If your child’s birthday is around the corner, or you feel like having a little get-together for them, you may host a tea party. It might sound unusual, but tea party ideas for kids are trending. Children enjoy munching on snacks and cookies while sipping their favorite sweet drinks. They also like to talk and play with their buddies. However, you should plan well to create a memorable tea party experience–you must consider the theme, guest list, and activities to ensure everything runs smoothly. Thus, we bring you this post with unique tea party ideas to entertain your little ones during the vacation or holidays. Get the materials, prepare secretly, and surprise them.
Key Pointers
- Use colorful decorations to catch their attention, such as balloons and confetti.
- Hang a welcome banner for them to see as they enter the tea party and lead them to a cutely decorated table.
- Ensure to include some tea, sandwiches and mini cupcakes and other scrumptious dishes.
20 Tea Party Ideas For Kids
Tea Party Decoration Ideas
Decorating a tea party venue becomes slightly easy when you have a specific theme in your mind. But if you want a simple but aesthetic decoration for the party, here are some amazing ideas to help you out.
1. Colorful balloons
Balloons are essential for any kiddie party. First, decide a color scheme for the party, and based on it, select the colors for the balloon. If regular balloons do not interest you, you can get the sparkly ones with various designs or those in the shapes of letters, numbers, or heart. You can cover the entrance, tables, and chairs with balloons. You can also make the center table stand out by decorating it with a balloon bouquet. Remember to keep a balloon pump and pack handy for more balloons if required.
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2. Hanging banner
How are your child’s little friends supposed to know which party they have come to? Well, you can let your tiny guests know which party they have come to by hanging a big banner over the venue entrance. The banner can be cut-outs of letters or a big satin banner with the tea party name written on it. Make the banner more attractive by outlining the letters with sparkles. Making banners for the tea party is a creative and engaging crafts activity for children.
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3. Canopy
If the party is to be held outdoors, you can build a nice canopy with drapes and curtains. Under it, you can place a table full of sweet treats. You can also build a few small tents where the tiny tots can discuss or play games. For an indoor party, you can cover the ceiling with streamers and some dazzling wall hanging décor accessories.
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4. Cute table
Place a small vase with paper or tissue flowers on each table. Or you can shape the cloth towels in an interesting shape and place them on the tables in front of each chair. The kids will have to open the cloth napkins and wear them themselves. To decorate the chairs, you can stick cute cartoon stickers behind them, or even a single balloon will do.
Quick tip
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5. Teapot for the center display
Since it is a tea party, you can place a big teapot or a cup and saucer on the center table for display. This teapot can have a tiny tap from which kids can drink some fruit juice. Or if you place a large cup and saucer, it can be used to keep some fruit punch, which you can distribute to the kids.
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Tea Party Menu Ideas
For a kids’ tea party, the food should be yummy and captivating. Here are some interesting children’s tea party menu ideas, from tea to finger foods.
6. Tea
A tea party would be incomplete without some tea, right? Well, for a kids’ tea party, you do not have to serve tea that adults usually drink. Instead, you can give them what they like to drink, such as some hot chocolate or cold milkshake or even just plain milk that they would enjoy sipping on. You can keep some milk or creamer and sugar bowl handy to customize it as per their preferences. If not milk, keep some lemonade, fruit punch, or cocktails that can tickle their taste buds
7. Sandwiches
Sandwiches are easy to make, and kids like them too. It is one of the most versatile kids’ party food ideas because of how customizable it is. Avoid the regular sandwich stuffed with arugula or lettuce for a kids’ party. Instead, go for a peanut butter sandwich, jelly sandwich, or turkey sandwich. If your tiny guests like cheese, then add cheese slices to it. To make it look more appealing for kids, you can slice the hard edges, shape them into small bite-sized pieces, or create different shapes.
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8. Mini cakes
A kids’ party would be incomplete without delicious cakes. Don’t let them down, and prepare some impressive tiny cakes or scones for the kids. It can be cupcakes or mini brownies. Decorate the cakes with some cream and sprinkles before serving them in colorful cupcake liners. You could follow a theme for your party. For instance, if it is the Disney theme, your cupcakes can be shaped like the face of a Disney character.
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9. Cookies
If you are serving milk, bake some cookies to go with it. You can experiment by having cookies in interesting shapes, like that of a teddy bear or Mickey Mouse. If you prefer to try something safe and easy, then go for some chocolate chip cookies, which are quite popular with kids, or even ginger or maple cookies would do the trick.
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Point to consider10. Macarons
At the center of the table, place a three-tiered stand filled with different macarons that kids can grab and eat whenever they feel like. Or you can fill one level with macarons, and the other two with other sweetmeats. If the party has a theme, the macarons and tableware can match the party’s color palette. If not, go for macarons and centerpieces in different colors, such as brown, yellow, and mint green.
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Tea Party Game Ideas
Kids cannot really sit around a table and talk for long. They need some entertainment in the form of dancing or games with exciting prizes to keep them from getting bored.
Brooke, a mother and a nurse practitioner from Indiana, recounts the success of the tea party she organized for her daughter. She describes, “We played a game were they stacked sugar cubes and at the end of one minute whoever had the highest tower won. Then we played a game were they sat in a circle with their eyes closed and I tucked a tea bag into one persons hand. They had to try and guess which one of them had it. That game got lots of giggles (i).”
Here are some game ideas for a children’s tea party.
11. Passing the tea box
Fill a tea box with goodies instead of tea. Ask the kids to sit in a circle and pass the tea box to each other. Every single time the music stops, the child holding the box is out. In the end, the only child left in the circle wins the box full of goodies.
12. Tea puzzle
Create a drawing of a teabag with the flavor written on it. Cut the drawing into pieces, like those in a jigsaw puzzle. Divide the kids into two groups, and ask them to solve the jigsaw puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first wins the teabag filled with goodies.
13. Tea treasure hunt
If the tea party venue has places where you can hide stuff, you can try hiding small clues around the venue. Divide the kids into two groups and ask them to find the main treasure by solving those clues. The team that reaches the treasure box first wins all the goodies in it.
Quick tip14. Cup and saucer pyramid
Give the kids some plastic teacups and saucers. Ask them to make a teacup pyramid. The one who completes a pyramid first wins the game.
15. Matching cup
Hand each child a saucer with a design on it. Now in a box or table full of cups, ask the child to find the cup that matches the saucer. The first five kids to complete the task win some goodies.
Tea Party Favor Ideas
The choice of party favors depends mostly on your budget. If you have followed a theme for the party, such as a princess, fairy tale, or favorite cartoon character, you can always look for related takeaway tokens. Here are some party favors ideas. Choose one that fits your budget.
16. Pretty teapot
You can surprise your little guests with colorful teapots filled with chocolates in them. Once they are done with the goodies, they can play with the teapot. To add a personal touch, tie a pretty bow on each teapot.
17. Organic tea party soaps
Brands offer organic soaps shaped like a teapot, a teacup, a saucer, a cupcake, or other tea party accessories. These soaps mostly come in a transparent bag and are added with fragrances like chamomile and green tea. You can decorate the bag with ribbons and add a note for your distinguished guests.
18. Painting book and colors
Look for a dessert-painting book consisting of outlines of cookies and muffins that children can paint. Couple it with a small color box that they can use to paint the book. Wrap the gifts and add a sweet “thank you” note.
19. Chocolate tea bags
In a pretty box or bag, fill some chocolate tea bags, which are nothing but tea bags made from chocolate. Kids can dip these tea bags in hot milk to enjoy some hot chocolate, or simply cut the thread and eat them like regular chocolate.
20. Tea satchel
You can fill a satchel with tea-making accessories, such as sachets of tea, honey, cinnamon sticks, and sugar. This will allow your guests to brew some tea when they are at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What time should a tea party start?
A tea party, whether for kids or ladies, should be hosted in the afternoon or evening. There should ideally be a gap between lunch and tea time and tea time and dinner. Hence, anytime between 3 and 5pm would be ideal.
2. What is a tea party hat called?
Women attending tea parties wear fancy hats that add grace to their outfits. They even pair their look with vibrant accessories and purses. Such accessories, especially tea party hats, are called fascinators.
3. What is the purpose of a tea party for kids?
A tea party for children can be a great way to teach them table etiquette, appropriate ways to socialize with guests and be a thoughtful host. You can also make it educational by including some enjoyable activities for children.
4. Are tea parties only for kids?
A tea party is neither specific to age nor gender. Hence, both children and adults can be a part of tea parties to relax, socialize, and have fun.
5. What activities can I incorporate during a tea party?
Consider including fun and engaging activities such as tea-themed crafts, storytelling sessions, or a mini fashion show where kids can showcase their party outfits.
If your child loves to host tea parties with their adorable tea sets, these tea party ideas for kids could take their fun up a notch. These tea parties are easy to organize and require minimal planning. A tea party can also be one of the best birthday party themes for girls. We have listed the ideas for the menu, decorations, games, and party favors. You may customize each category based on your child’s preference. Make sure that the theme is easy to understand and enjoyable for kids. You could also think about matching the dress-up with your chosen theme. So, pick a date, send out the invitations, and pass the teapot for fun to begin on your child’s special day.
Infographic: Assist Your Child In Hosting A Scrumptious Tea Party
Young children love to play with their kitchen sets and often pretend to prepare and serve tea as they watch an adult do it. So, why not make their imaginations turn to reality by helping them host a tea party for their friends? Check out this infographic for some simple menu ideas for a children’s tea party.
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Illustration: Simple Yet Unique Tea Party Ideas For Kids
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i. The tea party.https://shortiesfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2011/05/tea-party.html
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