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Many adults have fond memories of childhood parties. With gloomy, cold days ahead of us, planning a party with children can be a wonderful way to start the New Year. Traditional party games can also provide plenty of learning opportunities for children and so can easily be used as a great learning tool.
BENEFITS
There is a wide range of benefits that come from planning for and being involved in a party.
Cognitive development Planning a party requires strategic thinking, which includes sequencing. Children can pick up these skills if they are involved in conversations about planning with an adult. Working in this way would be a good example of sustained, shared thinking.
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