I want to celebrate my child’s 10th birthday in a special way: on a grand scale or not in the same way as always. But what to do if you don’t want to settle for a banal children’s sweet table, but you don’t have enough money for fashionable entertainment. Take matters into your own hands. After all, for sure, the mother or grandmother of the hero of the day already has experience in organizing significant dates: children’s christenings or anniversaries, 5th birthdays. Therefore, we will celebrate the child’s 10th birthday at home. The opinion that home children's parties are boring and monotonous is wrong. If you follow our instructions and recommendations, you will have an unforgettable 10th birthday.
Celebrating a child's 10th birthday: theme of the holiday
To decide how to celebrate a child’s 10th birthday, you need to choose a theme for the celebration. And not because themed holidays are fashionable and interesting, but to make it easier to come up with ideas and play out situations.
It is around the theme that we will spin the plot and act out skits, select decorations, costumes and treats, add entertainment and games, select musical accompaniment and prizes for participation in competitions.
What could be the theme for a child's 10th birthday? You can choose a classic theme for children of this age: a pirate party or a sea festival, princess gatherings or a trip around the world.
Or deviate from the standards and choose a topic that interests your child.
The boy is interested in football - feel free to choose a football quest.
My daughter loves the cartoon about Masha and the Bear - this is also a good theme for a children's party.
There are even more themes for a 10-year-old child’s birthday in this material.
If you don’t like the idea of dedicating an anniversary to a specific fairy-tale or cartoon character, take a historical, fantasy or cosmic story as a basis.
You can choose a specific profession or field of science. Celebrations for young cosmonauts, firefighters, as well as parties for chemists, circus performers, and biologists are very interesting.
If you don’t like themed celebrations, choose the main color of the holiday. A sunny or striped birthday is also cool.
Moscow Zoo
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Expensive, but with animals
Year after year, the zoo retains its status as one of the most traditional places to celebrate a birthday. With this in mind, the administration of the Moscow Zoo organized 3 theatrical programs and 3 quests, among which there are both basic programs for children from 3 to 13 years old, and modular programs - parents themselves collect the necessary options. All theatrical programs involve an interactive performance, and then variations begin: children will have a visit to the petting zoo, and older children will have a tour of the large zoo. After communicating with the animals, in both cases there will be a presentation of a cake and a short animation program. This program lasts from 2 hours (another hour is given for the banquet) and costs from 37 to 70 thousand rubles, depending on the chosen program.
Quests are held on the territory of a large zoo and cost from 24 thousand rubles for a group of kids. The most impressive option will cost 40 thousand rubles, it involves not only a quest with a quiz, but also gatherings in a banquet hall with a cake, animation and even a conversation in a petting zoo. You can read more about the programs here.
Organizing a 10-year-old child’s birthday: choosing a place for the celebration
The choice of where to celebrate a birthday largely depends on the time of year. In the summer, there are many more opportunities even for a home party. After all, you can have a picnic in the garden or get-togethers with games and quests in the courtyard of your own or country house.
It is more difficult to choose a place for those living in apartments.
But even in this case, you can organize a birthday party in the gazebo or move part of the program to the playground.
If you are forced to spend the holiday in an apartment or house, immediately determine areas for a “banquet” and games.
There should be no clutter of furniture or sharp corners in the room. It is better to completely separate the place for active games and the table with treats in different rooms.
My 10th planet
An interesting fact for children who didn’t know: there are 8 main planets in the solar system and plus another dwarf planet called Pluto. The others are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. And now it’s your turn, guys, to come up with your 10th planet in the solar system in honor of the birthday boy (birthday girl). There are no limits to imagination. So, after 5 minutes of thought, each participant imagines his planet for the birthday boy and describes it in a few words, for example, this is the planet Mikhail, the soil there is sweet caramel and kazinaki, gingerbread and buns grow on the trees, the planet is inhabited by Mikhail people - cheerful people, who love computer games and big trips to neighboring planets. The participant who comes up with the most interesting planet and presents it best will receive a prize.
First anniversary of 10 years: we invite guests
Inviting guests to your 10th birthday is an important stage in organizing a successful celebration.
On the one hand, I want to invite as many friends, classmates, and relatives as possible so that everyone can please the hero of the day.
But remember that the number of invitees is limited not only by the financial capabilities of the parents, but, first of all, by the place to accommodate the children.
If you gather 10 classmates, 4 brothers, 6 sisters, and even housemates in a one-room apartment at the same time, it will be a disaster.
Also keep in mind that one adult will not be able to organize leisure time for a large number of children.
If more than 20 people will be present at the celebration, then the presence of 3 adults is required.
If the children's group is of different ages, or the holiday is planned to be held on the street, the number of adults present may have to be increased.
It is better to send out or hand out invitations for a 10th birthday 7-10 days before the planned date of the holiday.
It is not enough to issue an invitation beautifully; be sure to indicate the time, date, location, and duration of the holiday. If necessary, the dress code is specified in the invitations.
At 10 years old we know everything
The guys are divided into teams with the same number of participants - approximately 5 people each. Starting with the first team, the guys in a circle (team) name one name from the corresponding category, which the leader will ask. So, the presenter names a category, for example, domestic animals, after which the first team names their animal, for example, goat, then the second team - rooster, then the third - cat, and then again the first team - turkey, then the second team and so on until , until there are 10 items in this category. Then the presenter changes the category (wild animals, mushrooms, fish, and so on). If a team cannot say the words, they lose their point. And at the end of the game, the team with the most points receives the title of winner and a prize.
10th birthday decoration
It is very convenient to buy ready-made sets for decorating a room.
Typically, such kits include not only decorations, but also printing, candles, accessories for a fun holiday, postcards, balloons, etc.
But if you buy all this separately or decide to make some of the jewelry yourself, use our cheat sheet so you don’t forget anything.
To set the table you will need:
- tablecloth;
- disposable tableware;
- napkins;
- straws;
- chocolate labels;
- cups for sweets;
- toppers;
- boxes for bonbonnieres;
- popcorn baskets;
- juice labels;
- cupcake stands;
- candles for cake.
To hold a children's birthday party for a 10-year-old child you will need:
- holiday caps;
- "Happy Birthday" garland;
- invitations;
- confetti;
- firecrackers;
- serpentine;
- pipes;
- postcards;
- gift bags;
- balloons;
- volumetric numbers and letters;
- gifts and souvenirs for guests.
Decor to choose from:
- large flowers;
- checkboxes;
- Garlands;
- house;
- cardboard figures;
- inflatable toys;
- honeycomb balls;
- fans for decoration;
- paper pompoms;
- volumetric stars;
- pompom tassels;
- thematic pictures.
Whether you buy decor or decide to make it yourself, print out the cheat sheet to ensure you don’t miss any necessary items when preparing for the holiday.
If you wish, you can order jewelry from a decorator - in this case, you will receive an individual, unique design. By the way, it is not as expensive as it seems at first glance.
Today, the services of decorators for children's parties are offered not only by online stores and companies, but also by freelancers.
The main thing is to get acquainted with the portfolio of such designers before ordering.
How to celebrate a child's birthday
Build a photo zone
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You will need a couple of old cardboard boxes (from TV, refrigerator, other large household appliances). But you can limit yourself to a screen or wooden picture frames.
Create a “photo booth” from these scrap materials and decorate its walls with hats, scarves, wigs, paper mustaches and any other fun things you can find around the house. Next, hand your guests a camera or phone and offer a prize for the funniest photo. Later, these photos can be sent to the parents of the little guests.
Organize a play area with balls
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Plastic balls can be bought at any children's store, and they are quite inexpensive. Fill a large cardboard box or inflatable kiddie pool with them. Then throw in a few small gifts or, for example, wishes written on folded pieces of paper. Then the children will be busy not only playing, but also looking for trophies.
Ideally, a box of balls can accommodate 2-3 children at the same time.
Prepare a dance party
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Children love to dance to music, especially in company. Download the favorite songs of the birthday boy and his friends in advance, make room for the dance floor - and turn on the music at the right moment (preferably not directly from a laptop or phone, but at least through Bluetooth speakers).
You can diversify the disco with a game, for example, invite children to freeze in place at the moment when you stop the composition for a few seconds. Another good option is to inflate a couple dozen balloons in advance and let the kids throw them at each other.
Organize a chef's day
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Together, prepare a treat that the kids will later eat. The easiest way to make shortbread dough: it kneads quickly, molds well, and you can cut out funny figures from it. Give each child a piece of dough and ask them to make something that will go into the oven later.
You can also give young chefs small pieces of paper. Let everyone write down wishes for their friends on their own pieces of paper, and then hide them in cookies. When it comes to treats, the kids are sure to enjoy extracting and reading these messages.
Make a castle and swords from cardboard boxes
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To do this, you will have to find large packages in advance. When the children gather, invite them to build a magic castle, fortified fort, or pirate ship out of this cardboard. Help cut windows and doors, glue boxes together. You can also give the kids markers and paints and paint the resulting structure together.
To add a playful element, cut out swords and shields - for campaigns of conquest. Cardboard equipment can also be painted to suit your taste. And it’s easy to make knight’s capes and cloaks from old T-shirts.
Build a castle with pillows and blankets
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Just collect all the pillows, cushions, rugs, blankets you find at home and give them to your children. Let them build houses, huts, labyrinths from them. If you combine this entertainment with the point above, you can at the same time organize battles of conquest, attacking and defending the castle with soft toys.
Have water pistol fights
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Go to a fixed price store and buy a couple dozen toy guns that charge with water. Place a large basin of water in the backyard (if you live in a private house) or lawn where the holiday is taking place to reload your weapon, and go into battle!
Go on a hike with a picnic at the end
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Kids love bonfires, and a birthday party around the fire is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Take a small tent or canopy with you, prepare marshmallows for frying, sausages, bread, tea - and go with the birthday boy and his guests for a walk... no, no, a real hike through the nearest forest! Don't forget to bring matches and lighter fluid.
Organize a treasure hunt
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Hide some valuable prize somewhere in the house or on the street. And on the way to it, lay out pieces of paper with tips. For example, the first one, which you give to the children before starting the quest, may say: “Follow the tree with small yellow fruits. Three steps away from him you will find a stone. Below it is the next clue.”
The quest can be long or short, depending on how many clues you have enough imagination for.
Prepare a book with checks for joy for your child
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This is an almost free and very original gift option - an ideal solution if you are very short on money and cannot invite guests. Take an ordinary children's album and paste into it pieces of paper or pictures cut out from magazines with captions. Each should describe one activity that your child enjoys or that he regularly asks you to do. For example:
- Play for another hour on the phone.
- Watch cartoons for another half hour.
- Go for a walk with dad.
- Go to the movies with your mom and watch a cool cartoon.
- Go on an amusement ride in the park.
- For dad to tell a story before bed.
- Go to the store and buy me a small gift.
- Permission to eat one more piece of candy.
You can paste several dozen such checks into an album. And then hand it to the birthday boy, warning that you will fulfill one of his wishes a day. The child will remember such a gift forever, because this book is akin to real magic.
Just spend your day with your little birthday boy
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In fact, children don’t need that much: most of them are ready to exchange a toy or a treat for the opportunity to lie under a blanket with their mother, go fishing with their father, or take a walk in the park with the whole family holding hands.
Give your child a whole day dedicated only to the birthday boy. Do pleasant things: draw together, feed the ducks on the lake, dance, ride a swing, play football. And remember: all your attention, all your energy on this “gift” day should be directed to the baby. This is the best gift for him, the memories of which he will keep for the rest of his life.
Preparing a photo shoot
Photographing a children's party is also an important moment. Here you need to take into account several important points if you decide to deal with this issue yourself.
Firstly, the photo zone. Of course, pictures at the table, during games, and entertainment turn out to be lively and fun.
But the children will definitely pose and be photographed in groups, in pairs, one at a time. If you do this against the backdrop of cabinets or just a wall with floral wallpaper, the idea of a photo shoot will simply be ruined.
Create a photo zone on the same wall. To do this, just print out cool thematic pictures or purchase a special wall sticker.
Secondly, who will film. The principle often works here: either everyone or no one.
Therefore, after the holiday there are often no memorable photos left at all, or they are all kept by different people.
It is best to assign one person responsible for photography.
Let the older brother or uncle or aunt take pictures of the children during a photo shoot, at the table, during games.
If, after all, the invited parents take the photos themselves, ask everyone to send them via social networks in order to make a high-quality selection and send them to the guests.
Preparing the children's table
If you are planning a long holiday, you definitely need to feed the children - in this case, you won’t be able to get by with just a sweet table.
You shouldn’t expect that children don’t eat well, are shy when visiting, etc.
After outdoor games, and even in a cheerful company, everyone eats. The main thing is to prepare the right dishes, decorate them in a fun way and serve them on time.
What exactly to cook? The choice is huge: pizza, chicken skewers, tartlets with various fillings, sandwiches, salads.
The full menu and recipes can be found in the article: Menu for a 10th birthday.
"Lights of Moscow"
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Candles, lanterns, dancing
A small, quiet and cozy museum in the center of Moscow, a place with history - children's holiday programs began to be organized here in those distant times, when other museums had not even thought about it. The atmosphere here is downright homely, and the prices are quite reasonable. There are now four programs to choose from, designed for different ages. For example, “Lights for a Hedgehog” is a program for the little ones, from 3 to 6 years old. In two hours, children will be introduced to the museum's exhibition, light lanterns from different eras, and, together with a lonely hedgehog, will be sent on a journey through a fairytale forest.
For older children there are more meaningful programs, each of which in one way or another includes a story about the exhibition and a master class. This could be writing with a quill pen, making candles, or learning minuet figures. After the tour, you can have a tea party in a special cozy room. You are allowed to bring your own treats. It’s better to sign up for a holiday in advance - all weekends are usually scheduled a month, or even a month and a half in advance. To find out more, go to the museum’s website and in the “Excursions” section, scroll to about the middle of the feed. In addition to Christmas programs, you can book a school outing, graduation for starters, and a bus tour.
Guests are gathering
A rather important moment is the preparation of guests. Even if the invitations indicate the exact start time of the holiday, children can gather for up to 40 minutes. Moreover, someone will arrive earlier than the appointed time, and someone will be late.
By the way, it is not customary to wait more than 15–20 minutes from the specified time on invitations.
Often the time is associated with the start of animator performances, show programs or serving hot dishes.
And yet, what to do with the first guests while the latecomers arrive.
Of course, you can just turn on cartoons. But children will quickly get bored with this activity.
Therefore, we are thinking about how to organize children’s leisure time before the start of the main entertainment program for their 10th birthday.
It’s better to come up with collective activities, for example, ask the children to design a congratulatory poster for the hero of the day.
Another interesting option is coloring houses. This design is large enough so that several children can access it at the same time. Give the guests pencils and crayons - let them draw before the main part of the holiday begins.
Important! You should not experiment with paints, or you will have to additionally wash the kids and their holiday outfits of the drawings.
Space Museum
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Holiday for future cosmonauts
The Museum of Cosmonautics promises to organize a space trip for the birthday boy. Birthdays here are all about riddles, quizzes and competitions. For children under 8 years old there is a program built around flights to the moon. The birthday boy and his team must find a lunar rover in the museum and collect as many facts as possible about the Earth's satellite. And the animators will prepare older cosmonauts for a serious space journey: children will look into a space house - a copy of a real orbital station, and after the excursion they will have a virtual quiz. There are two more programs for older children. The holiday ends at the museum in the space cafe, but please note that the holiday menu must be ordered in advance. On weekdays, celebrations will cost less. Details and prices on the museum website.
Entertainment
The easiest way is to invite animators to a 10-year-old child’s birthday party at home. With them, you can discuss the theme of the holiday in advance, familiarize yourself with the script and, if desired, make your own adjustments.
Amendments to ready-made animator programs are not always allowed.
And the duration of the service is limited. Typically, animators at a 10-year-old birthday party entertain children for about 1.5–2 hours.
Next, the task of the holiday organizers is to deal with the guests. But usually 2 hours is enough for active fun, then the children simply get tired.
If you decide to create a script yourself or choose a suitable program, take into account a number of nuances. Suitable for this age group:
- energetic sports relay games;
- quest programs;
- themed team competitions;
- solving riddles, puzzles, charades;
- solving logical problems;
- soap bubble show;
- theatrical performances;
- interactive programs;
- performing tricks;
- making figures from balloons;
- face painting;
- creative master classes;
- Board games.
The main thing is to play up any entertainment in accordance with the chosen topic.
Princesses boarding a ship, or primitive hunters who receive tasks on a mobile phone will look ridiculous.
Competitions and other entertainment should be designed not only for the birthday person, but for all guests. This is especially difficult to achieve when children of different ages gather.
In this case, you can alternate games for older and younger children, and involve older guests in holding competitions for kids.
To keep children's attention, structure the program in such a way that each subsequent competition is more interesting than the previous one.
It is necessary to alternate active games with calm competitions. It is the change of activities that helps maintain children's interest.
The main principle when choosing quizzes and games is that all children should participate. If the program is designed correctly, children almost never refuse to participate in competitions.
Correctly calculate the necessary props for games. There should be enough attributes for all children.
For example, if you invite children to make funny dogs out of balloons, then prepare at least 20 balloons for 10 participants in case someone ruins theirs.
Laser tag
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Run, shoot
A popular way to have a lot of fun among children of all ages, except, perhaps, very young children. Nothing intellectual or educational, but you can run, yell, shoot, fight zombies and defuse a bomb, for example. Injury is reduced to zero; harmless infrared radiation is used when firing. There are a lot of laser tag sites in Moscow, from the combed, neat LaserLand to the harsh industrial “Groza”. Everywhere you will be offered both ready-made programs and holidays according to your scenario. The possible number of participants is usually around 20–40 people. In most laser tags you can have a festive snack after shooting: order a cake, pizza, or choose something from the banquet menu in advance.
Time relax
Inevitably, children will get tired of outdoor games and fun.
It would be logical to have a small snack at this stage. But children, unlike adults, will not engage in small talk at the table.
Therefore, you need to think through this part of the program, when guests become not participants, but spectators.
As an option, you can hold a science show with guest animators. But if you take on all the stages of the holiday, plan to show interesting videos, for example, from previous holidays.
Gifts for guests
Why did we leave the topic of gifts for guests until last? Because it is better not to give children prizes during the holiday.
Inevitably, guests will open, unwrap, drop, examine, break, and exchange gifts. Conflicts or unfounded grievances may even begin.
Therefore, think about other awards for competitions - let them be “golden doubloons” at a pirate festival or shells at a sea birthday. And give incentive prizes to the children at the end of the holiday.
