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pdooma
My son likes his scooter and playing frisbee.
(I'm looking for things to add to his Christmas list that I've been asked for...)
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Wagons have been favorites for three of my children (the baby seems to enjoy riding in them, as well). Even my 12 and 10 year olds still play with the wagons. They grow well with the child, and you can find many different styles for various needs.
How about stilts and/or a pogo stick? Those are things we getting this year.
I seem to recall you have a younger child. Those Little Tikes playsets are well worth the value- they are expensive, but again we have one that held up through our oldest child (now 12) and is still in the same condition for our 5 month old to use when he can. And, we got it used!
Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, scooter and/or skateboard (we have one that converts from scooter to skateboard which is nice), bicycle (of course).
Basketball and hoop
Baseball, bat and catchers mitt
Tent
Hula hoops (even for a boy- they can be used for circus pretend play, as part of an obstacle course, etc. For some reason most people seem to think hula hoops are "girl" toys).
Sandbox and sand (you can buy or build the sandbox)
Butterfly nets, critter cages (mine like to catch fireflies, caterpillars, frogs, etc. and observe them for a while and then release them)
Garden supplies- a rake, hoe, shovel and some seeds and a watering can
Sprinklers (depending on where you live, it may not be a good Christmas gift)
Badminton
Tree house
Wagons have been favorites for three of my children (the baby seems to enjoy riding in them, as well). Even my 12 and 10 year olds still play with the wagons. They grow well with the child, and you can find many different styles for various needs.
How about stilts and/or a pogo stick? Those are things we getting this year.
I seem to recall you have a younger child. Those Little Tikes playsets are well worth the value- they are expensive, but again we have one that held up through our oldest child (now 12) and is still in the same condition for our 5 month old to use when he can. And, we got it used!
Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, scooter and/or skateboard (we have one that converts from scooter to skateboard which is nice), bicycle (of course).
Basketball and hoop
Baseball, bat and catchers mitt
Tent
Hula hoops (even for a boy- they can be used for circus pretend play, as part of an obstacle course, etc. For some reason most people seem to think hula hoops are "girl" toys).
Sandbox and sand (you can buy or build the sandbox)
Butterfly nets, critter cages (mine like to catch fireflies, caterpillars, frogs, etc. and observe them for a while and then release them)
Garden supplies- a rake, hoe, shovel and some seeds and a watering can
Sprinklers (depending on where you live, it may not be a good Christmas gift)
Badminton
Tree house
Any Circus themed Birthday Party suggestions?
queenoflif
I am having a combined Birthday party for my son who will be 4 and my daughter who will be 2 sometime towards the end of next month. Any in-expensive suggestions?
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Decorations:
-Set up a circus tent: Swag colorful crepe-paper streamers from the center of the ceiling to the corners and sides of the room, and let them dangle down the walls to look like a circus' big top.
-Place animal posters on the walls at child's eye level.
-Place three Hula Hoops on the floor to make a three-ring performance area.
-Cut two large appliance boxes into cages and paint them with bright colors, or cover them with animal-print paper or cloth. Set your circus cages in the party room with stuffed animals inside.
-Decorate the table with toy clowns, stuffed animals and other circus accessories.
-Play marching music in the background.
http://www.fisher-price.com/US/party/big_top.asp
this site has some great ideas:
http://www.itsapartyfullife.com/circus_party
maybe Jojos Circus (the cartoon) party supplies here;
http://www.itsapartyfullife.com/circus_party
JOJO'S CIRCUS PARTY GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
Upon arrival, give each child a red clown nose and face paint
a flower or rosy red cheeks. Not all children will want to
participate in face painting or wearing the nose...that is just fine!
Considering the age group that JoJo's Circus appeals to,
keep your party games simple and non-competitive.
Trina's Tightrope
Before the party, lightly sand and paint a 2x4 board.
Place it on the ground and have the children take turns
balancing as they walk across. Play fun music while they play.
Everyone gets a sticker when they reach the end.
Children may want to keep this activity going several times.
Pin the Ball on JoJo's Hat
Uh-oh! JoJo has lost the red ball from her hat...can you help her find it?
Cut the hat shape from blue poster board and the circles from
red poster board. Use double stick tape to attach the red
circles to the hat. Play just as you would Pin-the-tail on the donkey.
Blindfold one player at a time. Gently turn them three times and then head them in the right direction ...they will stick the red circles as close to the top of the hat as they can. Tip: Not all kids want to be blindfolded...
let them close their eyes.
Other fun and easy activities:
Twist, turn, stretch and jump to a JoJo's Circus CD
Play follow the leader "Chuga-Chuga Jump, chuga chuga stretch etc..."
Make and catch Giant Bubbles
Color JoJo's Circus coloring pages
Use potatoes, paint and paper to make "Tater prints
Provide the parts from a Mr. potato head toy and
real potatoes for the kids to use.
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/party-jojos-circus-birthday.htm
Decorations:
-Set up a circus tent: Swag colorful crepe-paper streamers from the center of the ceiling to the corners and sides of the room, and let them dangle down the walls to look like a circus' big top.
-Place animal posters on the walls at child's eye level.
-Place three Hula Hoops on the floor to make a three-ring performance area.
-Cut two large appliance boxes into cages and paint them with bright colors, or cover them with animal-print paper or cloth. Set your circus cages in the party room with stuffed animals inside.
-Decorate the table with toy clowns, stuffed animals and other circus accessories.
-Play marching music in the background.
http://www.fisher-price.com/US/party/big_top.asp
this site has some great ideas:
http://www.itsapartyfullife.com/circus_party
maybe Jojos Circus (the cartoon) party supplies here;
http://www.itsapartyfullife.com/circus_party
JOJO'S CIRCUS PARTY GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
Upon arrival, give each child a red clown nose and face paint
a flower or rosy red cheeks. Not all children will want to
participate in face painting or wearing the nose...that is just fine!
Considering the age group that JoJo's Circus appeals to,
keep your party games simple and non-competitive.
Trina's Tightrope
Before the party, lightly sand and paint a 2x4 board.
Place it on the ground and have the children take turns
balancing as they walk across. Play fun music while they play.
Everyone gets a sticker when they reach the end.
Children may want to keep this activity going several times.
Pin the Ball on JoJo's Hat
Uh-oh! JoJo has lost the red ball from her hat...can you help her find it?
Cut the hat shape from blue poster board and the circles from
red poster board. Use double stick tape to attach the red
circles to the hat. Play just as you would Pin-the-tail on the donkey.
Blindfold one player at a time. Gently turn them three times and then head them in the right direction ...they will stick the red circles as close to the top of the hat as they can. Tip: Not all kids want to be blindfolded...
let them close their eyes.
Other fun and easy activities:
Twist, turn, stretch and jump to a JoJo's Circus CD
Play follow the leader "Chuga-Chuga Jump, chuga chuga stretch etc..."
Make and catch Giant Bubbles
Color JoJo's Circus coloring pages
Use potatoes, paint and paper to make "Tater prints
Provide the parts from a Mr. potato head toy and
real potatoes for the kids to use.
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/party-jojos-circus-birthday.htm
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