Circlesing! Birthdays by Age!

The adults are thinning now as children begin to really enjoy exploring their own ideas and power in the group.
And Big Kids - especially being longer now -
like to move big! Their coordination and ability to acquire melodies and movement is a lot more fluid and they tend to like to be seen strutting their stuff.

Mid-mornings are most preferable. Afternoon and Evening parties for Big Kids work especially for larger events and scheduled shortly after dinner or snack.

Loud, lively and absurd, this kind of party gives everyone
a fun opportunity to shake their sillies out.

Alternatively: a smaller, quieter event with a focus on storytelling and game playing can also be quite enjoyable - especially for after-school events:
By this age, days are more filled with programming
and they tend to prefer to relax into a greater autonomy (chaos) as it ends. A quieter set of activities can open a barrel of opportunities for self-expression
which the children often crave at this time.

Often raucous and always interactive!	guests are invited to play along with shakers, drums, sticks and scarves to a HUGE variety of songs, stories, dances and games. Each show is as unique as the community that gathers to celebrate. Here are some Suggestions for how to get the most out of your Birthday Celebrations: But fear not! I can make fun out of almost anything!: $175 for up to 15 children, jennielea! attends one hour - performance times vary. (see below) Travel Fee may apply
1 year olds	I've found that most parties for 1 year olds seem to have a wider age range, in general, and often more adults than children. If the adults are very playful, CircleSing! can last a whole long time. Sometimes they're feeling quiet, so a shorter circle 30-35 minutes for the kids combined with musical treats for the adults is very entertaining. It's a little longer if you have invited a wide age-range of children. Be sure to consider naps and feeding times. Brunches often go well, and can actually be a very elegant affair. Back to Top
2 year olds	Scheduling is extra important for 2 year olds. Usually 10 - 11 am works well for a start time, or 4 - 4:30pm. Snacks just before any activity are always a good idea. 2 year olds can be alternately very shy and eager to express - the more individual support they get from an adult or older child that they know very well, the more they are able to enjoy themselves. Once they really start enjoying themselves, they really like to move around! Lots of space really makes them happy. Closer quarters tend to make them a little more shy and, therefore, placid. Back to Top
3 year olds	are taking up even more space and not quite so shy, so its great if you can give them an alternately large and limited space - Too much space and they go off in adventure to the far outer reaches leaving the rest of the party to marvel at their courageousness! If your space is quite small, you can plan for a quieter and sometimes shorter activity because parties are exciting making it hard to sit still - when combined with the increased concentration of a quieter activity it may cause odd and explosive physical impulses. Sometimes, 3 year old guests like to demonstrate their independence and the power of their friendships by participating (or not) without a caregiver. But don't turn around because they like to be watched - especially by the people that matter most! The 3 year old guest of honour can often become more shy and clingy though - needing the steady security of a loved one to really enjoy the festivities. They can get overtired from the stimulation and need someone to cuddle with if they start to feel messy. 3 year olds can often be in a complicated place, socially, and tend to be a little higher maintenance, overall. Back to Top
4 year olds	Adult participation is not so intrinsic to a 4 year old party, but its good to have one or two big people around to help out with minor details and issues and to provide encouragement. Where the party is mixed, non-participating adults should be given some breathing space away from the activities at hand so as not to distract and confuse the children.. (Buffet tables are a draw and, optimally, should be set within view but out of conversational earshot.) 4 year olds are very adventurous and love to try new things- It is easy to keep them engaged for up to 45 minutes provided they are rested and fed and watered:p Arts and crafts also work really well at 4 year old parties:making cardboard crowns, macaroni necklaces:or even shakers out of paper plates or empty plastic containers and couscous, oats, rice and drums from old yogurt or ice cream containers can make an ideal pre-cursor to CircleSing! Back to Top
5 to 9 year olds	The adults are thinning now as children begin to really enjoy exploring their own ideas and power in the group. And Big Kids - especially being longer now - like to move big! Their coordination and ability to acquire melodies and movement is a lot more fluid and they tend to like to be seen strutting their stuff. Mid-mornings are most preferable. Afternoon and Evening parties for Big Kids work especially for larger events and scheduled shortly after dinner or snack. Loud, lively and absurd, this kind of party gives everyone a fun opportunity to shake their sillies out. Alternatively: a smaller, quieter event with a focus on storytelling and game playing can also be quite enjoyable - especially for after-school events: By this age, days are more filled with programming and they tend to prefer to relax into a greater autonomy (chaos) as it ends. A quieter set of activities can open a barrel of opportunities for self-expression which the children often crave at this time. Back to Top

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