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K-Pop Demon Hunter Party

This past October I hosted a K-Pop Demon Hunter Party for my oldest child’s birthday. I tried to pull out elements from the movie that would have kid appeal. Some of these elements could be adapted for larger programs.

FOOD
We did a rice bar for the lunch. Items we offered:

Meat
*Pulled Pork *Taco Meat *Shredded Chicken

Toppings
*Hard-Boiled Eggs *Cilantro *Shredded Lettuce
*Crispy Wontons *Shredded Carrots *Shredded Cheese
*Diced Cucumbers *Cherry Tomatoes *Pickled Onions
*Sliced Radishes *Avocado Slices *Lime Wedges
*Black Beans *Pinto Beans.

Sauces
*Soy Sauce *Sirachi *Mild Salsa
*Ranch Dressing

In addition to our main course, I wanted to offer additional snacks. I took inspiration from the movie and music for these snacks:

“So Hot” – Popcorn
“Broken Glass” – Crushed jolly ranchers in white chocolate.
I originally wanted to just offer the crushed jolly ranchers, but i was afraid of sharp points. Another
alternative I thought of was creating jello and chopping it up to look like broken glass. If you use white chocolate. Make sure it is the meltable white chocoalte.
“Takedown” Chips – Frito Lay’s Sweet & Spicy Honey Chips
“Lullaby Knockout” – Teddy Grahams
“Heart and Soul” – Graham Crackers with Double Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
To make the dip: I used Jell-0’s No Bake Double Chocolate Cheesecake Dip. I mixed it with one
container of cool whip and I package of cream cheese. I stirred together until well mixed.

ACTIVITIES

Our first activity was Hopeless Bracelets. I laid out the different beads and strings and just let the kids create bracelets and necklaces while everyone arrived. I had these beads and these beads.

Blades were our next activity. I wanted to make Zoey’s Shin-Kal blades. However, I wanted to make “safe”. I discovered that motel keychains have a very similar appearance to these blades. I gave each child three keychains. I also provided holographic stickers and washi tape. Once they finished decorating their blades, I gave them their tassel and keychain.

Spin Art

We did not have time to do this activity. I wanted to do spin art with vinyl, but CDs were more cost effective. I purchased a pour paint splash guard with a turnable wheel. To keep things simple, I purchased paint specific for pour painting. I picked an iridescent kit with the option of adding in paint that glowed in the dark.

PHOTO OPS

I set-up a golden backdrop and also had a “couch” available for the kids to take pictures on. The couch ended up being the biggest hit of the party. I originally wanted to have robes available as photo props, along with signs saying” COUCH, COUCH, COUCH!”, but I ran out of time.

PARTY FAVORS

I kept it simple. Each kid got a Baby Bottle Pop and a glowstick sword kit.

Preschool – Trains

Opening SongWelcome by Carole Peterson
CalendarWe reviewed the month, day, date, season and weather.
ASLTrain
Weekly RhymeThis is Big, Big, Big
This is big, big, big.
This is small, small, small.
This is tall, tall, tall.
This is short, short, short.
This is fast, fast, fast.
This is slow, slow, slow.
This is yes, yes, yes.
This is no, no. no.        
Sing two times. Second time add in ASL for yes and no.
Original Creator: Melissa Depper, a children’s librarian in the Denver metro area
Weekly Movement ActivityThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Game
I would roll the dice three times and have the kids do the assigned activity.
BookPeek-A-Choo-Choo! by Marie Torres Cimarusti
I made this an interactive read by having the kids do different movements for each vehicle.
Weekly RhymeClap, Clap, Clap Your Hands
Clap, clap, clap your hands
Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands, let me see
Clap your hands with me

Beep, beep, beep your nose
Touch, touch, touch your shoulders
Tap, tap, tap your knees
Shake, shake, shake your feet
ASL SongThis is a Choo Choo Train
This is a choo-choo train, (bend arms at elbows) Puffing down the track. ( rotate forearms in rhythm)
Now it’s going forward, (push arms forward)
Now it’s going back. (pull arms back)
Now the bell is ringing, (pull bell cord with closed fist)
Now the whistle blows. (hold fist near mouth and blow)
What a lot of noise it makes, (cover ears with hands)
Everywhere it goes! (stretch out arms).
Source: King County Library System
Matching ActivityLand, Air, Water Transportation

Kids would tell me if the vehicle belongs in the water, air, or land.
Movement Activity
I had the kids move their bodies or hands to match the picture.
Dance SongShe’ll be Coming Around the Mountain by Rob Newhouse
Dance SongRed Light, Green Light by DJ Ralphi
Cool DownMelt all the way down to floor until you are laying down. We sing the Alphabet. Then count up to 10 and down from 10.
Goodbye SongSkidamarink By Old Town School of Folk Music

Craft: I provided large construction sheets and a worksheet with train signs and a train. The goal was for the kids to create their own train tracks and move the train on it while learning what the different signs mean.

Sensory Sprouts: Pom-Pom Glove

Description: Sort colored pom-poms into their assigned colored finger.

Supplies:

·         Plastic Glove

·         Cardstock Paper

·         Colored Stickers

·         Colored Pom-Poms

·         Tape (not provided)

Adult Directions:

·         Place all the pom-poms into the glove. Try to get as much air out of the glove as possible. Tape the bottom closed.

·         Position the glove on the cardstock paper with the bottom of the glove slightly off the edge.

·         Fold the bottom of the glove over the edge of the paper then secure and tape the glove to the back of the paper.

·         Flip the paper over and straighten the glove out. Tape the tip of each finger to the paper.

·         Place a different colored sticker at the top of each finger.

·         Have your child sort the different color pom-poms into their colored section!

Makersquare: Zen Board

Description: Relax and let your creativity flow! Create new, temporary art every few minutes!

Supplies:

·         Water Drying Cloth

·         Paintbrush

·         Cup of Water (not provided)

Directions:

·         Lay out your paper on a sturdy surface.

·         Fill up a cup with water.

·         Dip your paintbush into the water and start “painting” on your paper.

·         Watch your art fade away as the water dries!

·         Repeat.

Interactive Movie Script: Disney Wish

Throughout the Movie:

Whenever this happens…Do this!
The Book of Spells is shown.Flip through your mini book.
The goat bleats.Bleat like a goat.
Someone makes a wish.Hold your wish ball up.
The star plays with yarn.Wrap your hands with your yarn.
An animal or object talks.Make a shocked face.
Someone’s wish is broken.Cover your heart.


Follow Along with the Movie:

When this happens…Do this!
Asha leads visitors through Rosas.Wave your flag around.
Asha and her friends are eating their cookies.Eat your cookies.
Asha and King Magnifico look at the wishes.Make a wish on your star and put it in your wish ball.
King Magnifico opens the Wish Ceremony.Cheer.
Asha and Sakina celebrate Sabino’s 100th Birthday.Put the birthday sticker on.
Asha’s nose gets booped by the star.Place a star sticker on your nose.
The chickens are dancing and singing.Cluck.
King Magnifico creates his magic staff.Light up your glow stick.
The bunny scares Simon.Yell “Boo” or “Boom”.
The wishes are released.Release your star and put it on your shirt.
The crowd cheers the queen.Yell “Long Live the Queen”.
Asha makes the chicken big.Make your chicken fly.
 PropQuantity per person
Book (100)1
Plastic Ball (100)1
White Flag (100)1
Animal Crackers (500)5
Gold or Silver Foam Sticker (100)1
Glow Stick (100)1
Flying Chicken (100)1

Interactive Movie Script: Kung Fu Panda 4

Throughout the Movie:

Whenever this happens…Do this!
The Chameleon shapeshifts.Cover one side of your face.
Someone mis-identifies Master Shifu.Yell “HE IS A RED PANDA!”
Po is eating.Squeeze your squishy.
Po shows the peach pit.Show your fruit eraser to someone.
The fish pops out of the pelican’s mouth.Hold up your sea creature.
The Chameleon takes a warrior’s powers.Make that animal’s sound.


Follow Along with the Movie:

When this happens…Do this!
Po autographs Master Shifu’s head.Wipe your forehead.
Each Dragon Warrior candidate shows off their skills.Cheer and loudly clap.
Po tries to meditate.Meditate.
When Li Shan is stacking bowls.Stack your mini cups into a pyramid.
The Bunny Tavern tilts.Tilt to one side.
The baby bunnies attack Po.Show your teeth and growl.
The Chameleon’s guards are sleeping.Lay down on the floor and snore.
The Blood Moon rises.Raise your moon very slowly.
Zhen hugs Po.Hug yourself or a friend.
The Chameleon traps Po with her tongue.Slap your bracelet on your wrist.
The dragon attacks the Chameleon.Yell “SKA-BLAM!”
Zhen begins training with the Furious Five.Sing along with Baby One More Time.

 PropQuantity per person
Squishy (100)1
Fruit Eraser (100)1
Mini Cups (300)3
Sea Creature (100)1
Name Tag (100)1
Blood Moon (100)
We made red moon die-cuts.		1
Slap Bracelet (100)1

Rhyming to Read – Dickery Dickery Dare

Welcome SongWelcome by Carole Peterson
Introduction to Nursery RhymeDickery Dickery Dare
Dickery dickery dare
The pig flew up in the air!
The man in brown
Soon brought him down,
Dickery Dickery Dare.
Pig YogaI started the program by doing some yoga inspired by these yoga pig cards I made.
Color RecognitionI would say the rhyme and when I got to “The man in _______” I would pull out a different colored man an the kids had to tell me what color the man was.
Action RhymeI handed out pigs on a popsicle stick. We repeated the rhyme but had the kids “fly” their pigs.
ParachuteI busted out the parachute and threw a stuffed pig on the parachute. I had the kids try to make the pig flew up in the air.
Dance SongPig On Her Head by Laurie Berkner
Closing SongSkidamarink by Old Town School of Folk Music

Craft: Flying Pig.

Worksheets:

I adapted these worksheets to fit my theme.

Rhyming to Read: Little Bunny Foo Foo

Welcome SongWelcome by Carole Peterson
Nursery RhymeLittle Bunny Foo Rhyme
Little Bunny Foo Foo
Hopping through the forest,
Scooping up the field mice
And bopping them on the head.

Down came the good fairy
And she said:
“Little Bunny Foo Foo
I don’t want to see you,
Scooping up the field mice
and bopping them on the head.”

I’m going to give you two more chances,
And if you don’t behave,
I’m going to turn you into a goon!

Repeat!

Final Verse:
I gave you three chances
And you didn’t behave,
And now I’m going to turn you into a goon!
Poof!
Action RhymeHand out the mice. Repeat the rhyme but change out what action the bunny is doing to the mouse.
Dot Mark Activity – Animal RecognitionI created this worksheet. I then handed out dot markers and had the kids “bop” the mouse on the head each time we went through the rhyme.
Tracing ActivityI also created this worksheet. I handed out markers had the kids with their adults work on tracing lines.
SnackI put popcorn in mini Dixie cups and called it a bunny tail snack.
Dance SongHop Like a Bunny by Lenny Pearce
Closing SongSkidamarink by Old Town School of Folk Music

Craft: Designed this craft for the kids to be able to hop their own bunny around.

Preschool – Mad Love

Opening SongWelcome by Carole Peterson
CalendarCalendar Overview
ASL
Love Mad
Rhyming Match with national holidays And Letter RecognitionI placed the word mad up on the board and the kids had to match the words that rhymed with mad. I aslo recognized National Pancake Day and Valentine’s Day.
Sad, Dad, Heart, Pancakes
Book Don’t Blow Your Top by Ame Dyckman
Math ActivityThere’s a Number
Tune: If You’re happy and You Know It
There’s a number in the heart; yes, there is! There’s a number in the heart; yes there is! Oh, what could that number? Maybe two or ten or three? There’s a number in the heart; yes there is! Source: Thematic Fun for Little Learners
RhymeValentine in a Box
Valentine in a Box Sits So Still. (crouch down) Wont you come out?
Yes, I will! (jump up)
ActivityLove and Mad Charades
I gave each kid a circle and a crayon and had them make a love face on one side and angry face on the other side. I then showed them different pictures and they had to show me what that item made them feel like.
Action Rhyme with heartsTouch Your Knee With Your Heart
Tune: This Old Man
Touch your knee with your heart
Let’s all learn our body parts
With a jump, jump, turn around
Wiggle high and low
Let’s all see what else we know!
Source:
I handed out hearts and recognized different body parts.
Dance SongIf You Love Me and You Know It by the Kiboomers
Dance SongPeaches by Jack Black
Cool DownAlphabet, We count up and down from 10
Goodbye SongSkidamarink by Old Town School of Folk Music

Toddlers – Mad Love

Opening SongHello Hello! By Super Simple Songs
CalendarCalendar Overview
Color ConceptI placed different feelings up on the board.
ASL
Love
Book How Do Dinosaurs Say I’m Mad by Jane Yolen
Weekly RhymeThis is Big, Big, Big
This is big, big, big.
This is small, small, small.
This is tall, tall, tall.
This is short, short, short.
This is fast, fast, fast.
This is slow, slow, slow.
This is yes, yes, yes.
This is no, no. no.        
Second time we add in sign language for yes and no.
Book Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney
Weekly RhymeClap, Clap, Clap Your Hands
Clap, clap, clap your hands
Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands, let me see
Clap your hands with me

Beep, beep, beep your nose
Touch, touch, touch your shoulders
Tap, tap, tap your knees
Shake, shake, shake your feet
Nursery RhymeDickery Dickey Dare
ActivityThe Sharing Song
Tune: London Bridge
I am learning how to share,
How to share, how to share.
I am learning how to share.
This heart is for you.  
Source: Totally for Twos by the Mailbox
I gave out hearts for the kids to share.
ActivityColorful Hearts
Colorful Hearts
Use your eyes, use your eyes,
You can look and see.
If you have a big _(color)_ heart,
Come and give it to me.
Source: King County Library System
All the kids received a different color heart.
Dance SongI Am Angry (Yes I Am) by Laurie Berkner
Dance SongWe Are Monsters by Mr. Eric & Mr. Michael
Cool DownAlphabet, Count to up and down from 5.
Goodbye SongSkidamarink by Old Town School of Folk Music

Craft: Unfortunately, I did this storytime last year, and I cannot recall what craft I created. If I ever find it, I will update it here.