Toddlers (1-2 years)•✨ Pop culture/memes
Elf's Blockbuster movie night
⏱️10 min
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About this idea
The elf has created a retro Blockbuster Video store! Use small boxes as VHS tapes with classic 90s kids' movies (Lion King, Toy Story, Aladdin). Add a blue/yellow 'Blockbuster' sign made from paper. Elf sits at a tiny counter with popcorn in a small bowl. Include a sign: 'Be kind, rewind!' This nostalgic setup lets parents share their childhood movie rental memories while toddlers enjoy the pretend play.
What you'll need
- Small cardboard boxes (for VHS tapes)
- Paper for signs
- Markers or crayons
- Small bowl
- Popcorn kernels or fake popcorn
How to set it up
- Cut small cardboard boxes into VHS tape shapes and write classic 90s movie titles like 'The Lion King,' 'Toy Story,' and 'Aladdin' on each box.
- Create a blue and yellow 'Blockbuster' sign using paper and markers, and make a small 'Be kind, rewind!' sign.
- Arrange the VHS tapes neatly on a shelf or table and place the elf sitting behind a tiny counter with a bowl of popcorn in front of it.
- Position the signs nearby so they’re visible and add a cozy, movie-night atmosphere.
Tips & variations
- Use stickers or drawings to decorate the VHS boxes for extra fun.
- Let your preschoolers choose which movie to 'rent' each night and act out a short scene from it.
- For a sensory twist, fill the bowl with real popcorn for toddlers to touch and eat under supervision.
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