As always open your mind and let it run wild. Use your imagination. You can create wonderful decorations with simple and inexpensive items from Dollar Tree. Who is excited for Lifeway’s 2018 theme? I know I am. I love to decorate and create things. Check out below some Dollar Tree VBS 2018 Game On Decoration Ideas.
Just a note: I am in no way affiliated with Lifeway. Ideas presented below and in the eBook as well as printables are created by me and are inspired by the 2018 VBS theme.
Lifeway has wonderful decorations they provide for sell. If you are looking for inexpensive alternatives check out these Game On Dollar Tree Decoration Ideas. These are items you can get from Dollar Tree, please keep in mind that some products are seasonal and only available during those times. I suggest you visit frequently and different locations as they vary from store to store.
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Below you will find some ideas that I thought would make great decoration Ideas from Dollar Tree for Lifeways VBS 2018 Game On theme.
VBS 2018 Game On Dollar Tree Decorations
1. Orange Table Cloth to make Giant Basketballs for Wall decorations
You can find the plastic tablecloths in the party supply section at Dollar Tree. You can also find these at Walmart for $.97 for the rectangle and $1.27 for the round. Get White and Black Tablecloths and make Giant Soccer Balls for wall decorations as well.
Things to Buy at Dollar Tree
- Orange Tablecloth
- White Tablecloth
- Black Tablecloth
- Black Party Streamer
- Red Party Streamer
- Red Sharpie Marker
- Black Sharpie Marker
Need some help creating the Large Sports Balls? Take a look at the step by step picture instructions on how to make the large sport balls.
2. Brown Football Party Items
These are usually found during the Super Bowl season during the months of January and early February. The smaller football salsa bowls come in a two pack while the large chip and salsa platter is just 1. These are usually found towards the front of Dollar Tree but may also be in the Party Supply area.
3. Sports Partyware
Great Centerpieces for the snack area. These can be found in the party supply section at Dollar Tree.
What to Buy at Dollar Tree:
- Sports Centerpiece
- Sports Invitations
- Sports Plates
- Sports Cups
- Sports Mylar Balloons
4. Plastic Sports Balls and Stuffed Sports Balls
Dollar Tree provides tons of different sports balls from plastic to plush. Most of these are located in the toy section at Dollar Tree.
What to Buy at Dollar Tree:
- Plastic Ping Pong Balls
- Plastic Racket Balls
- Plush Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Football Toys
5. Treasure Box/VBS Store Items
These can be found in the Party Favor section of the Party Supplies at Dollar Tree.
6. Table Top Decorations
Use these to decorate the snack area tables or even to decorate for VBS planning meetings or registration tables. They are also games so you can use them as ice breaker activities in your classroom.
7. Sports Foam Craft Stickers
Need a cheap alternative craft ideas. These Sports foam stickers can help you create many craft ideas especially for the younger participants.
Check out Game On Alternative Craft Ideas
8. Football Field Tablecloth
This is found around the Super Bowl (January – early February). Use these for the Snack area, Teacher Snack area or even for the registration tables.
9. Teacher/Coach Whistles
Here is something fun for you Teachers/Coaches to have to lead their athletes/Musicians around from each rotations. Give these to your Teachers/Coaches on your last preparation meeting.
10. Sports Toy Balls
These are great for the treasure boxes or can even be used for some of the games within the lessons.
Check out below the Game On Bible Study Lessons