3) There are many fun games that can be adapted for children of all ages and party themes. Some of the time-tested traditional games are Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Musical Chairs, Red Light Green Light and Simon Says. For instructions on these and other indoor and outdoor games, please visit: http://www.indianchild.com/party/games.htm and http://www.indianchild.com/outdoor_games.htm. It's generally best to pass out a prize to all the participants, regardless who won the game. Keep it simple and inexpensive by passing out a sticker or small piece of candy.

4) Oh, the joy of presents! Of course it's exciting for the birthday child to open presents, but it's also fun for the other children to watch their gift being opened. To help prevent the "open mine first!" dilemma, make a game out of it by playing Musical Presents. All of the kids sit in a circle and pass around each gift from person to person while music is playing. When a grownup turns the music off, whichever present the birthday child is holding, that's the one that gets opened first! Continue playing music/passing until all the presents are opened.