Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! (May the fourth be with you, get it?) My house is pretty amped for all things Star Wars. Even before we showed our young children the movies — in the proper order of 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, {extended pause for kids to age}, and 3 — we had them playing the LEGO Star Wars video game as a less scary introduction to the canon.
Thanks to the preschool playground, today’s little ones know that Yoda is awesome, Darth Vader is Luke’s Dad, and Princess Leia is the coolest princess ever (Sorry, Elsa!) before any of them sit in front of a movie screen to make up their own minds. And depending on the age of their parents, they grow up believing Ewoks are creepy or cute.
My fantasy birthday party probably includes a Princess Leia costume or at least a light saber battle.
Babies can get in on the action, too. We’ve seen several adorable Star Wars baby costumes like this mini Princess Leia and R2D2 onesie (follow link, OMG).
Speaking of R2D2, I made this foam mobile for my children and they still love it three years later. Or at least they notice it when they’re hitting it with their dirty laundry from across the room.
How will you celebrate Star Wars?
Related:
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens is coming out this winter on December 18th, have you seen the second preview? So good.
- You know you can get all the other Star Wars movies digitally now, right?
- LEGO Star Wars Droid Tales is the totally witty summary of the earlier six movies coming this year on a channel I don’t get. Wah.
- Star Wars party tips for kids who haven’t seen Star Wars yet.
- Star Wars party ideas on a budget.
