Peg + Cat Math-Themed Birthday Party from PBS KIDS
Check out this PBS KIDS preschool party pack with free math themed printables, recipes, games and activity ideas featuring the festive and fabulous Peg and Cat.
Author: Peg + Cat Party
Peg and Cat are SO excited to help you celebrate your child's birthday. From invitations to geometric decorations and number snacks to musical crafts, our free Peg + Cat preschool party pack offers a step-by-step guide for your upcoming birthday celebration. Planning ahead will be critical to keep up with your three, four and five year old guests, so mark your calendar, check off the days and let the countdown begin to a mathematical and musical party adventure.
Party Planning Timeline
3-4 weeks before the party: Send out your invitations. Ask people to RSVP at least one week before the party to help you plan for food and supplies.
2 weeks before the party: Make a list of everything you need to buy or make for the party.
1 week before the party: Shop for, print and prepare any non-perishable items. Make it a group effort by encouraging your child to help with the decorations if the party isn't a surprise.
A few days before the party: Finish making any decorations and party games or favors. Confirm RSVPs.
The day before the party: Bake and decorate (or pick up) the fabulous Peg cake. If your party is inside, go ahead and hang up decorations and set up party stations. If your party is outside, schedule time the morning of the party to set up decorations and activity stations.
The day of the party: Set out food and grab your camera. With all of the preparation set, you are ready to start the party. We suggest the following order of activities to help the day go smoothly. Let's party!
Invite Your Guests
30 minutes
Send out invitations 2 to 4 weeks in advance, and ask for RSVPs at least a week before the party so that you know how many guests to expect.
Decorate Your Party Space
120 minutes
Add fun geometric decorations to your party with Peg's Shape Chandelier or Geometric Bunting.
Go on a Treasure Hunt
20 minutes
Get the party started by sending guests on a treasure hunt. Follow Peg's clues and they should find the special treasure you've hidden.
Make Some Music
30 minutes
Inspire music and dancing by having each guest craft a paper plate ukulele. You may need to work on this craft throughout the party to let the paint and glue dry between steps.
Prepare the Pizza
10 minutes
Have guests each make their own pizza for a later game of pizza fractions.
Play a Bean Toss Game
5 minutes
Invite your guests to play a game of Big Mouth Bean Toss whenever they have a moment between crafts or while they are waiting for their pizza to cook.
Have Some Math Fun with Peg's Pizza Fractions game
15 minutes
Once the pizza is done cooking, invite your guests to play a game and practice fractions while they enjoy their personal pizzas!
Top Off the Day with Dessert
15 minutes
Gather together for a birthday song and birthday desserts such as the Peg Cake and Chicken Cake Pops.
Give Your Guests a Keepsake Certificate
5 minutes
Send your guests home with a Peg + Cat favor bag including their ukulele, yarn hat, and keepsake guest certificate.
Printables
Start your preparations with invitations and printable party certificates for the birthday child and each guest.
Decorations
Get your party space in shape with geometric decorations and Peg + Cat character art.
Food
Make a mathematical meal with pretzel numbers and pizza fractions + more character fun with your own delicious Peg cake!
Activities
Keep your preschool audience happy with lots of activities! Go on a treasure hunt, play a bean bag toss game and get creative with four different craft ideas.
Favors
Wrap up the day with a favor bag featuring the famous and fabulous Cat!
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