Glitter, icing and golden treasure chests – the theme as a source of inspiration

. The big advantage: the little ones are kept busy and can let off steam. Meanwhile you can calmly clear away the cake table and prepare dinner. Of course, you can also give the scavenger hunt an exciting theme. How about, for example, a /magazine/leisure-creativity/painting-and-crafting-with-children/invitation-to-childrens-birthdayInvitations/magazine/leisure-creativity/baking-cooking/baking-for-the-childrens-birthdayInvitations/magazine/leisure-creativity/baking-cooking/baking-for-the-childrens-birthday#recipe-ideas-for-great-birthday-cakesthe birthday cake/magazine/occasions/parties/princess-partyunicorns

at the children's birthday party, they almost always bring their friends along: glitter, fluff and rainbows. These three elements then run throughout the entire party design: a unicorn on rainbow paper adorns the invitation, all important information is highlighted with the help of a glitter pen. The birthday cake glows thanks to food coloring in all the colors of the rainbow. Rhubarb juice becomes Rainbow Juice. Cotton candy with edible glitter provides the fluff factor. From dark and light grapes, kiwis, pineapples and strawberries, the healthiest rainbow in the world is created. Headbands with handmade unicorns and fluffy felt ears turn the crowd of children into an entire herd of unicorns. And of course America's 'The Last Unicorn' shouldn't be missing. It works similarly with all other themes. Just take a little time and brainstorm together about what could be done. When searching for the birthday party theme, feel free to become a child again.

From preference to theme

Not sure where to start? Just think about what your child likes to do most. Do they love animals? Do they press their nose flat against the oven when the cupcakes rise? Or can they recite all Disney movies by heart? In everything your child enjoys doing, there's potential for a good theme.Animals:

Animals are a really rewarding theme. How about a safari party? Or a celebration in a circus tent? Sea or jungle creatures also make a children's birthday party a special experience.Fairy tales:

Bring 'Alice in Wonderland' or one of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales to life. Every child knows and loves 'Little Red Riding Hood' or 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.Video games:

Bring your child's virtual friends into the real world and celebrate an unforgettable party with them. Characters from 'Super Mario' or 'Pokemon' make children's eyes light up.Disney:

It doesn't necessarily have to be 'Beauty and the Beast'. Above all, the Minions are particularly popular with the little ones. But 'Cars' or 'Finding Nemo' also provide perfect templates for a great birthday.Fruit:

A type of fruit as a party theme? Sounds crazy at first. But for example, Watermelon or Strawberry parties make many children's hearts beat faster.Magic:

Apprentice wizards, witches, fairies - anything that brings a bit of magic into your child's life and party is a good idea. Maybe the right accessories are even still up in the attic from Halloween.Trends:

We have already explained the unicorn trend in detail. But the DIY trend also brings plenty of potential for a lovely celebration, especially when it comes to tasty treats. Invite guests to the cupcake or cake-pop bakery or let the kids make their own chocolate or delicious candies.

Active themes for active kids/magazine/leisure-creativity/games/how-do-i-organize-a-scavenger-huntscavenger huntpirate party and the matching treasure hunt? Eye patches, skull-and-crossbones flags and gold chests are quickly crafted. To make it even easier for the little guests to be transported into the world of Captain Jack Sparrow, we've put together templates and recipes for you to download. Have fun crafting. And always remember: no matter what the theme turns out to be, the most important ingredients for a successful children's birthday are fun and imagination.

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