Birthday Party for My Son's Preschool Class

We did the same for my son's party, except it was at our house with 19 kids and about 6 adults. Totally overwhelming, crazy but lots of fun. My son was happy, I was happy it was over! We did that once. Kindergarten, we only invited the boys, 10 of them and had it at a place...that was fun too! Just try to enjoy the moments, don't worry about it. I had a girl pee on the floor LOL! All the kids care about is running around, playing and eating cake!!! Don't forget to ask someone to take pictures.

The soccer facility will be prepared. With that many kids, it's a good thing you're going somewhere that does this stuff :)

Check with the place where the party will be held. Some places are totally in control and all you have to do is socialize. Others will expect more parent participation. It sounds like they do the work for you so you really don't need to stress about anything.

Just take a deep breath and be prepared to be partially deaf for a few hours after the party as the noise level can be HIGH! Have a great time.

I would think you would feel less stressed! It sounds like you are going to a place where the workers keep the children wrangled and the parents just supervise. The parents of all the kids should help with keeping their own children from being overly wild, and you can always remind them that they need to, if things get out of control. I would think that you would need a plan for the cake time though. As long as you have a plan, and maybe a few designated helpers to pass out cake, then everything will be fine . . . have fun!

Sounds like the soccer place will do a lot of the organizing. I understand your anxiety, I stressed a ton over my DD's 5th birthday, which was also her first party with classmates...we had a party at HOME on a very stormy day for 24 kids and parents -- it was harrowing since i had no facility to entertain them and the large yard was under water! However, the kids enjoy being together and it sounds like the facility you are going to will be great fun. Your son is going to have a GREAT time.

Sounds like fun!!!! Does the place take care of the cake, too? If not, do cupcakes. Easy to portion and hand out!

If you invite didn't invite the parents and you want them there, I would send another note home reminding them of the party and that they are welcome to stay. If not, make it clear that parents need to walk their child in and come in to get them with a specific end time.

Wow, bouncy house AFTER cake and snacks? Is this their idea? That would be my only concern. :)

Everything will go well as long as you take care of the parts you need to (before and after the party). Have fun!