Birthday, the word actually reminds us of cakes, balloons, and streamers, a party that has family and friends along with tasty food. In today’s scenario, parents and kids are excited and planning the party in advance. As for the exposure in today’s time, there are countless options available in the market that are tailored to the parties and their themes. A recent observation concludes that the holidays are not only for fun, but are even a great platform for children to learn and inspire to be creative and instill good values. Thanks to the advent of Do It Yourself or DIY, as it is called, children can follow and contribute to improving the decoration of the birthday party.
Under the guidance of adults, children can learn and even instill their own creativity, thereby learning moral principles and values such as those detailed below:
• Motivation and active and healthy participation: The best way to nurture the minds of young people is by motivating them to participate by increasing their level of confidence and making them stand out with your idea. By doing so, we build trust and allow them to have an identity of their own. They feel heard, which increases their morale and confidence. Kids should have a voice in just about everything related to the party, be it the decorations, the games, the menu, or the style of dress.
• Unleash the intensity and range of imagination: As a child, most of the time you have a better imagination and a variety of ideas. One can refer to the new generation effect, as they know what is trending and what would be best for children their age and older. So we better let them work on the games, return gifts, prepare handmade or digitized invitations, choose the balloon design whether plain or polka dot, use or follow DIY ideas on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, etc. to beautify the decoration and even the food. Children and young people generally have similar options and it is very rare to see them different. If we feel that the idea is being exaggerated too much or is out of budget, we as elders can always help and guide them.
• Decision-making skills: By giving children a head start and allowing them to actively contribute, they improve decision-making and feel more confident and independent. These days cakes are very important for any event and we have a variety of cakes: fondant and non-fondant. Children surely know which cake will catch everyone’s attention. They know what children prefer; therefore, we should make the last call based on your opinion.
Therefore, by engaging children in healthy birthday preparations, we are helping them improve their team spirit, work efficiency, communication skills, and even teaching them the essence of being responsible and the core values of sharing. So remember the next time it’s a birthday, sit back and watch the little masters creativity at work. Let creativity run wild and leave you in awe.
