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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Experience science in a whole new way!!


Who says that kids can only learn about science in school? Mad scientist parties are the coolest way to teach kids all about science while having an explosive good time! The mad scientist party theme has been a huge hit for those who have done it in the past!

Not only will you have a "blast" hosting a science theme party, but your guests will be talking about it for months! The mad scientist party can be done for birthdays, summer parties, or just because you want to experience science in a whole new way!

The Mad Science party theme is one of our most popular themes. Here's a few of the party tips and ideas we created to help you plan the perfect party:

  • Use one room for your experiment area for easier clean-up.
  • At the entrance to your house or to the lab room, put up some danger tape and a sign that reads, "Secret Lab Zone: Mad Scientists Only!"
  • Use decorations that coordinate with the mad scientist theme
    • Use beakers for serving snack foods like peanuts, pretzels, and potato chips. Come up with cool science names for each snack and affix a label on the appropriate beaker. For a lower budget, use glass bowls with labels.
    • Tape posters of famous scientists on the wall.
    • Make creative decorations out of black construction paper, such as magnifying glasses, goofy lab goggles, question marks, etc.
  • Have adults that are helping, including yourself, dress up as mad scientists. Use white lab coats, crazy wigs, goofy goggles, etc.
  • Have an assortment of science lab activities and games planned
    • Take closeups of every day items. Give the kids a magnifying glass, and ask them to guess the object in each picture.
    • Put several objects in individual brown paper bags. Have the kids smell or feel the objects to guess what they are.
    • Help the kids make an erupting volcano!
    • Create slime for play at the party and for your guests to take home with them.
  • Make a magnifying glass cake!
  • Use science theme items for party favors for your guests to take home.
Of course, the perfect start to your Mad Scientist party would be the Party Invitation. Coordinating thank you cards, flat notes, enclosure/calling cards and return address labels are also available.


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