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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder how much the kids really appreciate it. It seems like the room mom is appreciating it the most. [/quote]

That's crap.  In my kid's school, lots of parents volunteer for parties (not just the room mom),  and while I enjoy watching the kids, it takes time to buy snacks, come up with an idea for a craft/game, and decorate.   It's definitely work, and in my kid's school, the kids seem to love the chance to celebrate Halloween, Valentine's day or the end of the year.  [/quote]

Kids very much appreciate and enjoy it and for some kids its the only parities they attend.  I have no issue putting all the work into it and heavily funding it but for someone to then complain their child isn't getting enough slices of pizza is absurd when they will not contribute.  Ours are not at lunch and the end of the day.[/quote]

+1. My kid’s parties are also at the end of the day so they can be dismissed immediately after.  Never any pizza.  While some room parents do more elaborate parties with fancy crafts and decorations, we’ve had others that consisted of mini cupcakes, salty snack and fruit and a few craft packs or seasonal games picked up from target (25$ Total).  Kids love these parties.[/quote]

See, these are the moms who know what they are doing. Snacks and some interesting crafts make the kids very happy. The Valentines party my DC had this year was so much fun for DC - no over the top decorations, just streamers and confetti and some heart themed table cloths and napkins and plates. The kids were served pink and red cupcakes, juice, chips, yogurt and a fruit. There were 4 games (a hand made craft and 3 games that the parent volunteers conducted). The kids loved it.

My guess on the budget:
6 Tablecloths - $6
2 packs of napkins - $2
Cutlery - $2
Streamers - $5
Confetti - $3
Heart shapes - $5
Large Cupcakes - $15
Two 12 count Juice boxes - $7
Yogurt squeezies - $7
Fruit - $7
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Food and Decor - $59

Kids crafts - $1 per kid - $20
The three games - each game around $7 = $21

$100 budget, give or take a few dollars. I'm being generous with the budgetting for decorations and food. It could cost $10 less.[/quote]

Confetti and streamers?  Not only a huge waste of money, but what a mess (CONFETTI?!?!)  Offering a teacher $100-$200 for different events on behalf of a class of 20, to me, is very cheap.  What games were around $7?  What crafts were $1 a person?[/quote]

Yes..confetti..just here and there on the tablecloth and we just had to roll up the tablecloth and trash it. No big deal. Our school has many FARMS kids. Asking anything over $20 is a bit much. The room mom mentioned that the amount was towards 2 parties and a class gift and parents who wish to could give their own gifts as well. I think its fine. Those who want to could give additional gifts while at the same time, parents who cannot afford it are at least a part of the class gift and don't feel burdened.

Since valentines is done with, I am unable to find valentines games online, but here are others for you:

https://www.dollartree.com/childrens-diy-paperboad-easter-paint-set/284168

https://www.dollartree.com/woodshop-diy-wood-craft-kits/198438

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kids-Bingo-Game-for-8/35715832

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pin-Horn-Unicorn-Party-Favor-Game-Kids-Includes-24-Reusable-Sticker-Horns-Perfect-Large-Parties-2-Blindfolds-10-Adhesive-Glue-Dots/653172940

https://www.michaelskids.com/search?q=party%20games

https://www.michaelskids.com/kids-felt-donuts/B_83181.html ($21 for 24 kids)

Michaels is a good choice for older kids and younger kids. And they always have some coupons (just check their website) and buy the items when you have the coupon (which is pretty much every weekend)

And then there are games where you can just bring something from home (bean bag toss, ring toss etc). Use your imagination, do your research on party games if you have signed up for hosting  the parties. I did the games for a friend's party once and we used items laying around the house. Everyone had so much fun. A party does not have to be expensive or stressful for anyone. Its the kind of games you come up with. Even if you do a three legged race, people will have fun (of course that is not practical in a class room, but just saying)
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