SAILOR ROUTINE: Mops (toy), buckets (plastic from McDonalds), Sailor hats
(costume shop)
CUBE/BOX ROUTINE: Wooden cubes (built by Dads/some have hinged lid to store
other props) or plastic milk crates borrowed from your local grocery.
HOOPLAS:
Use PVC pipe to make a 10”, 16”, 24”, or 36” hoop. Trim with mylar
ribbon, metallic fringe or fluorescent surveyors tape/ even white or yellow
shredded trash bags!
CANES:
The most visual and effective are made from old mop or broom handles and
painted your desired color.
STREAMERS:
Are probably the least expensive, but most effective prop. Make from four
36” strips of mylar or surveyors tape; double in half, tie off with rubber
band on doubled end.
DISCS:
Wooden (10”, 16”) painted or glittered; cardboard pizza rounds, painted
or glittered. Can also use frisbees. Shapes: hearts, stars, square, round,
lolli pop,guns, etc.
CHAIRS:
Metal folding, plastic molded, or wooden chairs. Can be painted, glittered
or add motifs of stars, hearts, etc. to fit theme of routine.
SCHOOL DESKS:
Borrow from school; design theme of routine; “hide” other props in
bottom storage
TRICYCLE, WAGON, CARS:
These are found in most homes or back yards!
TAMBOURINES/MARACAS:
Buy plain and decorate with streamers or glitter.
FLAGS:
Can use one or two; different colors or same; metallic streamers added;
American or state flags.
UMBRELLAS:
All one color, alternating colors, parasols; trim with sequins on edge; or
thematic animals.
SCARF:
Make from variety of colors of chiffon including fluorescent; one to four
colors.
SPORTING EQUIPMENT:
Plastic baseball bat (w/ costume), tennis racket, basketball (“Sweet
Georgia Brown”).
FANS:
Metallic colors, bright colors, feather fans, wooden fans. |
