Jay Jay the Jet Plane Party Supplies, Theme Decorations and Party Planning

The Penny Whistle Birthday Party Book
OVER 30 ALL-NEW, SURE-TO-PLEASE PARTIES FOR KIDS OF ANY AGE!
Whether your two-year-old's passion is teddy bears, your eight-year-old can name every dinosaur in the museum, or your sweet-sixteen-yearold wants a sophisticated casino evening -- you can create the perfect party with "The Penny Whistle™ Birthday Party Book."
Complete with suggestions for entertaining games and activities, instructions for making personalized invitations, decorations and party favors, and delicious recipes for refreshments (including the best birthday cakes ever!).

Crafts & Activities

Theme related children's crafts and activities for children's birthday parties.

EZ Airline Pins
As each guest arrives, give him or her an EZ Airlines pin. Airlines frequently give away their pins to children, you can find plain ones at a hobby store, or make your own from construction paper. Be sure to customize your pins with “EZ Airlines”!

Wing Wigglin’
This version of Simon Says will delight your guests because they’ll get to act like Jay Jay and his airplane friends. To play, gather everyone in a room. Choose a child to be Jay Jay, who stands in front of the group and leads them in the following three actions:

Flying - stand with arms outstretched
Landing - crouch down with arms outstretched
Wing Wigglin’ - move arms (giggling is o.k. too!)

Once each child has practiced the motions a few times, start the game. The leader begins by saying “Jay Jay says fly!” Everyone must stand in place facing the leader with arms outstretched to make wings, bending at the waist to pretend they’re turning if they wish. If anyone accidentally lands (crouches) or wiggles their wings instead, he or she is out and must sit down. The leader can change motions at any time, so players must watch carefully. If a player accidentally performs the wrong motion, then he or she is out. The game continues until there is only one “plane” left. The last person left gets to be the new leader!

Jay Jay’s Jet Race
This game is fun because winning is just a matter of chance. To play, mark a target on the ground a short distance away or make a finish line on the floor with tape. Mark a starting line, and blow up a balloon for each child. For fun, write the name of a Jay Jay the Jet Plane character on each balloon or attach character stickers to the balloons instead. To begin, count down from three. When you say go, each child tries to land his or her “jet” inside the target, or cross the finish line, by tossing or hitting it.

Airport Field Trip
If you live near an airport, take the kids to watch some real planes in action! Since a major airport might not be easily accessible due to traffic or crowds, consider a smaller local airport that serves private or commercial planes. Call in advance to see if someone would be willing to give your group a quick tour, or let the kids sit in the cockpit of a small plane. No matter what type of airport you visit, the kids will enjoy watching the planes take off and land!

Make & Take Placemats
You may want to enlist the help of other moms for this activity. You’ll need a Jay Jay the Jet Plane coloring book (or generic book with jets and planes), crayons, thin pieces of cardboard (for stiffening the placemats), and a roll of clear Con-Tact paper. Remove the pages from the coloring book and cut the cardboard to match the size of two coloring pages. Cut the Con-Tact paper a little larger.

At the party, give each child two pages and let them have fun. When they’re finished, lay the pictures on top of the cardboard and cover with Con-Tact paper.

Storytime with Jay Jay and Friends
A wonderful way to calmly bring your party to an end is with a story or video! Invite everyone to sit in a circle and listen while you read them a Jay Jay the Jet Plane adventure story. While you read the story, your guests can draw or color in a coloring book.

Or if you prefer, invite your guests to watch a Jay Jay the Jet Plane video until their parents arrive.

Pinatas

Piñatas

Pinata Fillers

Kids love the excitement of trying to break open a piñata and see the treasures rain down. This 96-piece assortment of toys and candy is perfect for eight guests, and will bring even more fun to your piñata activity.

Pull-String Piñata Kit
Turn your piñata into a pull-string for a gentler piñata activity. Kit includes trap door release and 20 pull strings.

Tasty Treats And Menu Ideas

EZ Airlines Lunch Box
Make each guest at your party feel special with an individual party snack packed in a box. These can be Chinese takeout boxes or other small boxes decorated with EZ Airlines or your own airline logo. Each can include: 1 ham or turkey sandwich in plastic wrap (make using 1 slice of meat and 1 slice of cheese on a dinner roll); 1 packet of mustard; carrot & celery sticks; 1 lunch-size bag of chips; 1 mini chocolate bar; 1 juice box.

Brenda Blue’s Sparkling Cider
Refuel your guests with this sparkling treat that’s a favorite of Brenda Blue, Tarrytown Airport’s ace mechanic. Serve the sparkling cider in blue plastic cups. Attach stickers of small tools (wrench, hammer, etc.) to the sides of the cups for fun!

High-Flying Cloud in a Cup Meal
Even though your guests are grounded on the tarmac, fool their tummies into thinking they’re flying high in the sky with this tasty treat!

Cook one cup of macaroni until tender; drain, set aside. Next, sauté 1 small chopped onion in margarine until tender. Add 2 Tbs. cornstarch and 2 cups nonfat milk to the sautéed onion; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat and cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Add 2 cups grated cheddar cheese and 2 cups frozen corn to the onion mixture, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat; set aside.

Separate 4 eggs. Beat egg yolks; slowly add to the cheese mixture while stirring. Fold in macaroni.
Beat egg whites and add 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

Fill 8 ovenproof mugs (coffee mugs work great) 1/4 full with the cheese and macaroni mixture. Top with a heaping spoonful of egg white to form clouds. Place mugs on a baking sheet and bake at 350° F. for 25 min, until golden brown. (Makes 8 servings)

Jay Jay’s Cloud Cookies
Your guests will be flying high when they taste these delicious treats. To make them, you will need: 4 egg whites, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar, 1.5 cups sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1 cup white chocolate chips. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Separate egg whites from the yolks. Dispose of the yokes, and beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the salt and the cream of tartar. Beat on high until stiff peaks form. Slowly add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time; beat well after each addition. Lastly, add the vanilla and fold in the chips.

Drop spoonfuls of the dough on a lightly-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until firm. Cool completely and store cookies in an airtight container. Note: These cookies are best eaten within a few day for maximum freshness.

Children's Birthday Cakes

Birthday Cake Recipes
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Cake Decorating
Cake pans, cake toppers, cake decorating kits and candles, not all themes available.

Bakeries and Professional Cake Decorators
Locate bakeries and professional cake decorators in your area to order a children's birthday cake to coordinate with your kid's theme party.

Decorating Tips

Balloons
Use balloons to mark the party spot; hang them on the mailbox, near the front door, or tie them to the birthday child's chair to mark the seat of honor. Place balloons anywhere that strikes your fancy. The more the better!

Pastel Personalized Banner
Your child's name on his or her very own Happy Birthday Banner! Our colorful 18" x 72" banner is made of durable plastic with handy metal grommets for easy hanging and years of use. You will be asked to provide the name(s) that will appear on your personalized banner when you check out. (Recommended for all ages.)

Primary Personalized Banner
Your child's name on his or her very own Happy Birthday Banner! Our colorful 18" x 72" banner is made of durable plastic with handy metal grommets for easy hanging and years of use. You will be asked to provide the name(s) that will appear on your personalized banner when you check out. (Recommended for all ages.)

Party Music

Birthday Party CD
Kids' Birthday Party Music CD
Add fun to your party with this wonderful collection of 18 songs. Includes favorites such as "Candy Man," "Lollipop," "The Name Game," "Yakety Yak," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Disco Duck," and "Happy Birthday to You."

Costumes

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Hats and Bandanas

Wigs

Gifts

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Say "CHEESE"

Be sure to take lots of pictures. You and your child will want to remember this special day.

1. Keep you camera close in hand through out the party so you don't miss a moment.
2. Get close, fill the frame with the subject(s) you are wanting to capture.
3. Take action photos, capture the thrills and emotions by taking candid pictures.
4. Focus on small groups or individuals, you do not need to have every guest in every photo.
5. When you have your film developed, order extra prints and send them to the parents afterward.

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