A celebration invitation should explain the experience on offer

Tell participants what will happen and which confirmed choices are available. Plain information about quiet activities or formats helps someone decide how to join, while vague promises about access can create expectations the plan does not meet.

State the activity. Explain practical arrangements. Include optional alternatives.

Include the practical choices someone needs to know

'Drawing and quiet puzzle choices available' clarifies participation.

Include confirmed arrangements and plain participation choices. An invitation should help someone decide what to expect rather than promise unspecified access.

What does a newcomer need to know? Use plain language and symbols.

Avoid promising arrangements not confirmed.

Resources

• Activity Setup Checklist — Write the selected event activity, materials and participation choices in the editable setup checklist.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality
• United Nations — international days and weeks

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