" the children must pass on the apple from their neck to the next child's neck without dropping it. They must only use their neck and chin and the children disobeying would be disqualified. The last person should wear a hankerchief to indicate that he or she is the last. When the apple reaches the last person, he or she should run to the game master keeping the apple in the same position on his neck. After all, the working parent surely can't commit to being on the phone talking to caterers and party supplies shops all day. Even if he or she will have a big hand in deciding what kind of children's birthday party will be thrown, there are very minute details (like what to put inside the goodie bags) that will need attention. For your young guests, you can have participants guess animals and objects by having one of them act out what the animals do, while the rest try to guess what animals they are. The Pinata is a staple at almost any children's party. To make your own Pinata, all you need is a paper grocery bag filled with all kinds of treats. Pinata Perhaps one of the most common elements of traditional children's birthday parties is the pinata. To make one, use a grocery bag garbed with nice and colorful ornaments and paper, and fill with various kinds of goodies and sweets. This game requires space and adult assistance, because it involves the use of a stick. For instance, if you're having fairy-themed party, you might want to shape your cookies into wands and butterflies and use light colored and shimmery food coloring. Of course, don't forget the fun games. There are many party games you can use. Examples include Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Pinata, Bring Me, Scavenger Hunt, and others. In fact, the one thing that you can actually focus on with the food is how they look. Children judge food initially based on their appearance, so you might want to make them enticing. Enticing, for kids, means cartoony and colorful, so you can go play with food coloring if you want. Blue spaghetti? Why not?