Back to School 2015
Back-to-school party ideas
Back-to-school season is on the horizon, and
many students and parents are either loving
or loathing the idea of starting a new school
year. For some, a party to commemorate the
new school year and the end of summer is
customary. Hosting a fun event for the soon-
to-be students is one way to make the most of
vacation time.
* Go with a theme. Maybe the theme is
rulers and text books, ABCs, or science, and
it can run through the decorations used, the
games played, the food served, and many
other aspects of the event. Consider a science
experiment inspired volcano cake that is
oozing strawberry jam.
* Include some educational games. Some
students experience educational backsliding
during summer vacation. That is why many
schools have summer reading lists that
educators feel promote lesson reinforcement
for the coming school year. With this in
mind, plan activities around concepts children
learned in school. Think about math problem
relay races, art projects, reading a story
and reenacting it in a play form, or science
experiments using solar energy.
* Host a campout reading marathon.
Encourage guests to bring sleeping bags and
favorite books to a campout under the stars.
Most of the time can be spent reading while
breaks can be devoted to exercising, making
campout snacks or telling campfire stories.
* Rent out a fun bus or truck. Since many
students will be spending a good deal of
time on a school bus once the new school
year commences, tie into those jaunts to
school by renting the services of a game
bus or truck. Some vendors will park their
vehicles in front of the house for an hour
or more, allowing children to climb inside
and enjoy themselves on play equipment
or compete in video game competitions
inside specialized gaming trucks.
* Plan a group event at the beach.
Spending time seaside can be educational
and enjoyable at the same time. Enlist
the help of a few chaperones and set up
an area on the beach where kids can play
and explore the wonders of nature around
them. Pack picnic-type snacks or ask
attendees to bring items themselves.
* Plan a trip to the school. First-time
students may be anxious about what to
expect during their first days of school.
Having friends who are slightly older
accompany younger kids to school to
give a tour and show them the ropes make the
experience less frightening. Afterward, meet at
a pizzeria to enjoy some slices and soda.
* Host a classic pool party. Of course, some
kids want to commemorate the end of summer
vacation by enjoying the pool one last time.
Have a classic pool party and barbecue in the
yard for everyone to enjoy.
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