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  Fairy Tale Birthday
by Barbara Thomas

Everyone loves a good old-fashioned fairy tale, and kids 6-8 will enjoy this fairy tale birthday.

Invitations:

Use your computer to make invitations on "parchment" in an Old English font.

Decorations:

A few cardboard boxes can be stacked to resemble a castle. For that extra touch, sponge-paint them with gray paint to create a "stonework" look. The birthday child and his/her siblings can help with this.

Activities

Crafts

Wands - Pre-paint some 12' wooden dowels in gold or silver. Let the kids decorate with ribbons, silk flowers or feathers to make wands.

Princess/Wizard Hat - Cut a triangle out of posterboard. Fit around each child's head and staple. Let the children paint and decorate.

Crown - Cut a crown shape out of posterboard, fit to child's head and let the kids decorate.


Games:

Go on a "quest" to defeat a dragon or save a prince. Create an obstacle course around your house or yard that the children must conquer. They can climb over a "mountain" (outdoor play equipment or boxes); through a "cave" (open appliance box or tent) etc.

Hunt for Cinderella's slipper: Spray paint an old shoe with gold or silver paint. Play hide and seek with it.

Act out a favorite fairy tale, or make up a new one!

Read fairy stories, or watch a movie like "The Princess Bride" or other fairy tales.



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About the Author:
Barbara Thomas is a work-at-home-mom to Natalie, age 2. She is a freelance writer and owner of The Professional Pen Business Writing Services. Her website provides writing tips and small business advice to small and home-based businesses.

 
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