ACTIVITIES
A mask is worn. Also, face shield may or may not be used.
THE CLASSICS:
Face painting
People of all ages love to be painted. I paint check art to full faces. The industry standard is 10-12 faces per hour. My years of expertise and training allow me to exceed that. Therefore I’m able to paint many faces in an hour. I can also paint and provide other activities, in the same time it takes other painters just to paint. If you want I can still paint 10-12 faces in an hour, but it’s the same price if I were to paint and provide other activities. View FAQs to answer most painting questions. View Face Painting. For 2 year olds and up.
Balloon Sculptures
Prepare to be amazed at what can be created with balloons: animals, flowers, planes, dinosaurs, princesses and life size people. Guest love to watch the structures come together and then have something to keep. View Balloon Sculptures. For 3 year olds and up. Younger children balloon will be handed to child guardian.
Magic
Everyone helps to make the magic happen by yelling out the magic words – even the adults are entertained. Some tricks allow the guest of honor to help the magician make magic. Duration is about 20 minutes. About 15-20 minutes. Read Tips for magic setup. Fun for 5 year olds to 6 year olds.
Sing-a-longs
I sing a classic children’s songs. Some songs, I use hand puppets. this NOT a puppet show. About 15 minutes. For toddlers and small children.
Parachute Play/Games
An instant hit with kids, the bright colors draw them into the fun. And there is tons of fun to have with all the different games that can be played! For toddlers and children of any age.
Storytelling
Engaging a child’s imagination is easily achieved through stories. Children love to help the storyteller by interacting with their words, hand motions and sound effects. It’s wonderful to see the suspense in the children’s eyes when they anticipate the next turn.
ADVENTURES:
These activities last around 15-20 minutes, so you can choose what other activities you’d like to round out your time with me. However, the Pirate Adventure has a lot of activities. You can decide which ones are important to you depending on time and number of children and personal preference.
Dora Adventure
“Cora the Curious” character actress leads the children on an interactive adventure – just like the popular TV show – complete with character voices and songs. We use magic to solve the adventure and swing through the Number Pyramid, walk over Rainbow Bridge and make the cake at the Fiesta! Can be done with any size space you have, from living room to backyard, 15-20 minutes. Suggested ages 3, 4 and 5 year olds.
Dora Adventure – Interactive adventure lasts 15-20 minutes and you can choose other activities to round out the amount of time you like. For example, if you have 10 children for 1 hour, you can have the adventure with balloons and painting; or balloons, painting, songs; or painting, songs, and parachute play. CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE “Cora the Curious” CHARACTER.
Pirate Adventure
Ahoy there! The Captain swashbuckles in to see if the new “crew” is worthy to be pirates on her ship, by testing their seaworthiness, storytelling and walking the plank. Depending on the number of children and time investment, I can face paint them into pirates and accessorize them with balloon swords and pirate paraphernalia and teach sword fighting. include a treasure hunt for small groups of kids. Or you can choose what activities you like. Depending on the number of children and time investment, I can face paint them into pirates and accessorize them with balloon swords and pirate paraphernalia and teach sword fighting. Optional activities include a treasure hunt. Great for girl or boy birthdays most any age.
The Play
Your child is the star of the show and their friends are characters in a narrated adventure that takes them to palaces, forests and streams. They encounter pirates and ogres in order to find a cherished possession of the birthday child. Of course, it all ends happily ever after. This is the one time, when you really do want them to “act out”. For 5 years old and up.
Ninja Training
What little person wouldn’t love their own Ninja Training Sensei training them in the way of the stealth-like warrior? Ninja will ground them with their breath, strengthen them to be strong like the willow yet, bend with the wind. They will learn some martial art moves and bow in respect of their new found abilities.
Superhero Heroics
Superheros have to be strong physically and mentally! Some exercises are called for and learning the correct flying position.
Hawaiian Hula
Aloha! Perfect for those Luau parties, Hula-Lei-Lee or Little Leela, teach the meaning of the hands and the action of the hips of the old Hawaiian ways. Put it all to music and we perform the “Hukilau.” to the delight of the audience who encourage us with their warm “Alohas!” For 5 year olds and up.
MORE ACTIVITIES:
Scavenger hunt
I call out a list of found objects or make the guests act out adjectives. All while dutifully being aware of the boundaries of your event. No running allowed. This can be as little as 5 minutes or longer upon request. For 6 year olds and up.
Musical Instruments
Who can resist hands on learning with these miniature instruments: maracas, tambourines, and jingling bells. Add them to taped music for a wonderful interactive experience. Older children will love Musicality – songs with catchy, upbeat melodies identifying parts of the body. Around 15 minutes. For small children
Tattoos
Hand painted Temptu tattoos are great for pool parties. Looks like a real tattoo, and last for days or come off in a minute with alcohol. This is a time consuming process. Not meant for large group of guests. View Tattoo For kids, teens and adults.
Glitter Tattoos
Beautiful glitter tattoos add glitz to any party! Great for pool parties and last for days or come off in a minute with alcohol. View Tattoo. For kids, teens and adults. Time consuming due to 3 step by hand application.
WHICH ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE?
You can choose activities you like. Based on the ages, number of children, we work together to see what will fit in your time frame. You pay by the time NOT the number children, NOR activity. Normally, you buy 1 hour and increase in half hour implements.
EVERYTHING IS CUSTOMIZABLE, here are some examples.
Variety
Activities with 1-5 years old children!
Choose some, or all: arm or face painting, balloons, singalongs, hand puppets and parachute play.
With smaller groups the work is more elaborate and larger.
With larger groups and little time only 2-3 choices for painting and balloons.
With 20+ children, it’s preferable to have more time.
Combo
Gorgeous face painting and balloon art – most requested activities!
With less children the artworks can be larger.
With more children you may want to purchase additional time.
Custom: YOU DECIDE FOR ME or I CHOOSE THESE
Don’t know what activities are best, then choose this: “The Amazing Rachel, you’re the expert, you decide, I’ll leave it up to you!” Then tell me the amount of children, age ranges and the theme of your party, the interest of your child and how long you’d like me to entertain for.
“If we love children, we very quickly know what to do with them in teaching or in entertaining them; but if we don’t love them, no one can teach us what to do… [I]t cannot be overemphasized that the key to a child’s pleasure in games is simplicity generated by genuine pleasure in the child and love for him or her.” – Tom Glazer
