Activities for a "Mary Poppins" Party

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Some of the most memorable songs from classic Disney movies come from "Mary Poppins." Many of Mary Poppins' songs are ensemble pieces – meaning they are meant for groups to sing – which allows everyone at the party to participate. Some Mary Poppins ensemble songs are “Jolly Holiday,” Let's Go Fly a Kite,” “I Love to Laugh,” “Step In Time,” “Fidelity Fiduciary Bank” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius.” Certain songs are meant for soloists, such as “Feed the Birds” and “A Spoonful of Sugar,” so partiers at a Mary Poppins party may sing these as well.

Costumes

Since the movie takes place in the early 19th century, Mary Poppins parties allow partiers to dress in costumes based on the movie's characters. While many female partiers will probably dress as Mary Poppins, other notable characters from the movie are the bird woman, Ellen (the Banks' housemaid) and Mrs. Banks. Young girls may dress as Jane Banks. Men have the option of dressing as Bert, the whimsical chimney sweeper, Mr. Banks, Uncle Albert, Admiral Boom and, for boys, Michael Banks. Some theaters host Mary Poppins march-along parties, where guests may parade across the stage in costumes from the movie.

Sidewalk Chalk Art

In “Mary Poppins,” the character, Bert, introduces the Banks children to the concept of creating sidewalk chalk art. Hosts for a "Mary Poppins" party may consider allowing their guests to express their artistic bent by drawing on their driveway using chalk. Guests may draw whatever they desire, even if their work is not derived from the movie. After the party is over, hosts can easily remove the chalk by hosing down the driveway. In case of rain, party hosts can lay a tarp over the art.

Creating Kites

The last scene of “Mary Poppins” shows Bert and the Banks Family participating in kite flying and singing “Let's Go Fly a Kite.” In honor of this scene, guests at a Mary Poppins party may build their own kite. Do so by gathering a spin and spar stick; these sticks form the cross which serves as the primary support structure for the kites. Create the frame of the kite by connecting the ends of the sticks with strings. Attach the cover (made of plastic, paper or cloth) to the frame; the cover may resemble one of the kites in the Mary Poppins movie. After attaching the flying line, tail and reel, the party guests may fly their kites.

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