There are many children's birthday party game ideas all over the Internet, so this part will be a cinch. Also, game materials can be easily obtained from party supplies stores - or you can make them yourself. Naturally, since you intend to have games at your child's party, you should be prepared to give out a prize. You have to give a little room for a few more guests besides the one who RSVPed because, well, as much as an RSVP is a strict matter, there are still some people who might not understand how important it is and make attendance decisions at the last minute. Also, you have to mention what kind of party you will be having and if your young guests will need to bring a change of clothes. If you base your theme on Blue's Clues then you should know that blue loves to search for clues. So, the traditional Scavenger Hunt can become Blue's Treasure Hunt. Maybe you will also like to play theme music at a party and read an easier and shorter version of the original story. All of these games are very much enjoyable and most of them are great for almost any party with children. If the planner does not seem to like children, then it's not likely that he or she will be able to come up with a fun and memorable children's birthday party. Referrals from friends and relatives are also valuable. At least you are assured that somebody you know has good things to say about your prospect. Children's attention spans are relatively short, compared to adults, and they won't hesitate to show you they are bored when they are. Their accompanying guardians or parents might be polite enough not to tell you outright that your party bombed, but kids will tell you the real score to your face, much to the disappointment of your child, whose benefit was the one you had in mind when you threw the party in the first place. You will find that the key to a successful children's birthday party menu is to keep things simple and uncomplicated. A lot parents slaved over the party menu in the past and spent lots of waking hours poring over recipe books to come up with the perfect cupcakes and what-not, only to find out at the end of the party that only half of what they prepared had been consumed.