I'm in a bit of a dilemma right now as DS came home on Friday with the news that he wants all the boys in his class (all 16) and half the girls (about 8) to come to his party!... Any ideas?
Thats a lot of people, but probably worth doing once. Great that your son likes that many of his classmates.
We did our 'large number' party around that age - we set up water splash games and kept them outside with waterballon toss, a pinyata and a treasure hunt. I asked a few of my 'grown up' friends to come over and keep an eye on things. I've also seen a giant craft go well, such as build a giant poster birthday card out of pre-hidden materials found with clues.
If the kids bring presents, you can allow them to be opened and played with as part of the party, after all the planned activities.
Of course, you get to pick how long this thing will last. We've gotten into trouble with having 'post party sleep over' where an invited kid rubbed it in the face of an uninvited kid. My advice is to say 'No' but be ready to say 'Yes' if the topic is discussed
after the rest of the children go home. It is hard for my son to go from 'life of the party' to 'home alone again.'
Best Wishes,
Grinity
