My two youngest boys just turned four and two, and we had a really fun Super Hero party. It was easy to find "Spiderman" stuff, but in order to include their other favorites, we had to get creative. (Don't they look adorable in their "Super Grover" t-shirts? :-)
Here is what we did:
1) When the guests arrived, they were greeted by a "Welcome to Super Hero Training Camp" sign. They were then directed to a table where, they selected a picture of their favorite Super Hero. All the pictures were cut out, and a popsicle stick was added to create a "puppet" they could take home.
2) After the guests finished their craft, they were given a Super Hero Mask and Super Hero Cape with their initial, and they decorated their capes with foam stickers. (You can find the tutorial for the capes here and the masks here.) I also sell the capes and the masks in my craft shop -- Cute as a Button Designs.
3) After the capes were decorated, we had cake and opened presents. (The simple Spiderman cakes I made were a big hit!)
4) To end the party, we had a "Super Hero Obstacle Course", and each child received a certficate when they completed it. A few of the key elements of the Obstacle Course are pictured below.
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| Spiderman Photo Booth |
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| Jumping Over Tall Buildings |
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| Weight Lifting |
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| Graduation Certificate |
Everything ran smoothly (given the number of pint-sized guests :-), and a good time was had by all. Lots of happy little Super Hero Graduates!
Here are a couple of *bonus* tips:
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| I used a picture of the birthday boys dressed as Super Heroes for the cover of the invitation. |
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| Each guest was given a bag with their name on it. It helped them to keep track of their "stuff" |
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| I made a Super Hero Banner with all their favorite Super Heroes on it. I included my boys picture too! :-) |
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| I printed some really cute personalized tags for the loot bags. |
PS (If you haven't already "liked" me on facebook, I would "love" if you would! The East Coast Mommy facebook page contains lots of extra tips that I don't put on the blog. :-)
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How cute! My daughter wants Spiderman for her birthday this year and your post has inspired me so much. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGina love all your ideas, do you have any for a little girl who is turning 11, with four kiddies i am running out of ideas...thanks so much
ReplyDelete11 year old birthday... hmmmm! Boys are more my specialty, but I did grow up in a house with two sisters. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat about a Royal Wedding Tea Party? Guests could dress as brides or princesses, decorations could be red and blue (to match the British flag). Tiny sandwiches and tea cups that the girls could bring home as favors.
What do you think??
Ooohhh, I love this idea! Thanks for sharing. This could even be done for older kids with just a tweak or two. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou are the coolest Mom ever! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteFUN!! love the capes and balloon weights. If you get a chance I would love you to link your party ideas up to More the Merrier Monday. It starts tonight and lasts through Wednesday. See you there. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteWhat an AWESOME party!!! I wish I was young again, looks like a fun time. Thanks for sharing on SHOW-ME-HOW.
ReplyDeleteThis is really, really cute! Thanks for sharing. I'm saving this for later-with three boys I know it will come in handy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party, I have two boys myself.
ReplyDeleteI have a fun any linky goes party that I would love for you to join too! This week linkers could even win a pair of silver earrings just by linking. Hope you will come.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/08/party-mindie-style-any-linky-goes-10.html
What kid wouldn't love a superhero party?! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteLove this... what a bunch of great ideas! Following you for more inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteGreat party and thanks for linking up with me :)
ReplyDeleteHope to see you again next week :)
I don't have any sons (2 adorable girly girls for me) but if I did, we would so be doing a party like this. FABULOUS ♥ love it!
ReplyDeleteCheers
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