The best birthday party idea depends more on age than on budget. At 5–6, kids want one simple activity, a short party and a parent nearby. At 7–8 they want to make something to take home. At 9–10 they want a challenge and a bit of competition. At 11–12 they want to feel grown up and spend time with a small group of close friends. A cooking party works at every age because the task changes with the age: younger kids shape and decorate, older kids cook the whole recipe. Below are ideas for each age, the group size and length that suit it, and how a cooking party fits in.
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