Have an Educational Sock Hop How can you make learning about the 50's fun? Have an educational sock hop, of course! Take a break from your normal routine and add an educational twist to your party, or a party to your educating.

More fun, and extra credit, can be had for dressing the part. Costumes can be kept simple, such as jeans and t-shirts, or poodle skirts for the girls. Remind everyone to wear white socks so it can be a true sock hop when they take off their shoes.

Decorate in black and white. Hang up cutouts of music notes and old records. Feature Elvis Presley music, and have hair combs and black glasses to hand out to guests.

Burgers and malted shakes will keep the 50's feeling going while filling up the guests. Posters of old cars, a jukebox, or of 50's movie stars can add to the 50's aura. You could re-create a mock diner set-up, or go with a mock movie drive-in setup and even watch an old movie.

For a true sock hop experience, have the guests take off their shoes and teach them some swing dancing, or just have them do the twist. Dancing is a great way to liven up a party, while also using up some of the energy young guests are so full of. Educational activities such as worksheets, wordfinds, or crossword puzzles can add to the learning experience.