While we’re all at home staying safe and healthy with our families, we want to remind you to have a little fun in between your online school work and remote work, so we’re going to bring you a Family Matinee recommendation each week, a film you can watch at home with the whole family, paired with a fun hands-on activity. For the week of April 6, our education director Rachael Hansil recommends a classic — The Wizard of Oz.
VIEWING
Available to rent or purchase from iTunes or Amazon Prime ($3.99)
DISCUSS AFTER VIEWING
Who was your favorite character in the movie and why?
What is your favorite song in the movie?
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY: Wizard of Oz Piñata
This craft is easy to assemble using materials around the house. Share your photos with your completed pinatas on Facebook or Instagram (and tag RFC’s Facebook or Instagram), or email them to robinsonfilmcenter@gmail.com to be entered into the drawing for this week’s prize — a set of The Wizard of Oz books! Enter by the end of the day on Monday, April 13 — the winner will be announced on Tuesday, April 14.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
cardboard box
cereal box/additional cardboard
different colors of tissue paper, crepe paper, or construction paper
brown paper bag
empty toilet paper or paper towel roll for chimney
scissors
tape
glue and/or glue stick
2 zip ties (or string)
string/rope
piñata filler — this could be candy, snacks, small toys
For the Wicked Witch of the East’s Stockings:
1 straw
green ribbon
additional white and red paper
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR PINATA!