Ten Tips for Chaperoning a Halloween Party
1. Limit the number of kids at the Halloween party. Keep the number of Halloween party goers in your home to fifteen or less.
2. Check everyone at the door. Kids think it is funny to sneak things into a party. Alcohol, weapons, or incendiary devices don't mix at a Halloween party. Write down the name of each Halloween party guest and their home phone numbers.
3. Keep any candles out of reach. Dancing kids can knock over candles and start a fire. If candles set the mood for the Halloween party, place them on mantles or in holders.
4. Consult your insurance company. Accidents do happen. Check with your insurance agent to see if any mishaps will be covered when you are hosting a Halloween party.
5. Enlist help from other chaperones. Parents will want to keep an eye on their kids without being intrusive. Ask them to chaperone the Halloween party. It lessens your headache and theirs too.
6. Lock all bedroom doors. Kids sneak off to scare each other and other reasons at a Halloween party. Locking doors limits the places they can go or hide.
7. Wear Halloween costumes. Kids don't want to know that you are checking up on them and their friends. Wearing Halloween costumes like the Grim Reaper lets you observe the kids without interrupting their fun.
8. Set out food ahead of time. For kids, out of sight is out of mind at their Halloween party. The less they see you, the better. Decorating and setting up the fun ahead of time, keeps you out of the room when their Halloween guests arrive.
9. Remove breakable items. Any valuables in the Halloween party room can get broken so move them to a safe place.
10. Use flashlights. It wouldn't be a Halloween party if all the lights were on all the time. To get around and investigate what's going on, use a flashlight.
Published by Garnet Miller
Garnet is a parttime freelance writer.She has published in Cross-Times & 3 FaithWriters anthologies.She has been managing editor and written 2 columns for Extreme Women magazine.Her main focus is ghostwritin... View profile
- Halloween Games for KidsHalloween is a fun and exciting time for kids, especially when parties are involved. Your kids party can be a lot of fun with some simple Halloween themed games.
Halloween Crafts for KidsHalloween is a time for wacky and spooky decorations. Your kids can provide you with a houseful! Here are some ideas for Halloween crafts for your kids to enjoy.- Throw a Surprise Birthday Party (Without Really Trying)Like a visit from the taxman, birthdays come every year. How you decide to celebrate them is entirely up to you, but a surprise birthday party will certainly be one that won't be soon forgotten.
- Children's Birthday Party Ideas: The Wild WestA birthday party with a western theme is a fun and easy party idea for children of many different ages. The Wild West offers plenty of decorating and activity ideas for a great birthday party.
- Host a Butterfly Garden Birthday PartyCreative hints and tips for a butterfly garden birthday party that will be enjoyed by all.
- The Infamous Thailand Full Moon Beach Rave Party
- A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Plan a Slumber Party
- Office and Group Party Ideas
- How to Have an Online Vendor Party
- Baby's First Birthday Party 101
- Plan Your Super Bowl Party Food Now
- An Academy Award Party that Plays Everywhere
- Halloween Party Safety www.halloweencostumeparty.com/halloween-party-safety.html
- Kids want parents to make a Halloween party fun but not to intrude.
- Get the names and telephone numbers of all Halloween party goers as they enter your home.
- Keep Halloween party guests to fifteen or less depending on the size of the party space.