Wizard of Oz Party Supplies, Theme Decorations, Party Planning Ideas

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Crafts & Activities

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

Broom Race

Have two teams and let them race through a course on brooms. The first team to finish first wins.

Catch the Lions Tale

Form a long line with their hands on the shoulders of the one in front of him. The first in the row is the lion's head. The last in the row is the lion's tail, eager to lash to the right and left in order to escape the head. On the signal GO the head runs around toward the tail and tries to catch it. The whole body must move with the head and remain unbroken. If the head succeeds in touching the tail, they may continue to be the head. If the body breaks before he catches the tail the head becomes the tail and the next in line is the head and so on until each has a chance to be the head and the tail.

Ruby Slipper Relay
Before the party, cut four large slippers from red posterboard (or you can color any type of cardboard). Each slipper should be approximately 12-15 inches long. Divide your party guests into two teams and give the first person in each line two slippers. These slippers become the only thing they can step on as they travel from the front of the start/finish line, around a chair, and back again. To begin, place one slipper on the ground and step on it, then place the second slipper on the ground and step on it. Pick up the first slipper and repeat these steps until the player has returned to the finish line. They then hand the slippers to the next player in line. The team that finishes the race first, wins!

Pin the Heart on the Tin Man
Before the party, cut out enough red hearts so that each party guest has one. On a large piece of posterboard, draw a picture of the Tin Man, with a heart drawn in red ink, and attach it securely to the wall. Before the game, hand each child a heart and tell them to write their name on it (you may even suggest they decorate it, too). When you are about to begin, place a piece of tape on the back of each heart. Use a scarf to blindfold each child when it’s their turn. Spin them around three times and point them in the direction of the Tin Man. The child whose heart is placed closest to the hand-drawn heart on the Tin Man’s chest is the winner! You many want to play this game several times and let a new person go first each time. To make the game even more memorable, you can pass out heart-shaped candies after the last round!

Surprise Gift
For this game, wrap a theme-related gift in tissue paper. Then, continue wrapping layers of tissue around the gift, adding a small prize (such as a sticker) with each layer of tissue. Wrap over and over again until you have one big present.

Seat your guests in a circle and pass the gift around while playing music from the Wizard of Oz. When the music stops, the player who is holding the present removes one layer of tissue. Continue until the all layers have been removed to reveal the surprise gift! For fun, use ruby slippers filled with candy as the surprise gift or a selection of candy so that everyone gets to share the surprise gift!

Blow N Bubbles

The Good Witch of the North always arrives in a big pink bubble. Have a contest to see who can make the biggest bubble.

Bobbin' For Apples

The grumpy tree's will not let you pick their apples, so try bobbin' for them. Float apples in a large wash tub filled with water. The object of this game is to grab one of the apples and remove it from the water without using your hands. You must use only your mouth. This is a very messy, very wet, and very fun game. It is even more challenging if the stems are removed from the apples.

Reverse Apple Bobbing

Tie strings around apples, enough for each guest participating in the game, and suspend from the ceiling or a tree branch. You may need to adjust the length of these so they are at least mouth high or lower. Then, instruct everyone that the first person to get a bite out of the apple wins the game. But, there is one last rule to the game, they can not touch the apple with their hands. This is really hard to do, but is great fun to watch and capture on film!

Pinatas

Piņatas

 
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

Wicked Witch Punch

Top Sprite off with some Lime Green Sherbet.

Witch's Mix

Bugle Chips
Pretzel Sticks
Goldfish Crackers
Cheez Nips
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or witch's cauldron.

Witch's Hats

You'll need fudge-striped shortbread cookies, Hershey Kisses, and a tube of orange decorator icing. Attach a chocolate kiss to the chocolate bottom of each cookie with decorator icing. Pipe icing around the base of chocolate kiss and draw a bow or buckle to finish!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Punch
Create a drink that’s as much fun to make as it is to drink. Freeze several of your child’s favorite Kool-Aid® flavors (berry, orange, lemon, lime, grape, etc.) in ice cube trays. Only fill trays half-full so more colored cubes will fit in each glass. When it is time to serve, place ice cubes in a large bowl and let each child fill her own glass (tall clear cups work well). Pour lightly-colored soda over the cubes and watch their eyes sparkle as they sip their Rainbow Punch.

Glinda’s Magical Wand Sandwiches
We guarantee you won’t need Glinda the Good Witch to help make these tasty sandwiches disappear. Use a cookie cutter to create star-shaped sandwiches. (Peanut butter & jelly, or cheese sandwiches work best). Arrange sandwiches neatly on a platter and use thinly sliced carrot sticks to create the wands.

Ham & Cheese Roll-Ups
Purchase your favorite brand of hot dogs, cheese, and refrigerator croissants. Slice hot dogs lengthwise and cut cheese into strips. Unroll croissants and stuff them with hot dogs and cheese. Roll croissants back up and bake as directed, or until golden brown.

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."

© 1994 Turn Up The Music, Inc.

Costumes

 
Blue Gingham Dress

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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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