Shindigz has a nice selection of
safari decorations
including some really cool balloons.
Use novelties like plastic compasses, rubber snakes, lizards and plastic
zoo animals to carry the theme throughout the party setting. Use butterfly or
fish net swags around tables and across the room as you would with crepe
paper. Place little plastic bugs in the netting to make it appear as if the
kids are on safari, catching critters. Use animal cut outs around the party setting to portray
animals in a safari.
Centerpieces - Use stuffed animals for the centerpieces. Tie jungle animal print balloons
to the animals to make
everything more festive. Throw animal crackers as confetti all over the table
as part of the look, as well as a tasty snack for hungry children.
If the kids plan on having as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, what about a monkey business centerpiece?
It’s always a good idea to decorate your guests. I
like the
animal print retro glasses .
Kids think they are really cool. How can you pass up
animal print shoes?
I’d put Mom in a
safari hat
or a
straw pith helmet
.
You’ll look the part and maybe they’ll understand that you’re leading this
safari.
Jungle beads
are inexpensive and a big hit with your guests. Throw in some
safari fans
on a hot day and you’ve got everything covered.
You’ll probably want
animal print
paper goods to match the theme. I think the
animal straws
are a nice touch with your beverages.
Menu
Pizza and chicken fingers are some popular finger foods to serve at the
party. In addition, give the kids Knox Jell-O in the shapes of different
animals (use animal cookie cutters) to go with the meal. Let the children
decorate butter cookies in the shapes of their favorite animals (this is also
a good way to keep the kids occupied) for dessert.
Activities
"Pin the Nose on the Pig" - Give each child a paper circle
to decorate as a pig's nose. Then blindfold each child and have him or her try
to stick the nose on the pig. The child who comes closest to putting the nose
in the right place wins a prize. Prizes may also be awarded for the "most
creative", "most colorful" etc. noses. (This game can be used
for any occasion, just substitute a different character and possibly a
different "body part").
"Hot Dog"- This game is an old favorite (usually called "Hot
Potato"). Have all of the kids sit in a circle, as one kid is chosen as
the "leader". Begin passing a stuffed dog around the circle, while
the "leader" turns his/her head with eyes closed. Everyone must
accept the dog and may not hold it longer than a second. At any point the
"leader" can yell, "Hot Dog", and whoever has the dog is
out. Continue to play until there is only one person left, and he/she is the
winner.
"Name That Animal" - This is a fun game for small children
just beginning to learn their animals. Pass out animal stickers or small
stuffed animals, and have the kids imitate the animal they receive.
"Find Your Animal" - Each child has to bring his/her own
stuffed animal. Put all of the animals together to make one big pile of
animals. Then one by one blindfold each child and have them try to find their
animal. Give each child who chooses the correct animal a prize!
Make paper bag puppets and let the kids put on a puppet show with a safari
story.
Use the face painting crayons to paint the
kids' faces to look like animals that they would see on a safari. Fill a lion
piñata
with all kinds of goodies, and it's sure to keep the kids
occupied for quite a while.
Party Favors
Our Safari Tote Bag makes a fabulous goody bag. Cute animal stickers are easy to find, as
are small boxes of animal crackers to add to the treat bags. Other favor ideas
are: mini-flashlights, rubber snakes, magnifying glasses, animal finger
puppets, tattoos, erasers
Shindigz has a
safari favor pack
that you will want to give out at the
beginning of the party so the kid’s can enjoy the goodies on their day in the
jungle.
If you make paper bag puppets, those can be used as the treat bags to hold
each child's "winnings" from the piñata.
Kids Birthday
Party Themes
Puppy Dog Party
Ballerina Bear Princess Tea
You're a Star Sports Party
A Magical
Celebration (Harry
Potter)
Lovely Ladies Birthday Tea
Pirates' Adventure
Under the Big Top
Super Safari Birthday Party
Alien Blast-Off
