It won’t go down well with the Competitive Parent Brigade, but according to children’s communication charity I CAN, under-5s are much happier with simple birthday parties.<\/p>\n
According to survey results of 1500 UK parents with children under five, the most popular features of a party include musical chairs, pass the parcel and the Hokey Cokey.<\/p>\n
I CAN Communication Advisor, Kate Freeman said \u201cChildren\u2019s parties have become more sophisticated in recent years, with many parents spending lots of money on entertainment for children. Yet today\u2019s research shows that, when it comes down to it, children still prefer the traditional games and party fun. The top five activities all involve communicating and socialising with their friends \u2013 from pass the parcel, which boosts turn-taking and listening skills to singing and rhyming games like the Hokey Cokey. This type of activity enhances children\u2019s understanding of the structure and meaning of language \u2013 and there is no better environment for a child to develop their confidence than with a group of friends and adults in a relaxed and fun setting like a party\u201d.<\/p>\n
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