Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! Wizard of Oz Event Kit T he magic of Scanimation meets the wonderful Wizard of Oz! The Wizard of Oz inspires loads of fun activities for kids of all ages; from a Yellow Brick Road craft to a game of pin the heart on the Tin Man. This event kit and a quick trip to your local craft store are all you need to get the party started. So grab your Ruby Slippers, click your heels together, and host a Wizard of Oz day in your store! SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES Costume contest Coloring time Decorate the Yellow Brick Road Getting Started Order copies of THE WIZARD OF OZ A Scanimation Book (978-0-7611-6373-2; 8-copy counter display 978-0-7611-6393-0; 24-copy floor display 978-0-7611-6540-8). The glittering, rubyred cover will be irresistible to your customers so make sure you have plenty on hand! Pin the heart on the Tin Man Find the Ruby Slippers Make your own Cowardly Lion mask Download* our event announcement poster to display with the books in your store. Contact your sales rep, or call 1-800-722-7202 to ask about our promotional offers, discounts, and $75 in co-op to cover expenses. TIP: Set up different stations for each craft to allow the kids to spread out and rotate through the projects. A Yellow Brick Road leading the children from one station to another is a fun way to add to the Wizard of Oz theme while keeping the kids on track. *Downloadable materials and a promotional poster are available at: workman.com/blog/scanimation-wizard-of-oz-event-kit
Host a Wizard of Oz Event in Your Bookstore! Recommended Materials Printed downloaded coloring sheets* Yellow butcher paper Construction paper Poster board Paper plates Craft glue Crayons, magic markers, or colored pencils Yellow washable paint and paint brushes (optional) Kid-safe scissors Popsicle or craft sticks Pipe cleaners Prize Possibilities Give Wizard of Oz theme-related prizes, such as a copy of the book, or barter with your other local merchants. Arrange for prizes like a Wizard of Oz DVD, a bouquet of poppies, a basket of apples, big rainbow-swirled lollipops, or a toy magic wand! Visit http://thewizardofoz.warnerbros.com/ for official Warner Bros. Movies Wizard of Oz merchandise. Decoration Ideas Draw bricks on the walkway leading to your store s entrance with yellow sidewalk chalk, or draw the road on large butcher or mural paper to make a brick road that leads from the street and continues into your store. Hang a banner near the front door that says Welcome to the Land of Oz. Stuff striped stockings and tuck the open ends under a doorway to remind guests of the Wicked Witch of the East. Tie bunches of emerald green helium balloons and rainbow-colored streamers around the store. Play the Wizard of Oz soundtrack in the weeks leading up to the event, and of course, on the day of your event! Snack Suggestions Arrange colorful fruits and vegetables to create a rainbow. Cut out cookies in themed shapes, such as hot air balloons, witches, or the little dog, Toto! Make a Ruby Slipper punch using ruby red grapefruit juice or a cherry-flavored drink mix. *Downloadable materials and a promotional poster are available at: workman.com/blog/scanimation-wizard-of-oz-event-kit
Follow the Yellow Brick Road... to a Magical World of Fun-Filled Activities! Costume Contest Kids love to dress up and not just on Halloween! Invite your staff and your guests to arrive dressed as their favorite Wizard of Oz character. (A wide variety of fun costumes are available online; others can be easily made.) Offer prizes for best costume or award category winners such as most creative and funniest. Color the Yellow Brick Road Use a large piece of yellow butcher paper and draw bricks on it with a dark marker. (You will want to make the bricks large enough for the children to have room to color and write in each one.) Instruct each child to write his or her name in one of the bricks and color a picture of a favorite character from the movie. You can also cut yellow construction paper in half and let each child decorate a brick before hanging on the wall in a yellow brick road pattern. Find the Ruby Slippers Take an old pair of pumps and spray paint them with red paint. After they dry, apply a light layer of glue to the shoes and add glitter! You can also find ruby slippers online for as little as $20. Hide the pair of shoes in the store and send the children on a hunt for them. The two players who find each shoe win a small prize. *Downloadable materials and a promotional poster are available at: workman.com/blog/scanimation-wizard-of-oz-event-kit
Going so soon? I wouldn t hear of it. Why my little party s just beginning. WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST Pin the Heart on the Tin Man Glue an image of the Tin Man on a poster board, or purchase a Tin Man poster. Draw an outline on it where his heart belongs. Mount the poster on the wall. Cut several red heart shapes out of construction paper and write each child s name on one. Put double-sided tape on each of the hearts. k Blindfold the kids one by one, spin them around, and let them try to pin the heart on the Tin Man. The player who pins the heart closest to the correct spot wins the game, and gets a prize. Cowardly Lion Mask-Making Choose yellow paper plates or let the kids color a white paper plate yellow. Show the children how to cut out holes in their plates to create eyes. Cut out strips of yellow and brown construction paper to create the mane, and have the children glue them around their plate. (Cutting the strips before the event saves time for the kids.) Use pipe cleaners for whiskers, and attach them to the plate with glue or tape. Have drawing materials and construction paper on hand to let the kids add extra details such as noses and mouths. Glue a craft stick to the bottom of the mask, and watch the kids roar with delight! *Downloadable materials and a promotional poster are available at: workman.com/blog/scanimation-wizard-of-oz-event-kit
Attention All Kids! Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a magical world of fun-filled activities! There ll be a Costume Contest, Crafts, Games, Prizes, and much more! Join Us For Wizard of Oz Date: Time: Day! Store:
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