Patches through the Decades (20's, 50's. 60's, 70's,80's)

20's PATCH PROGRAM-- (There are no activity sheets for this patch)
Item Detail: 2.75 inch patch with gold metallic threads
1. Learn about the fashion in the 20's.  Long pearls, fringe dresses, and more.
4. Get your groove on with some tunes from the 20’s.
5. Learn about common products found in homes in the 20’s. Examples: phographs, radios, art deco designs, and telephones.
6. Check out the hairstyles and cosmetics of the 20's. (short hair with finger waves).
7. Learn about foods from the 20's OR design a cool label for one of items. Pineapple Upside Down Cake,deviled eggs, baby Ruth candy bar, Bit 0 honey etc.
8. Learn about games and toys of the 20’s included marbles, jakes, paddleball, backgammon, parcheesi, doll houses, dolls, snakes and ladders board game. 
9.  Find out how technology has changed since the 20’s or how an item that was great in the 20’s is different today. Washing machines, vacuum cleaner, etc.
10. Learn about accessories from the 20'd. Examples: Cloche hats, headbands, long strands of beads, bangle bracelets, art deco jewelry, etc 

Fab 50's PATCH PROGRAM-- (free kit are emailed to you after purchase of patch-Patch Details: Patch Details: 2.25 wide X 3 inch tall
1.That's Swell! Hang out at your home and learn some new slang from the 50's.
2. TV was a new item of the 50's. In 1959 color TV became popular. Examples are: Mickey Mouse Club, Price is Right OR American Bandstand.
3. Learn about fashion in the 50's From tapered pants at the knees to poodle skirts and saddle lock shoes.
4.  Get your groove on with some tunes from the 50's. Listen to some music, dance to the beat, visit the rock and roll museum, OR have a sock hop.
5. Design a room from the 50's or explore examples of rooms from that time period.
6. View the hairstyles and cosmetics of the 50's.
7. Learn about foods in the 50's.  Common foods and snacks of the 50's were: Hamburgers, hot dogs, rock candy, cake mixes, Pez, Pixi Sticks, Jell-O, soda, ice cream sundaes and banana splits. Have a taste testing of different snacks or foods.
8. Play a game from the 50's. Popular games and toys of the 50's included Hula Hoop, silly putty, musical chairs, bowling, roller skating,  Monopoly, dance hops, etc.
9. Pricing on everyday items has changed since the 50's. Choose two items and compare them to the prices of today. You can use the Internet or books.
10. Accessorize yourself with cat eyeglasses, scarves, pearls, bobby socks, gloves, barrettes, saddle shoes, stiletto heels, or penny loafer shoes.

Groovy 60's PATCH PROGRAM-- (free kit are emailed to you after purchase of patch) Patch Details: 2.75 wide X 3 inch tall
1. Far Out! Learn some cool slang from the 60’s and find out what it means.
2. Some of the most popular shows of the 60’s are now syndicated. Learn more about one. Examples are I Dream of Jeannie, The Jetsons, The Addams Family, Green Acres, Gilligans Island, The Flintstones, and Bewitched.
3. Learn about the fashion in the 60'What was the rave fashion in the 60’s? There were different styles in the early 60’s. Some of these items include: Miniskirts, Go-go boots, Baby doll dresses, 3/4 length sleeves, bellbottoms, hip huggers and Tye-dye.
4. Get your groove on with some tunes from the 60’s.
5. Learn about common products found in homes in the 60’s. Examples: bean bag chairs, lava lamps, beaded curtains placed in windows or doorways, etc.
6. Check out the hairstyles and cosmetics of the 60's.
7. Have a taste test of different snacks or foods OR design a cool label for one of items. Kool-aid, TV dinners, candy buttons, necklaces and lipstick, chuckles, Apple Jacks, snack cakes, fritos, rice a roni, etc.
8. Learn about games and toys of the 60’s included Barbie, G. I. Joe, twister, cootie, sled, view master, spyrograph, etch a sketch, crayons (box of 48) and color forms.
9.  Find out how technology has changed since the 60’s or how an item that was great in the 60’s is different today.
10. Accessorize yourself or learn about them. Vibrant colors, mod flowers, seed bead necklaces, sunglasses, jean purses and headbands were common. 

Disco 70's PATCH PROGRAM-- (free kit are emailed to you after purchase of patch) Patch Details: 1.75 wide X 2.75 inch tall
1.   Learn more about one of the shows or movies from the 70's.
2.  Check out the hairstyles and cosmetics of the 70's. Goodbye to curlers, hello to the curling iron and blow dryers. Make-up styles include roll on lip gloss,
3. There was general music in the 70’s and there was the disco craze. Listen to some music or dance to the beat. 
4. Step into a common room of the 70’s. Some examples are wood paneling, paintings on black velvet, rain lamps, plastic accessories in bright colors, shag rugs, afghans, etc. 5.  Have a taste test of different snacks or foods OR design a cool label for one of items. Examples: Hamburger Helper, Fun Dip, Reese Cup, etc. Find 3 food items that still available today.
6. Learn about popular games and toys of the 70’s included Slinky, mood ring, Atari video games, growing hair dolls (Chrissy), Simon, The Game of Life, Connect Four, Weebles, Hot Wheels, Magic 8 ball, 8-track tapes and portable tape players, etc.
7.  Find out how technology has changed since the 70’s or how an item that was great in the 70’s is different today.
8. Accessorize yourself or learn about one from the 70's. Make a piece of jewelry, scarf, and decorate a floppy hat, a purse or any other fun craft from the 70’s .

AWESOME 80'S PATCH PROGRAM--{There are no activity sheets for this patch)
Patch Details: 3 wide X 2.25 inch tall
1. Learn some cool slang from the 80’s and find out what it means.
2. Some of the most popular shows of the 80’s have been released on DVD or can be watched on late night TV.
3. What was the fashion like in the 80’s?
4. Move to the beat, watch a music video, or listen to some fave tunes from the 80’s.
5. Common products found in homes in the 80’s were futons, microwave ovens, and VCR’s. Design a room from the 80’s or explore examples of rooms from the 80's.
6.  View hairstyles and makeup styles of the 80’s were big, bold, and bright.
7. What type of food or snacks were popular in the 80’s? Have a taste testing of different snacks or foods OR Design a cool label for one of the 80’s items using colorful displays.
8. View popular games and toys of the 80’s included Care Bears®, My Little Pony®, Hungry Hungry Hippo®, Smurf®, Transformers®, Strawberry Shortcake®, Barbie®, etc.
9.  A variety of movies were released in the 80’s. Watch a movie from the 80’s or listen to the soundtrack. Examples of movies are: E.T., The Princess Bride, and Ghostbusters.
12. Every decade is filled with a variety of historical events. Choose one event to learn more about that happened in the 80’s.