Every November, I look at my two kids, my 10-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter and think, how did we get here already? Report cards, class concerts, and a house full of glitter from “end-of-term crafts.” It’s the perfect time for a small but meaningful celebration.

🎓 Homegrown Awards Night

We started with something simple, our own “family awards ceremony.” Each child got two certificates: “Best Effort,” “Big Heart,” and my daughter’s favourite, “Most Sparkly Spirit.” We laughed through acceptance speeches (hers involved interpretive dance).

🎤 Game Show Night

Then came the fun part: our Family Game Show Night. Think Family Feud meets Minute to Win It, but hosted in the living room. We made buzzer sounds on our phones, grabbed plastic cups, spoons, and snacks for challenges, and let the chaos unfold.
Questions like “Who forgot to pack their lunch the most?” or “What’s Dad’s secret snack stash?” had everyone laughing.

If you want to go all-in, Funtime Kids Parties actually runs Game Show-themed events for families and schools, believe me when I say that they bring the props, scoreboard, and energy that make kids feel like real contestants.

🧺 Chill Picnic Celebration

The next day, we headed to the park for a low-key picnic. No gifts, just time. The kids ran around while we parents enjoyed our coffee and compared “buzzer reflexes.”

💛 Why It Matters

We don’t need grand gestures to end the school year well, I think the best way to go is to just have laughter, connection, and a bit of silliness to remind the kids that effort counts more than perfection.

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