The arrival of spring is worth celebrating. Help children relish the wonder of a new season by hosting a spring themed tea party. Get ideas for each step of the process, from invitations to party favors, in order to make this girls tea special.
Party Invitations
Let the invitation reflect the tone of the party. Will it be a dress-up occasion with china, lace and flowers? Or will it involve spring colors and teddy bears? After deciding how formal the party should be, address a spring-themed invitation to each child. Let the girls (and their mothers) know what they should wear, and what to expect from a Spring Tea Party.
Hosting Kids Parties
A few rules of thumb to remember when throwing a children's party:
- Keep the plans and the food simple.
- Expect messes.
- Divide the party into 20 – 30 minute time blocks. Alternate active games with a slower paced activities.
- Keep smiling! Adults set the mood for kids parties. So even if a tea cup breaks or young guests start quarreling keep the ambiance joyful.
Party Supplies
Since this tea party highlights spring, it is the perfect occasion to use floral or pastel table linens. Select 2-3 predominant colors for the décor. If hosting a formal party use tiny demitasse cups, dainty plates, and cloth napkins. For a casual setting, paper or plastic goods work. In either case buy plenty of fresh spring flowers for the table. Then consider a tea menu. Below are some suggestions of foods kids love.
Planning Party Foods for Kids
A girls tea party should feature tea, of course. Follow this with an assortment of simple finger foods and one or two desserts.
Drinks:
- Assorted herbal fruit teas
- Lemonade or punch
Finger foods:
- Use a cookie cutter to cut bread into spring shapes. Then create grilled cheese or peanut butter finger sandwiches.
- Serve strawberries with whipped cream or a selection of grape and apple slices.
- At each place setting arrange a tiny bowl of goldfish crackers.
Desserts:
- Sugar cookies with a spring motif
- Vanilla or chocolate cupcakes
- Pudding offers a tasty alternative to cupcakes. Chocolate or vanilla pudding, served with a vanilla wafer and a dollop of whipped cream on top, appeals to all ages.
Party Games for Kids
If weather permits, take these spring themed party games outside after tea. All but the first two games lend themselves to indoor or outdoor play.
- The Bubble Hoop Game
- Footprint Daisies
- Baby Bird's First Flight
- Pin the Bee on the Flower
- A Flower Hunt
Tea Party Favors
Ladies young and old need an occasional compliment. Take a moment to glance at the Victorian language of flowers and then prepare a parting gift for each girl who attended the tea party.
Select a common spring flower with a good attribute from the Victorian list. Buy the necessary quantity to distribute one per guest. Then, on a package of 3 x 5 cards, write a note for each girl comparing her to the chosen flower. Attach the notes to the flowers and give each young lady a touch of spring to carry home.
From the colorful invitations to the party favors, girls will love this spring tea party.
