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Father/Preschooler Superhero Party

May 28, 2019 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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Ideas for Superhero Party art, dress up clothes, activities, photo opportunities and table decorations. Suitable for all ages.

As everyone can attest, Superhero activities are hugely engaging for children.  Superheroes is also a topic I was hesitant to plan a full theme around for many years.  I was afraid that the children’s excitement level would go up, and never return to a manageable rate.

One year I decided a generic Superhero theme could be feasible as the last one of the school term.  I thought the children might get riled up, but I would be sending them home for the summer afterwards!

The Superhero theme was a hit, and turned out to be perfectly manageable.  Dress up props were available in the gymnasium, where loud noises and running were the norm.  A number of books read in the classroom highlighted good character traits of Superheroes.  Puzzles, manipulative toys, and sensory trays rounded out our activities.

Edmonton Comic And Entertainment Expo

Last Fall I attended the Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo because it looked so fun!  I also hoped to get some more ideas for my Superhero theme.  The multitude of booths showcasing art, toys, outfits and much more offered loads of inspiration.  And I visualized a Superhero Party theme working for our next Father/Preschooler evening (held this past March.)

Pictures of booths and merchandise set up at a Comic And Entertainment Expo.

Father/Preschooler Superhero Party Night

The evening started out with a potluck supper.  Open ended toys were available for guests to manipulate, with Superhero figures added in.

Superhero Sensory Tray

Superhero sensory tray with loose parts.

This tray was kept simple so everything could be washed afterwards.

Superhero coloring sheets were available to decorate.  DIY board games, game chips and dice were set out around the eating area.
Flags, eucalyptus sprigs and themed table scatter adorned the tables.

Superhero party table decorations.

After dinner adults and children were invited to visit feature centers.  Everyone was encouraged to take a strip of tickets out of a bowl to “pay” for each center activity.

Paper tickets to tear off and purchase Superhero Art and participate in photo ops.

These were the options:

1)  Photo Op: Take A Picture With Your Favorite Superhero

Justice League props and backdrop purchased from Party City were used for this activity.  Individual, adult/child and group photos were taken.  The snapshots turned out amazing!

2)  Purchase Superhero Art

Guests could purchase a picture of a Superhero Father made by a preschooler.  Family members bought their own child’s work of course!

Superhero figure drawing with a handprint cape.

3)  Photo Op: Take A Picture Dressed Up As A Superhero

Dress up clothes were available for children and adults to wear.  There was a telephone picture and calendar Superhero action word backdrop.  Individual, adult/child, and group photos were taken.

The reflective aviator sunglasses pictured with the table decor above were my favorite look!

Dress up Superhero clothing and a telephone print and Superhero action word backdrop for a photo opportunity.

4)  Purchase Superhero Self Portraits

Guests could purchase a preschooler’s Superhero self portrait.

A child's drawing of herself as a Superhero with added cape.

 

 

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