Decorations
A party setting in the backyard is ideal for this party theme. However, if the weather doesn't allow for an outdoor party, then decorate an area inside your home for the party.
Mount a Backyardigans poster on the fence to greet your guests.
Cut out blue penguin footprints and put them on the walkway leading to the party area. Place a visible sign nearby that reads Follow Pablo's Steps!
Place balloons and streamers at the front entrance and around the party area in the Backyardigans colors:
- Pink (Uniqua)
- Blue (Pablo)
- Yellow (Tasha)
- Purple ( Austin)
- Orange (Tyrone)
Decorate the yard by tying balloons to trees and spreading colorful paper streamers all around.
Divide the backyard into several episode-relating settings.
- Fill a small pool with sand and place some beach decorations with a sign that reads Tiki Beach from the Backyardigans episode Surf's Up.
- Set up pirate decorations to mimic the Pirate Camp episode.
Create Character Stands. Copy each character onto a clear transparency and use an overhead projector to trace the characters onto white roll paper or butcher paper to make life size (about 3-4 feet) characters. Color them with markers or paint and tape them around the party room or attach them to wooden sticks to stand them up and place around your backyard.
Create a maze for the kids out of cardboard boxes. Set up tunnels by joining the boxes together. Finding their way around the maze will be a fun activity for the party guests.
If decorating indoors, place as many houseplants as you have into the party area to create the illusion of the outdoors.
Cover your party table with polka dot tablecloth for the character, Uniqua. Mix and match primary bright colors for your napkins, plates, cups, and tableware to set your table. Place Backyardigans books around the table for the kids to look at while waiting for the party meal. Finally, create grass cups by filling cups with shredded green paper. Place small Backyardigans stickers onto Popsicle® sticks and place them into the grass cups.
