A sports-related theme can be a fun addition to a child's birthday party.
One way to add extra fun to a child's birthday party is to build it around a theme, and a sports-loving kid will enjoy being the center of a party devoted to his favorite sport. From decorations to invitations to a customized cake, a sports-themed birthday will fill that special day with sporty merriment. Does this Spark an idea?
Baseball
America's favorite pastime can be a great theme for a birthday party. Crafty kids can make their own baseball-shaped party invitations, and the decorations can mimic the colors of your child's favorite team. When it comes time to eat, obvious choices are hot dogs, peanuts in the shell and caramel corn. For an added twist, adorn a green tablecloth with white masking tape to mark a baseball diamond, resulting in birthday table that's sure to be a home run.
Football
A football-themed party can incorporate games, such as a football toss, with prizes given for the guest who can throw a football the farthest or most accurately (although this is better suited for the backyard then the living room). One idea that's sure to be a touchdown is for blindfolded kids to tackle a football-themed piñata full of candy. Top things off with the birthday girl blowing out candles atop a football-shaped cake; instructions and ideas for baking a variety of sports-themed cakes can be found on numerous websites.
Soccer
Due to the popularity of professional soccer in the United States, focusing a birthday party around the world's most popular sport will be a big hit with soccer-loving kids. For a fun (and relatively harmless) party game, play balloon soccer by having the children use anything but their hands to propel a balloon between two goalposts. Kids will also enjoy participating in a long-jump contest, with each jump marked on a piece of masking tape inscribed with the child's name.
NASCAR
NASCAR fans come in all ages, and ideas for a NASCAR-themed party are boundless. For example, party decorations can include a checkered flag motif, while ambitious moms can make chairs out of old, clean tires stuffed with pillows. For race-themed snacks, a car-shaped cookie cutter can be used for cookies and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, while kids will also enjoy tire treats made from round cookies with round candies attached to their centers with a dab of frosting; the "tire" can then be placed atop a frosted cupcake.
Tags: birthday party, also enjoy, child birthday, child birthday party, masking tape