Pinata Guidelines

-1- Candy
Choose candy that the children are unable to choke on - keep in mind that children can choke on many different types, especially if there is a lot of excitement and they are in a hurry - be prepared for this.
-2- The Club
Have the children use a club that is made out of plastic (eg small plastic bat - thin plastic preferably); this bat is also dangerous - the children may not take it seriously - be assertive!!! For some children you may want to have them hit the pinata without the blindfold.
-3- Range
Have only one person at a time hit the pinyata and create a physical barrier between the pinyata and the other children.
Warn the children not to rush in when candy comes out of the pinata/pinyata or when it falls; the person with bat often wants to continue striking; furthermore, the pinata itself sometimes injures a child.
-4- Instructions
Repeat the instructions - check to see that the children understand and have more than one adult help maintain the appropriate atmosphere as well as enforce the rules. Again, be assertive and enforce the rules.