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Decorate for Success
Westernize your Book Fair and make it a hootin' & a howlin' success!

Clip Art
Dress up your letters, signs, and announcements with Reading Roundup clip art.

Cactus Pete Acts as Usher
Invite cowpoke and city folk into your Reading Roundup with this colorful character.

Sharp Way to Invite Teachers
Place this cute cactus centerpiece in the faculty lounge to invite teachers to your fair.

Track Your Progress Goal Chart
Throw your hats in the air and celebrate your goals with this snazzy goal chart.

'Feel the West' Bulletin Board
Giddy-yup! Announce your Book Fair with a western flair that clearly sets the tone for the event.

Western Wish List Display
Draw attention to your Classroom Wish List display with this eye-catching Western theme.

Reading Roundup Table Display
Add rope, bandanas, rubber snakes and a wagon wheel to create a fun western table display.

Cowboy Hat Decorations
Make these cute paper-plate hats to decorate bookshelves, the cashier table…you can even wear them!

Family Event Activities
Use these fun ideas and games to build excitement and participation at your Family Event.

Cowperson Duds
Dress the part…make these spiffy Western vests and wrist guards from paper bags!

Go for the Gold
Pan for gold and guess how many nuggets are in the jar.

Put your Best Face Forward & Get Down at the Hoe Down!
Create a cowpoke photo back drop and kick up your heels with a square dance calling contest.

Chuck Wagon
Use these recipes to serve up some Trail Mix, Trainin' Wheels Chili, Corn Doggies, and lots of Cowpoke Punch.

Feed Pecos Pig
How many snacks can little Pecos Pig eat? Play this fun bean-bag toss game at your family event.

Lasso Miss Cow Patty
Invite the cowpokes to line up and try their luck throwing the "lasso" over Miss Patty's pretty head.

Use of Artwork and Logos
All artwork, logos, skits, articles, letters, designs, and ideas downloaded from the Book Fairs section of the Scholastic.com Web site are unrestricted for use to promote your Scholastic Book Fair events. Permission to reproduce is granted by Scholastic, Inc.

 

 

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Letters & Announcements
Family Event Invitation (PDF Form)
Media Scripts (RTF)
PA Skits (RTF)
Press Release (RTF)
Reading Roundup Announcement (PDF Form)
Volunteer Recruiting Flyer (PDF Form)

Signs & Decorations
Bookmarks (PDF Form)
Lasso a Book Coloring Sign (PDF)
Sheriff Name Badges (PDF Form)
Tee Shirt Art (PDF)
Boot Pattern (PDF)
Cactus Pattern (PDF)
Bulletin Board Banner (PDF)
Bulletin Board Letters (PDF)
Guessing Game Sign (PDF Form)
Guessing Game Permit (PDF Form)
Hat1 Pattern (PDF)
Hat 2 Pattern (PDF)
Horseshoe Pattern (PDF)
Lasso Pattern (PDF)
Prairie Dog (PDF)
Shelf Talkers (PDF)
Vest, Chaps & Wrist Guards (PDF)
Wagon Wheel Pattern (PDF)
Wooden Planks Pattern (PDF)
Star Pattern (PDF)



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