Into the Wild: Hosting a Forest Animals Themed Children's Party

Organizing your children's party can be fun with a little help. Having a theme is a great way to make the party special. The "Into the Wild" party features woodland creatures and forest life, even if the weather keeps you indoors.

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Here is a quick overview of the themed elements suggested here, some are things you can make yourself, but there are links for products you can buy to save time: Invitations, costume headbands, theme paper plates, cups and tablecloth, an active game, a craft, a picture book to read aloud and finish it up with a parting gift bag for each guest.

Imagine a gathering where little adventurers roam, inspired by the wonders of nature and the creatures that call the woods their home. Welcome to the world of a forest animals themed children's party, where imagination takes flight amidst the towering trees and the rustling undergrowth.

Items Needed for the Party:

1. Invitations: Craft invitations shaped like forest animals such as foxes, owls, or rabbits to set the tone for the party.

2. Decorations: Adorn the party space with faux foliage, hanging vines, and woodland creature cutouts. Think leafy garlands, tree stump stools, and plush forest animal toys scattered around.

3. Tableware: Utilize forest-themed plates, cups, and napkins featuring designs of deer, squirrels, and hedgehogs. Wooden utensils can add a rustic touch.

4. Costumes: Encourage guests to dress up as their favorite forest animals or adventurers. Think bear hats, fox tails, or owl masks. Simple headbands with ears ar

5. Food and Drinks: Serve snacks like acorn-shaped cookies, fruit skewers with berries, and sandwiches cut into animal shapes. Offer drinks in tree bark cups or mushroom-shaped pitchers.

6. Party Favors: Send guests home with goody bags filled with forest-themed stickers, animal masks, or small plush toys.
   

Children's Game: Pin the Tail on the Fox

Instructions:

1. Hang up a large poster of a fox without its tail on a wall or board. Check my affiliate resource. https://amzn.to/3PO4Uji

2. Blindfold each child in turn and spin them around gently.

3. Hand them the sticker tail included in the game linked above and guide them towards the poster.

4. The child who pins the tail closest to the correct spot wins a prize, like a mini plush forest animal.

Craft: Leaf pictures. Materials Needed:

1. Construction paper or cardstock (various colors)

2. Glue (liquid or glue sticks)

3. Glitter (various colors)

4. Assorted leaves or paper craft leaf cutouts

5. Scissors

Instructions:

Prepare Background:

Provide each child with a piece of construction paper or cardstock as their picture background.

Arrange Leaves:

Let the children arrange the leaves or paper craft leaf cutouts on their paper to create a nature-inspired scene.

Glue Application:

Keep it simple by using glitter glue!

Let It Dry:

Allow the glue to dry completely.

Display or Take Home:

Display the pictures at the party or let the children take them home as keepsakes.

Optional: Provide paper craft leaf cutouts (affiliate link) for an easy alternative to real leaves.

This craft activity is simple and fun, allowing children to explore their creativity while adding a touch of glittery sparkle to their nature-themed pictures.

Read Aloud Book: Ravens Roost.

Read this nighttime adventure of a girl and a frog on an uncertain journey to a wonderful surprise. They watch ravens, climb a tree, trek through a forest, and get drenched in the rain. The loyalty of the unlikely pair is evident in the rich watercolor illustrations as the two journey across the pages in a gentle rhyming tale. At the end of this journey, the uncommon communion of ravens makes all the challenges worth the effort.

Reading aloud will create a calm and peaceful break to the wild party!

Parting Gift Bag: Ideas

Include any items listed here. Food treats, Art pencils or markers, erasers, stickers, Forest creature cards, miniature notebooks,  animal masks, or small plush toys.

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