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Shake, Rattle and Roll!
Introduce Your Child to the 1950s
By Kymberly Pratt
To decorate the poodle, draw the outline for the kids, or they can use their own imagination and create their own design. Give them some glue, colored cotton balls or pompoms and let them go! You will be amazed at their creativity!
Coonskin Caps
You'll need:
Brown construction paper
Glue
Scissors
Colored cotton balls or pompoms
Cut the paper in half lengthwise. Glue two strips together to form a circle (the hat without a top). Next, bend a small 1-inch portion on the end of a third strip of paper and glue it to the bottom of the back of the "cap." You might want to prepare step one and two before your kids arrive, depending on the age of your party. Give the kids some glue and colored cotton balls or pompoms and let them cover their hat.
The Music
The 1950s was full of music – new and old. Search for some Elvis, Frankie Avalon, Ricky Nelson, Pat Boone tunes or American Bandstand songs. Have the music playing as the kids come in. Give them some room to bounce around and dance while everyone is arriving.
Party Games
There were several toys that made their way into our lives in the 1950s: hula hoops, Legos, Frisbees, Mr. Potato Head, Barbie and the little red wagon, just to name a few. Use your imagination and the age of the kids to revamp these toys we still have today into some good clean inside and outside fun! Here are some ideas!
Off to the Races!
