Use large pieces of oaktag paper to cut out shield shapes, then use paints or markers to decorate the shields with a variety of royal-looking crests. Hang your shields around the room on the walls. Next, raid your child s room for such knight-related props as a rocking horse, dragons, castles with knights, plastic swords, and any other items that can be placed around the party room to create a Medieval atmosphere. Activities Place a dark-colored paper or plastic tablecover over a large round table to create a King Arthur s Round Table. Seat partygoers around the table, then have them make their own armor with sheets of aluminum foil and tape to cover their torsos, arms, and legs.
Outdoor parties can utilize the backyard swingset as a castle to defend.
Using an icing tube, decorate the top of the cake with a royal crest in the shape of a shield, along with icons such as a king s crown, crossed swords, and horse s head. After cutting the cake into slices, use a clean toy sword to serve your hungry knights. Goody Bags Send partygoers home with a goody bag fit for a king, filled with such items as a plastic knight toy, cookies or candies, stickers, and other small treats. Then let your child sign his or her own name on each note. Your Friend, Sir Brian.