Ever been in that moment at a birthday party where the kids are getting a little antsy while waiting for cake? If so that’s where a fun birthday placemat comes in. They’re not just decorations. It’s such an easy way to keep little hands busy with coloring and games, and it adds a fun pop to the party table too.
It might seem like a small thing, but trust me it makes a big difference. Less chaos, more smiles, and something cute for kids to do while they wait. Once you use one, you’ll wonder how you ever did a party without it.
What is a Birthday Placemat?
A birthday placemat is a fun printable sheet you put at each kid’s spot at the table. It usually has coloring sections, games, or little prompts to keep kids entertained while they wait for food or cake. It’s kind of like a mini activity sheet that also doubles as party decor.
This birthday placemat has a cake, balloons, stars, and more kids can color. There is also a spot for playing tic-tac-toe, word search, word scramble, and an easy I spy.
Why Use a Birthday Placemat for Kids?
Honestly, it just makes things easier. Less chaos and fewer messes. Plus, it’s an easy way to make your party feel a little more put together without doing a ton of extra work.
Supplies Needed for the Birthday Placemat
You don’t need much to use this birthday placemat, but here are a few optional supplies that might be helpful.
Supplies you’ll need
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You might also like these birthday printables:
- Birthday I Spy Printable – Search, Count, and Color Looking for a fun way to keep kids busy and in the birthday spirit? This Birthday I Spy printable is just the thing. They’ll search for party-themed pictures, count how many they find, and color them in. Simple, fun, and perfect for a little quiet time or party day fun.
- Easy Birthday Scavenger Hunt Clues + Blank Printable Planning a birthday scavenger hunt? I’ve got you covered with fun, easy-to-follow clues that kids will love. Plus, there’s a blank version so you can add your own clues.
- Free Printable Birthday Coupons for Kids They’ll Actually Love Looking for a birthday gift that’s fun and totally kid-approved? These printable birthday coupons are perfect. From staying up late to choosing what’s for dinner, they’ll love cashing these in.
Download the Printable
Click the PDF file at the bottom of the post to download the printable. Print as many as you like. The printable is meant to be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper.
This printable is for personal and classroom use only. Feel free to print as many copies as you’d like, but please don’t share or sell the files. If someone else wants a copy, send them to this post to download it. Thanks for your support!
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