A Frozen Pajama Party

Take 2 children celebrating their 5th birthdays.  One loves Frozen, the other would like a Pajama party.  Can a joint party be possible?

With PartyEase, it is!


So, with the brief in mind, I developed a party for 30 children, based on on the PLATINUM plan which includes a Pass the Parcel and Party Bags.
As well as generic games that all the children knew, I had the challenge of fitting a few games into the theme(s) and keeping the attention of a large number of children aged 5 or below.

Happily, this is where my experience as an infant teacher is really helpful.

The children were greeted by the door, and directed to the table, where they were given named party bags to decorate.  (These were filled later on)  I am a great believer that children need a calming activity when they arrive, as younger ones can feel intimidated by others running around waiting for activities to start.  Decorating the party bags also gives them a personal reminder of the party to take home.

The first games was one to get the party started, and one that all children were familiar with.

It was then time to for a themed game.  This one was aptly called "Do you wanna build a snowman?"  They did!  The following photos show how young children with a little adult support can work together.

Wrapping up the Birthday boy, to build a snowman

Birthday Girl becomes a beautiful Olaf

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Our next games was also Frozen based, using music and pictures of the main characters placed around the room. It gave the opportunity for the children to move around and use up some of their excited energy.

This was followed with Pass the Parcel.  It's a great way to calm the children down before their party food, and it also gives the adults a chance to put the food out on the tables without being disturbed by hungry children.  My Pass the Parcels have a prize in every layer, and for this number of children, I supplied 2 parcels.  (Many thanks to Catherine, who collected the wrapping into the bin bags, which I also supply.)

We then had a quick game where children had to match pajamas into pairs, which led them to their party tea.  

As some children finished off their tea, I engaged those who had left the table with a story, where they could join in the actions. The children joined in with the story, and it avoided that void which often happens after they eat, where they run around.

We played a couple of games that the children are familiar with from school, and finished off with Musical Bumps.  

I am sure that our Birthday children had a great time, and here are a few comments from the parents, which can be found on my FACEBOOK page.

Our son age 7 had a great time at one of Rachael's parties, he thoroughly enjoyed all the games and different activities she had planned. The music was great and she worked very hard trying to keep all the children happy and involved.
The party bags and prizes were age appropriate, good value and very popular.
If you want a stress free party with someone to run it, entertain the children, and think of little extras then you need to book Rachael.
I would highly recommend PartyEase Portishead. Thank you Rachael for a fantastic party and one happy 7 year old.

Great party today! Can't believe how well you kept so many kids entertained. My daughter said 'I wish every party could be like this!'

If you're looking for a traditional Childrens party but don't want to run the party yourself and get bogged down with all the prep beforehand with pass the parcel wrapping and party bags, I strongly recommend Rachael from PartyEase. She seamlessly ran a joint 5th birthday party for my daughter and her friend. It was a Frozen Pyjama party as both wanted different themes. Rachael specifically tailored some fantastic party games to fit with the themes and the childrens ages. She also managed to keep control of all 32 children throughout the 2 hours, all of who seemed to throughly enjoy themselves! Thank you Rachael!

Aren't you a bit expensive?

It's a great idea, but isn't it all a bit expensive

 for a party? 

 Especially if you have to hire the hall too? 

 And do the food? 

It's a question I have been asked a few times, so thought I would explain how the cost works. It's not jusitifying it, it's explaining.

So... let's take the SILVER package, for 20 children, including a Pass the Parcel. 

This package costs £90 for 2 hours of party time, which includes a party tea provided by you.  (I estimate 30 minutes for this.)  

Let's break down the costs.

This works out at £4.50 per child, meaning £2.25 per child, per hour.

Within this £4.50 per child, you are including, ALL the prizes for the games.  I always make sure I have a selection of prizes which hopefully appeal to all children who may win. 

A Pass the Parcel.  With a treat in every layer and a prize in the middle.  (A 20 layer Pass the Parcel takes about 8 metres of wrapping paper.  I don't use newspaper, but will happily take the paper away to recycle.   It takes about an hour to wrap. An hour of preparation time before the party.

A Welcome Activity.   With the Silver package, there are no party bags, so this would be a decorating tablecloth activity.  It's a great way to keep children calm and help less confident children settle quickly into the party atmosphere.  So, I bring along a tablecloth, which you can then use for your party tea.  I supply crayons and stickers for the children to decorate it with. 

Music and speaker.  I can even make this work without using a plug!  (though obviously I use my own resources to keep this charged.)  I download my music legally, making sure it is suitable for children, in both content and their tastes 

Transport.  I don't charge for transport within a 10 mile radius of Portishead.

Planning Time.  All my parties are planned in consultation with YOU.  Are there any party games that your child particularly likes?  Would you like games with prizes, or team based games?  How old are the children attending?  I can adapt the parties according to age, and whether a theme is involved.  I will also help you with advice about halls in Portishead, their prices and contact details for them. I can even help you with ideas for a simple but fun party tea which doesn't cost the earth...

Me.  I have 18 years experience of working professionally with children, as a Nanny, Nursery Nurse, Teacher (ages 3-11), Brownie Leader and Mother.  On top of this, I am part of the leadership team for a very popular toddler group in Portishead.   When I host your child's party, I am their's totally.  I will interact, join in, look after and include all children.  (I have been to parties where the entertainer doesn't look at the children until he/she does their act, then as soon as it is finished, has sat at the front playing on their mobile and ignoring any attempt of children to communicate with them afterwards. - This person charged £150 for an hour of their time.  For me, this isn't just a business, it's a passion for supply great parties.)

Insurance.  For peace of mind, I have full liability cover for up to £1million. 

Extra supplies - parachutes, game resources, bin bags, extra prizes incase you have unexpected guests...

I love parties.  I don't believe you can do this without a passion and enthusiasm for them. However, as you can see, it does cost.  I have 2 young children of my own, and am currently organising my son's 5th party.  I want to make them as cost-effective as I can, we're all on tight budgets these days and I understand that, and hope that's conveyed in my prices.


(By the way, my party bags are fab too!  Great gifts, and super value at £1.50 each.  You don't have to source the gifts, pack the gifts or even label the bags.  I'll do all that for you!)

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