What matters most
Keep volume comfortable for children and older relatives; energy comes from song choice, not loudness.
Points to work through
- Use clean, age-appropriate versions and check any singalong tracks in advance.
- Plan short music blocks around games, cake and activities, with clear start and stop cues.
- Name the adult leading each activity so the music supports them on cue.
- Have a few reliable crowd-pleasers ready for lulls between activities.