In the communal triaging we have done to figure out how to move our institutions online, this type of programming is often considered “extra” or less significant, and it is then dropped in favor of focusing on the “important” curricular and programmatic needs. There are no tests, no homework, no studying in short, none of the traditional hallmarks of a typical school day. It is a chance to compete in sports, art, dance, music, cooking and all kinds of other competitions. To an outsider, Color War can appear like an extended break from the reality of school and academics. To their surprise however, I would take their list and reverse it.įrom my perspective, Color War is the most important educational program we run in Jewish schools and summer camps. At this point, they would ask me for my opinion, expecting that as a rabbi and teacher, I would most likely agree with their prioritization. Usually, toward the bottom of the list, they would include extracurricular activities, team sports, art, gym and Color War. They would make their case for why each of these should be considered the top educational priority for the school. Invariably, most of the students would suggest things like Tefillah (prayer), Torah study, Israel education and general academics. I asked them to think about all the incredible educational activities and programs we ran and arrange them in order of importance to the institution’s educational goals. We had guest use the sunglasses to protect their eyes and they could use the bandanas to protect their mouths or face if they wanted.When I was teaching at SAR High School, I would occasionally conduct a thought experiment with my students. Then it was time for battle! We made the color bombs using Holi Powder by Chameleon Colors and making the bombs by cutting up panty hose from the dollar store so guest could use the bombs over and over! Here is one of the party packs we purchased. I wanted a fun way for the guests to enjoy desserts so instead of normal desserts we had:Ĭakesicles and Cupcakes to decorate by Belly’s Bake ShopĬookies that could be painted by Cookie Momster Creations Color Battle! Then they went outside to decorate their forts for the color war! Guests could grab a white t-shirt, bandana, sunglasses and decorate a backpack to store all of their supplies (and also to take home any dirty clothes). When each guest arrive we showed them where they could “Gear Up For Battle”. – Cupcakes that each guest could “color” with sprinkles – Custom White shirts & Bandanas for the guests – Colorful wristbands we included on the invites Our color inspirations were all about celebrating the end of winter (white) and and bring in the fun colors of spring! Some of our favorite elements were: With Holi being 2 days before our party date we thought it was a perfect tie in. One thing we wanted for sure was something that was just like his personality- FUN! So we landed up on a color bomb war theme! Our main inspiration was the Holi Festival. “When coming up with my son, Miles’s birthday theme we talked about all kinds of themes. Cupcake Palettes to Sprinkle with Color.So usher in Spring and join in on the fun because these included details are second to none: Cue the colors and gear up for battle this Holi Inspired Color War Birthday Party is one for all ages to enjoy!įilled with colorful decor and fun and fab sweets, this celebration by Angela Platt of Chalkboard Hope out of College Station, Texas, is a bash you won’t want to miss!
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