Pasha, a cat Fluff, and a dog Druzhok. How many grandchildren does grandma have? (One)
- The thermometer shows plus 15 degrees. How many degrees will two of these thermometers show? (15 degrees)
- Sasha spends 10 minutes on the way to school. How much time will he spend if he goes with a friend? (10 minutes)
- My father's child is not my brother. Who is this? (My sister)
- There are 8 benches in the park. Three were painted. How many benches are there in the park? (8 benches)
- Why does a duck swim? (From the shore)
- My name is Yura. My sister only has one brother. What is the name of my sister's brother? (Yura)
- The loaf was cut into three parts. How many cuts were made? (Two cuts)
- What is lighter - 1 kg of cotton wool or 1 kg of iron? (Equal)
