California Costumes

Encourage your class to wear costumes for Walk Through California.  Our presenters comment that costumed classes are more enthusiastic, excited and involved!  Costumes help students realize what a fun, dramatic day is ahead!  Parents become involved in the program, and therefore more involved in their children’s education.

Helpful Hints:

• Inform your students that costumes don’t have to be store-bought or elaborate.
• Costumes can be made from items at home or inexpensive materials purchased at craft, fabric or consignment stores.
• Give students and parents ample time to plan and create their costumes.  The more time they have to prepare, the more creative their costumes can be!
• Some of our favorite costumes have been costumes that students based on their expert card.  We’ve had missions, rivers, aqueducts and even gold nuggets grace our stage!
• Consider brainstorming about costumes with your class for the program.  Not only will it give them ideas, but it will help them get excited for their big day!
• Showcase books and websites about California that students can refer to for costume ideas.
• Don’t forget your camera!  Walk Through photographs are great for yearbooks, bulletin boards and class newsletters.  Be sure to take a group shot!