Since the focus of this chapter is entertaining with kids, we will be setting the table for kids and kids only.
We all know kids can get restless while sitting at the table, so when entertaining kids, it's especially important to have lots of activities to keep them busy. A super easy table-friendly activity is to make your party memorable by providing the kids with a keepsake they can decorate themselves and take home. We like to suggest a mason jar filled with crayons, small crafts, and toys, along with a colouring book, notebook, or bedroom door knob sign they can personalize. This is also the perfect opportunity to get your own little one involved in entertaining with shopping and helping to fill the jars for their guests.
In addition to the table setting DIY, a fun trick that also simplifies your cleanup is setting the table with craft paper instead of a tablecloth. Not only will this help you prepare for the inevitable spills that come with hosting little ones, but it also provides the added benefit that, with the addition of some coloured crayons, the kids can scribble to their heart’s content before, or as, they eat!
And just like that, you have a kid-friendly table that should keep them entertained through lunch so the parents can enjoy themselves too!