They then glue or tape yarn or curly paper for hair on the top of the bag. We stuffed the bags with crumpled newspaper, stuck a chopstick through the newspaper and tied the end of the bag around the chopstick with yarn. The kids were so pleased with their puppets, they went behind the couch and put on a spontaneous puppet show. If, like me, you balk at hiring a professional clown, juggler or other entertainer, consider hiring an older cousin or neighborhood teenager to plan your child's party. The younger kids love playing the games organized by the older ones, and it's more fun for them to be directed by a teenager than by a parent.
Teens also have the benefit of knowing what games are popular among kids right now.
In good weather the parties take place at the local playground or field. Dad has pitched in by making a pinata filled with candy - and it's been the highlight of each party, with excited kids lining up to take their turn, blindfolded, at breaking it with the baseball bat to get at the goodies inside. Take the kids to a nearby grove and plan a nature scavenger hunt. Israel's Soldiers The Fund for Strengthening Israel's Defense. Papal Visit Don't miss our extensive coverage and photo album.