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Fancy Nancy: Imagination and Dressing Up

Do you have a Fancy Nancy in your house? A Fancy Nancy likes sparkles and glitter, lace and tulle. No amount of jewelry is too much. Tutus, boas, and satin are the latest fashion and she will wear them anywhere.

Fancy Nancy is not just for little girls. I find that boys also like to dress-up as well. Give them a cape or a hat and watch their imaginations come alive. Older children, adults and even grandparents often like to dress-up.

Dressing-Up is a way to try out another culture, Time Period, Occupation, persona. Schools and society in general want to make children conform but we are no longer are living in a country that needs to prepare our children to work in factories. Children need an entrepreneurial spirit that can best be encouraged the by uniqueness expressed in the book Fancy Nancy.

So get rid of the school uniforms and pull out the boas. Fancy Nancy is here...

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Fancy Nancy is Here!

Jane O'Connor, the author of the Fancy Nancy series tells us the story of a little girl who loves to be fancy. This little girl loves soccer and believes that soccer can be fancy too. She wears fancy lace-trimmed sneakers because they help her to play better.

Fancy Nancy prefers sandwiches with fancy, frilly toothpicks. Fancy sandwiches taste better. Her fancy style finally catches on with her family when they go out for a fancy meal.

The love the family shows for each other demonstrates the way they embrace the uniqueness in Nancy and allow the flamboyant in each of them to pop out for the evening.

Benefits of Dressing-Up

Fancy Nancy expresses herself through the Clothes She Wears

Which Way Did They Go? (Sight Word Readers, Gr. 1-2)
Available on Amazon

Children who make up plots and characters through role-play not only smile more, but are engaged in activities that build a stronger sense of self-confidence. Child development experts agree that dress-up play not only stimulates imagination, but it can also be tracked to improved vocabulary and social skills.

Renaissance Costume

Research shows that children who engage in this type of imaginative, open-ended play are more creative thinkers who eventually mature into better problem solvers.

Dressup

When my children were growing up they often dressed in costumes that represented the plots of stories that I had read to them. Some days they would be Knights in Shining Armor, Mr. Popper with his Penguins, Princess and the Pea or Ballinerinas. Dressing-up is a boundless avenue to imagination, learning and growth.

playing dress up

As homeschoolers my children often dressed as the characters they were learning about. They dressed as Ancient Egyptians, Paul Revere and Garner Rix. As we learned about lemmings, woodchucks and river otters we make costumes to gain a better understanding of the lives of these animals. When we studied bluebirds and Purple Gallinules we made wings and tried to fly. By dressing-up as the character that they were learning about they were able to more fully understand the lives of those characters.

Harry Potter Costume

Role-play helps teach children about cooperation and taking turns, and as a result it encourages confidence and socialization. Research also tells us that children who are encouraged in their imaginative play prove to be more creative, have a richer vocabulary, are less impulsive and aggressive and often become leaders amongst their playmates.

Role-play is exactly the type of imaginative play that child development experts recognize as preparation for learning and preparation for the rest of their lives.

Photo Credit: Renaissance Fair Princess, Available on Amazon
Photo Credit: Ballerina Costume, Available on Amazon
Photo Credit: Renaissance Princess, Available on Amazon
Photo Credit: Harry Potter Costume, Available on Amazon
Photo Credit: Fairy Costume, Available on Amazon

My Fancy Nancy goes to College

Where's my Fancy Nancy?

Fancy Nancy Doll
Walking with Frenchie Fancy Nancy Outfit by Tonner Dolls
Available on Amazon

My Fancy Nancy just went off to college. I am so proud of her. She thrived as an unschooler for her entire elementary school experience and survived private and public schools for High School. Uniforms were one of the hardest things to deal with.

It took hours to figure out the right kind of earrings, hair style, socks and decorated notebooks in order to highlight her uniqueness. When she attended schools without a uniform she confidently took just minutes to find an outfit that fit her mood.

She now goes off to college to major in costume design through mechanical engineering...

Fancy Pink Tub
Xavier
Available at AllPosters.com

...with a creative mind that can make connections where others may not see them. Her future is wide open.

PS: My daughter has just finished her undergraduate degree and received a full ride to Boston University. She will get a graduate degree in Theatrical Costume Design. What more could a Fancy Nancy ask for?

Dress-Up Coloring Page

Fancy Nancy inspired Coloring Pages

Photo Credit: Playing Dress-up
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Some children like to dress-up. Some children like to design costumes. Coloring Pages like these can allow children to experiment with the colors and patterns and accessories.

Encourage children to add embellishments to outlines so that each picture reflects their own individualism.

My children love to use coloring pages like these to design clothing for special holidays. As Valentine's Day approaches, how would your Fancy Nancy like to dress?

Kids Coloring Pages: Dress-Up Coloring Page
King Coloring Page: Dress-Up as a King
Fancy Cat: Color the Fancy Dressed up Cat.
Fancy Dog: Color the Fancy Dog.
Fancy Christmas Tree: Outline of an evergreen tree that can be decorated in a fancy way. Use glitter, sequins, lace and feathers to make the fanciest Christmas Tree Ever.

Links to Fancy Nancy Activities

Fancy Nancy keeps Busy

Photo Credit: Making Fancy Valentines
on WPClipart

You can encourage your children's imaginations by offering them fancy materials to make their own fancy homemade valentines. We like to include ribbons, lace and glitter.

Board Games also help children learn cooperation and use their imagination. My Fancy Nancy loves to play Mancala because of the fancy jewels used as playing pieces.

Fancy Nancy Doll Patterns: Find patterns for your Fancy Nancy dolls.
Fancy Nancy Card Game: Fancy Nancy cards for fancy game players

Fancy Nancy Toys

Fancy Nancy inspires Imagination

Fancy Nancy Cloth Doll, 18"
Available on Amazon

These are just a few items to help your Fancy Nancy dress up and feel fancy. I love to stop by yard sales and used clothing stores to find fancy clothing and accessories for my children.

Look for boas, prom dresses, and frilly curtains. Marti Gras bead and other jewelry, gems and hot glue add to the fancy fun. When I look for items I look for material, color and sparkle rather than particular items.

Use gold spray paint and cardboard to make crowns and hot glue on some gems.

Let your child cut, hot glue and redesign to make new fancy clothing and accessories.

Fancy Nancy and School Uniforms

Each Fancy Nancy chooses Their Own Costume

These are my suggestions for school uniforms.

Fairy School Uniform

Fairy Precious Flower Costume - Child Costume
Renaissance Boy
Available on Amazon

Ideally, schools are places that foster each student's individuality of interest, learning style, and ambition.

Children should be allowed and encouraged to express their individuality in school as well as the larger society.

Forbidding children to express themselves through clothing and hairstyles prevents a healthy transition to independence and freedom from their parents and other adults.

The stylish, personalized clothing children choose allow them to assert their uniqueness and power in a world controlled by adults. We should understand and appreciate these developmental needs.

How do you feel about School Uniforms?

Students come prepared to learn when they're dressed to learn.

darciefrench says:

I agree with uniforms for high school students, mainly because of blossoming hormones - and the urge to show off newly developed assets.

Retro_Loco says:

I have a confession! When I was in school, nobody wore uniforms except at the private schools, and I envied them!! I thought the little plaid skirts were adorable, and I wanted to wear a uniform. I think wearing uniforms to school will help teach kids discipline and keep their minds on their studies more instead of concentrating on who has the best duds & latest fashion. I remember some kids from VERY poor families who obviously wore hand-me-downs (their clothes were WAY too big) and couldn't afford a belt, so they wore a rope around their waist. Some of these kids had the shabbiest shoes or no shoes at all, and they really stood out from the other kids. I felt so sorry for them. I remember in the first grade seeing kids in the winter with no coat & no shoes. Uniforms cost money, too, but wearing uniforms helps create a sense of equality among children. Besides, kids look cute in uniforms! ;-)

Momsbusy247 says:

Being a teacher in a low income area with a lot of gang activity. I am all for school uniforms, keeps the affiliation with gangs to a minimal and makes the low income children feel equal to the other kids because they have the same exact clothing as the other kids. Everyone is on equal terms.

scar4 says:

I prefer to wear school uniforms for they are more durable and comfortable.

DeboraR says:

I think the school uniforms are a good idea. It causes the children to focus more on their school work having a dress code. It also cuts back on children judging each other by fashion instead of who they are as individuals. Should also keep 'clicks' from being an issue. I think there is plenty of time/space outside of the classroom for kids to develop their own sense of style.

Home-Interior-Designer says:

I like the sense of belonging a school uniform gives to a child. It's important for a young girl or boy to feel associated with something bigger than them and this is what a school uniform provides. We are naturally prone to being in groups and associating ourselves with a 'clan'. Maybe I am biased coming from Britain where uniform is mandatory.

Iatjad says:

School uniforms allow children to identify with their school. Children in uniform are much more likely to behave well since they -- their uniform, I mean -- can be easily recognized and remembered. I'm not totally sold over the idea about getting "dressed to learn" but thought I'd post my comment here to balance things out :)

alteredkat says:

I wore one from Gr 9-12. We didn't like them at first but looking back now...it was sooo much easier in the mornings vs. deciding what to wear and it's definitely more cost effective than $100 designer jeans and sneakers...I'm familiar with both sides of the coin as grades 7&8 we were uniform free.

TheWhistler says:

Coming from Scotland I wore a school uniform to I don't know how many schools. Frankly on moving to Canada I missed wearing a uniform. You tend to feel you stand out more. Uniforms seem to put you on an equal basis. That said, if you are wearing a uniform one should not be slovenly in appearance, take pride in the uniform.

says:

Wearing school uniforms helps break down the economic class system that kids judge each other by. Personally speaking, I came from a family with a single parent and it was a huge blow to my self-esteem that I could never afford the fancy brand names the other kids had...and believe me, they never got tired of reminding me about it. I honestly feel living under the stigma of "poor kid" hurt my development and uniforms would have leveled the playing ground. Children should be allowed to develop their own sense of style, but school isn't the best place to do it.

ElizabethJeanAllen says:

As a teacher I would love to see the kids in uniform. It would cut down a lot of hassles.

aj2008 says:

Wearing a uniform gives students a sense of belonging to a community, which in this case is their school. There is too much unhealthy competition between children as it is regarding material possessions, let alone allowing them to wear what they like to school. Uniform encourages equality - no competition as to who is the first to wear the latest designer fad. It also takes pressure off parents, particularly those who are less well off.

I am all for children learning to develop their own individual stlye of dressing but school is not the place to do it. In the UK most schools allow students to wear what they like once they get to 16, which is fair enough.

Don't get me wrong - competition is healthy, but lets keep it in the right context.

poddys says:

I think mostly that students ought to look like they belong to a group and wear uniform, rather than being allowed to dress as they please.
Especially as children get older, if they are allowed to wear their own choice of clothing to school then not only do they all try to outdo each other with what they are wearing, but girls are going to end up dressing like tramps and boys are going to wear their pant with the crotch down around their knees - or something like that...
I think that there can be special days for not wearing uniform, but as a rule uniform is a good thing.

rwoman says:

I don't have a problem with dress codes but don't see any real benefit with uniforms. Just another one of those fads they grab onto rather than addressing the real issues. I do know at the elementary level they are easily distracted by things like clothing and I can imagine this only increases when hormones kick in.

Students should be allowed to develop their own sense of style.

Ruthi says:

While I believe in dressing for success, I also believe in individuality. I feel both can be encouraged by a dress code rather than mandatory look-alike uniforms.

Ruthi says:

While I believe in dressing for success, I also believe in individuality. I feel both can be encouraged by a dress code rather than mandatory look-alike uniforms.

Jewelsofawe says:

I don't like school uniforms.

bgamall says:

I don't like them but I like the ones on this lens because they are more individualistic.

Herlinda says:

I agree that children, especially adolescents, should be able to express themselves through clothing and hair. It does allow them to assert their uniqueness. That being said, when you live in an urban metropolis such as Los Angeles, some styles may cross over into dangerous territory. Some styles will immediately be indentified as affiliated with a gang. This is the main reason most of the schools in Los Angeles resorted to a school uniform, to eliminate the identification with gangs and ultimately eliminate violence. For these children, it is even more important that they are allowed to express themselves outside of the restrictions of school.

zazaodh says:

Too often are we told to conform. School is as much about expression as it is learning. Expression of thought, language, music... why not dress?

lakeerieartists says:

I have to admit that I don't like the idea of school uniforms. I am pretty much a freedom of expression person. However, I can see where in some areas where clothing is a significant problem because of gang affiliations and such that it would be a benefit.

Mortira says:

School uniforms help to encourage negative body image in girls and in boys by preventing kids and teens from dressing in a way that is comfortable for them.

tandemonimom says:

Well, my kids are homeschooled, so does it count as a uniform if they're all still in pajamas for lunch? ;-)

TeaPartyTreasures says:

I understand both sides of the argument. While I believe in allowing children some lee-way with their choice of clothing, I can also understand parents who cannot afford to keep up with the latest high priced tennis shoes, etc. that this would help. It does help students stop emphasizing materialism and focus on their school work...but being a grownup Fancy Nancy and owner of Tea Party Treaures dress up boutique, I would be remiss if I didn't endorse a little sparkle here and there!

says:

I think that allowed kids to dress up in anyway they want helps develop their creative skills and show off their unique personalities. The schools should have just a few common sense rules (no going to school in underwear or too revealing clothes, etc) instead of full-blown school uniforms with jackets, socks, shoes, etc, etc, etc. :)

WhitePineLane says:

I say kids should be encouraged to find their own individual styles, and they will undoubtedly experiment with many different styles as they mature and grow into their own. It's a part of growing up.

Although I have to say: I do love your idea for school uniforms (above)! ;-)

JJNW says:

Homeschooled kids never need uniforms because they act independently! This leads to thinking outside the box from day one and they just don't bug each other about clothing. Homeschoolers, in general, delight in seeing each other be themselves. Hurray for REALLY thinking! And hurray for imagination!

Tiddledeewinks says:

I'd hate a uniform where everyone looks the same as everyone else! YUK! Concentration camp? I go for individual style, as long as it is in good taste.

EelKat says:

I'm not really in favor of school uniforms, of course I'm not so much in favor of public schools either, I think home-school is a better way to go.

Anyways, I think children should be allowed a long leash of freedom when it comes to cloths, it helps them to develop a sense of bing an individual, helps them to be unique and improves their self worth.

I started sewing when I was 6 years old and moved on to sewing my own cloths by the time I was a teenager. I ended up moving on to study pattern making and fashion design, and now today I create re-enactment clothing and costumes, and have a goal of starting my own business doing such.

I think that if I had been in a school that required uniforms (I was home schooled btw) I would not have ended up the creative costumer that I am today. Being allow freedom of creative expression early on, lead to me being where I am today.

rms says:

I'm not for uniforms on children.

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Fancy Nancy I can read! Books

Fancy Nancy for the Beginning Reader

Fancy Nancy has clothing for every occasion. She is flamboyant and her clothing shows just how she is feeling and which story she is reenacting each day. You children will be able to expand their minds, think outside the box and prepare for the next century when encouraged to dress as creatively as their imaginations allow.

Fancy Nancy's Reading Chair

A Fancy Chair for Reading!

When your fancy nancy is all dressed up and ready to read she needs a fancy chair to read in. Here is the perfect fancy chair. It is comfortable, durable and fancy enough for any little child's taste.

Disney Chair, Minnie Mouse

Amazon Price: $115.21 (as of 05/26/2012)

Your child will feel like a prince or princess when sitting in this fancy reading chair.

Fancy Nancy suggests these Lenses when looking for School Uniforms

Which one will Fancy Nancy pick now?

When you wish to encourage your child to have a creative imagination, try looking for outfits designed for characters in books, movies and anime. The flowing capes, baggy pants or jewel studded belts and vests can add flair and splash. Isn't this the kind of clothing you would have liked to wear as a child. Imagine dressing as a knight or Samurai. What would it have been like to dress as a fairytale princess?

Fancy Nancy's Tea Set

Fancy Nancy has tea with the Mad Hatter

Tea Party
by Melinda Byers
Available at Allposters

Fancy Nancy likes a lace table cloth with delicate china tea service and polished silver. Of course the tea should be fancy too with lemon and honey. What makes tea fancy for you?

One day I found an old lace table cloth at a yard sale. It was yellowed with age and had some stains on it. It was just the kind of fancy table cloth that I knew my children would like so I bought it.

We took that fancy old yellowed lace table cloth out back and had a great old time washing it and then hung it out to dry in the sun for several day. It's now clean enough for any Fancy Nancy and the kids learned about removing stains, living a green life and how to make the table fancier.

Fancy Nancy loves the Teapot Dragon

Is Fancy Nancy the Queen or the Teapot Dragon?

Fancy Nancy loves anything fancy so I am sure that she would like to have tea with a dragon. Put on your fanciest dress-up clothes and and curl your little fingers, it's time to have tea with the dragon and read the poem of the Teapot Dragon...

Fancy Nancy believes that French is a Fancy Language

What does French mean to you?

After reading these books to the children I like to make them available to take home in Take Home Literacy Bags. The children love to snuggle with the pink poodle and dress up in fancy clothing.

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I also like to include a CD for learning French. Fancy Nancy believes that French is a fancy language and the more languages a child learns the more people in the world they will be able to communicate with.

Fancy Nancy Collects Words

Fancy Words for Nancy

Fancy Nancy loves to collect fancy words. Children can start their own collection of fancy words by making a 26 page book with a letter at the top of each page. As they find and new fancy word they just add it to the book in ABC order.

My students enjoy adding lots of fancy decoration to the cover and drawing fancy illustrations for each word they add to help them remember the meaning of the word.

This is a great activity to add to center time, for when children finish a group activity early or for IEP students to work on with a tutor. Sometimes children like to take them home to add words with their parents.

As will all their work it is important for the children to have time to share their finding and illustrations with the rest of the class.

Fancy Nancy Valentines

What kinds of Valentines do you think Fancy Nancy would like?

With lace and ribbons these fancy Valentines would touch the heart of any Fancy Nancy.

Valentines: Vintage collectible valentines from Twin Brooks Antiques and Collectibles
Esther Howland Mother of the American Valentines: Esther Howland, Valentine Entrepreneur
A Victorian Valentine: An Old Louisville Victorian Valentine for you!

Jane O'Connor is the author of Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy's Author

These links will tell you more about the author of Fancy Nancy, Jane O'Connor.

Jane O'Connor: Jane O'Connor (1947-) Biography - Personal, Addresses, Career, Honors Awards, Writings, Work in Progress, Sidelights

Fancy Accessories

My Fancy Nancy loves Fancy Paper Dolls

Dress-Up Masquerade Party
Available at Allposters

Dress your Fancy Nancy in her favorite outfit and then help her imagination grow with Fancy Paper Dolls. My sister and I looked forward to going to our grandmother's house because she had paper dolls to cut out and play with. We changed their outfits, cut out more clothes, made up names for them and turned them into characters for stories.

We didn't have printed paper dolls at my other grandmother's house or at home, for that matter. Mom and Grammy helped us learn how to create our own paper dolls from grocery bags. Sometimes we would try to use pictures from Montgomery Wards or Sears Catalogs but these were not very satisfactory as they often had their legs cut off and stood in odd positions. We used sequins, lace and other fancy scraps from the rag bag to dress up our paper dolls.

Promote imagination in your Fancy Nancy with paper dolls.

Fairies in the Garden Alphabet

A Fancy Alphabet for a Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy loves to use these cards for practicing spelling words, ABC order or, if you get two sets, to play Go Fish or Concentration while learning the names of the flowers from A to Z.

Marti Gras Masks

Marti Gras is the Fanciest Party that Nancy could imagine.

Masks are a fun and fancy way to dress-up.

Fancy Nancy's French Class

Fancy Nancy learns French

Fancy Nancy thinks that French is a fancy language. These are the best resources I have found for teaching French.

Big Annie and Fancy Nancy Agree

French is Important

Big Annie is a creole flatboat captain on the Mississippi River. She helped to transport toys from Paris, France to the children of Natchez. Being Creole, Big Annie probably spoke French as well as many of the children of Natchez. Speaking French will help Fancy Nancy communicate with Big Annie's friends.

Fancy Nancy also like to sing along in French with Pigloo and the other penguins.

Fancy Nancy Bedtime Stories

Are you ready to reinforce your child's belief in individuality? Reading Fancy Nancy to your children is a great way to start. Reading to your child is the number one factor in getting children to become lifelong readers. Fancy Nancy makes a wonderful bedtime story.

Fancy Printable Paper Dolls

Victorian Debutante Paper Doll
Available on Amazon
Fancy Nancy uses her imagination wherever she goes and in whatever she does. She loves to play with fancy paper dolls.

Printable Paper Dolls: Printable Paper Dolls. Copyright-free Printable Paper Dolls from Karen J. Hatzigeorgiou.
Victorian Debutante Paper Doll: Brenda Sneathen Mattox: Books: Victorian Debutante Paper Doll by Brenda Sneathen Mattox: Books

Fancy Nancy Plays Soccer

Fancy Nancy's Soccer Uniform

Fancy Nancy loves to play soccer and she deserves to be able to play in whatever outfit suits her fancy.

Fancy Nancy Puts on her Specticles

Glasses for Fancy Nancy

Photo Credit: Fancy Nancy Glasses
on Flickr, Creative Commons.

These glasses are not only spectacular but are great for getting kids to focus on words. They can be used in conjunction with fancy pointers to Read the Room.

Fancy Nancy's Peacock Feathers

Feathers to make Fancy Nancy's fabulous Peacock Feather Cape. She also likes to use them for balancing on the tip of her finger, decorating pens and pencils and as earrings.

Fancy Nancy Math Manipulatives

Fancy Nancy love to sort jewels.

Fancy Nancy's Jewelry

My Fancy Nancy loves feathers and beads. We have found some of the most exotic and sparkly jewelry from Mardi Gras. If you don't live in New Orleans you can often find exciting jewelry in yard sales, flea markets, or at party supply stores.

Fancy Party Supplies at Mardi Gras Zone,: Mardi Gras Beads: Party Supplies at Mardi Gras Zone - Boas Halloween Items! Dolls Mardi Gras Beads Food & Drink Party Supplies Christmas Masks Hawaiian New Year's St. Patrick's Day St. Joseph's Day Valentine's Day Jazz Fest Cinco De Mayo 4th of July Southern Decadence Posters & CDs Hats Coming Soon!

Fancy Costumes

Fancy Nancy loves to make her own costumes.

Photo Credit: Pirate Costume Available on Amazon
Photo Credit: Pink Princess Dress Up Costume Available on Amazon

Princesses and Pirates come to school excited to learn. Let the kids dress-up in fancy clothing and celebrate learning...

Reproduction Costume Makers: Unique Vintage, Stylish vintage and vintage inspired women's clothing at affordable prices.
Creative Designs Fancy Nancy Cow Dress Costume review at Kaboodle: Kaboodle - Creative Designs
Ballerina Dress Costume - Childrens - Pretty Pink Princess Childrens Costumes: Dance and twirl in this darling ballerina dress.
Pink Fairy Queen Costume Halloween Costumes: A fairy, a pixie or a ballerina.

Fancy Costumes Here, There or Anywhere

Let's Play Dress-Up!

Napoleon Plays Leapfrog with the Other European Nations
Esquire, Raymond - Available at Allposters

Where would you wear a fancy costume?

Here, there, or anywhere, any time or any place.

Brookelorren says:

We don't celebrate Halloween, but I don't think that means that my kids should never be able to dress up. We often pick up Halloween costumes on sale after Halloween and allow the kids to dress up at bargain prices.

M_S_Beltran says:

Anywhere; I love costumes, so any excuse.

ScottE says:

For a dress-up event or party.

sorana says:

I made my sons clown costumes but that was a long time ago. It was a lot of fun.

amy1980 says:

My daughter wears them anywhere. I like to foster that. My one big problem at the moment is her not wearing appropriate clothes for the cold weather. I've had to force her to put on pants under her skirts, etc. I also balked at letting her wear two very different shoes on her feet because I was afraid the differences could physically hurt her, but in the end I let her - just that once :)

alexkazam says:

At a party or when I'm perfiorming as Alexkazam the magic man!

Evelyn_Saenz says:

Costumes help children to express themselves and act out parts of characters in stories they read. It can help them to identify with those characters.

Only on Halloween or at a costume ball.

Jewelsofawe says:

I am not sure. It depends

bgamall says:

I wore a clown suit to my kids elementary school many moons ago and juggled. My kids really didn't like it at all but the other kids thought it was cool. But it was, alas, Halloween!

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Fancy Nancy's Halloween

Make Your Own Fancy Nancy Halloween Costumes

Fancy Nancy is dressing up for Halloween. What will she wear? At the back of the book you are given the opportunity to decide. I suggest that you make copies of the back page before reading the story to your children so that they will be able to make all the different clothing choices that they can think up.

Fancy Nancy: Halloween...or Bust!

by: Jane O'Connor

Amazon Price: $1.65 (as of 05/26/2012)

As Fancy Nancy says, Halloween is all about dressing up and that idea is what Fancy Nancy is all about. This book includes 30 stickers and a door hanger which can be cut out. What a delightful book for Halloween or anytime!

Fancy Nancy Folds Napkins

Setting a Fancy Thanksgiving Table

When my Fancy Nancy has a tea party she goes all out. She sews lace to the edges of the napkins and folds them in fancy shapes. How do you fold your napkins? Here are 6 fancy ways to fold napkins.

Napkin Folding: Six fancy ways to fold napkins.
Napkin Folding Instructions: 27 Photographed Napkin Folds: How to fold napkins, step by step with lots of big photos

Fancy Nancy's Inspirational Art

Noble Oriental with Parasol
Available on Allposters

Take a walk through your local art museum and your Fancy Nancy may get even more inspired by costumes worm by people from various times, places and cultures. The elegant beauty of a kimono made from hand embroidered silk, wooden shoes from Holland or a Masai Warrior Shield may inspire your Fancy Nancy to learn about historical customs, geography and a thirst for more knowledge.

Fancy Nancy's Christmas Wish List

A Wish for Something Fancy!

What would your children put on their Christmas Wish List? Would it be something fancy, frilly and lacy? When you look at Fancy Nancy, this character certainly does like fancy things. Here is a collection of fancy and frilly costumes and accessories that any little Fancy Nancy would enjoy. Please vote for your favorites: