They must pass this and to the next player on the line, then this person passes it to the next, and so on. As soon as the first player passes this to the next, he or she can already get more sandand pass it again. When this sand is given to the last player, he or she puts what was given on a bowl or any conatiner. Anybody with a child will tell you that kids will jump at the opportunity to dress up and get into a make believe world. It won't matter whether he or she will be dressed as an affluent princess or a walking trash can, as long as it involves having to wear a costume and being the center of attention for a while, children will embrace the chance. Draw a map to the "treasure". Or you can do an Easter egg hunt type of hunt. Hide pieces of the same object all over the yard and let the children look for them. Pin the X on the X This game is a staple of children's birthday parties. This can be pin the tail on the donkey, pin the hat on the sailor, pin the earrings on the queen, or whatever. You don't need to go for the big-ticket party planner to ensure a fun and smooth-sailing event, but you do need a planner who is in tune with your child's interest and needs. If the planner does not seem to like children, then it's not likely that he or she will be able to come up with a fun and memorable children's birthday party. If a party is interesting enough for them, they'll be talking about it for days on end. That's why it's important to keep in mind that if you're planning to host a party for children, you have to make sure it holds their attentions for more than just a few minutes to be successful. One good way to keep the kids interested in the entire event is to host a themed party. Children are generally shy, so it can be quite a task to urge them to join in on the activities. There are many children's birthday party game ideas all over the Internet, so this part will be a cinch. Also, game materials can be easily obtained from party supplies stores - or you can make them yourself.