Little Tikes Magic Workshop Roleplay: Little Tikes Magic Workshop roleplay is a fun and engaging activity that allows children to explore their imagination and creativity. In this roleplay, children can pretend to be a magician, performing tricks and creating magic potions in their very own workshop. The Magic Workshop roleplay can be set up in various ways. A small table can be transformed into a magician's workstation, complete with props such as a magic wand, a top hat, and a deck of cards. Children can also have a collection of colorful bottles and jars filled with water, glitter, and other materials to create magical potions. During the roleplay, children can take turns being the magician and the audience.
During the roleplay, children can take turns being the magician and the audience. The magician can showcase various tricks such as pulling a rabbit out of a hat, making objects disappear or levitate, and performing card tricks. They can also create pretend potions by mixing different colored liquids and adding sparkles or other ingredients for an extra touch of magic.
On the Wand of Double Power
In 1997, I was inspired by a vivid dream to construct a Wand of Double Power, the implement held by Ra-Hoor-Khuit on the Stele of Revealing. I rode that sudden wave of creative inspiration, and by the end of the week I had a beautiful wand with a carved head and foot, ready to paint. It was at that point that I realized I had no idea what the Wand symbolized, let alone what color it was! Here are the results of my investigation.
Three Aeons, Three Wands
The Wand of Double Power is actually the latest incarnation of a Wand that has evolved throughout the Aeons. The first incarnation of this Wand was the Waas Sceptre of the Egyptians, corresponding with the Aeon of Isis. The second incarnation was the Phoenix Wand, which corresponds with the Aeon of Osiris. The Wand of Double Power corresponds with the present Aeon of Horus. In each Aeon the symbolism and color of the Wand is different; thus each wand must be examined in order to fully understand the symbolism and significance of the Wand of Double Power.
The Waas Sceptre
The wand pictured in the Stele of Revealing, taken in historical context, is the Waas Scepter. The waas sceptre was a symbol of health, happiness, and divine prosperity 1 but also of power and dominion. 2 The waas scepter was associated with the qualities of divine rulership, and was carried exclusively by gods and goddesses until late in Egyptian civilization, when the pharaohs took on this attribute in funereal works. In Egyptian art as well as in the Stele, the waas scepter is green in color. To the Egyptians, green was a symbolic of fertility, life and resurrection. 3
The Phoenix Wand
The Phoenix Wand of the Golden Dawn is described by the Second Adept in the Adeptus Minor Ritual: “Mine is a Wand terminating in the Symbol of the Binary, and surmounted by the Tau Cross of Life, or the head of the Phoenix, sacred to Osiris. …It symbolizes Rebirth and Resurrection from Death.” 4
Crowley gives us his own definition of the Phoenix Wand as it appears in the Five of Wands of the Thoth tarot deck: “They have the head of the Phoenix, which gives the idea of destruction (or rather purgation) through fire, and the resurrection of the energy from its ashes.” 5
The Phoenix Wand also appears in the Prince of Wands, Crowley's personal court card, and here it is red in color. He describes it thus: “In his left hand he bears the Phoenix wand of the Second Adept (in the Ritual of 5°=6° of R.R. at A.C.), the wand of Power and Energy.” 6
Finally, in 777, Crowley describes the Wand as “the Phoenix-crowned phallus of animal-life creation through the initiation of Fire.” 7
The Wand of Double Power
Crowley never directly explains the symbolism of the Wand of Double Power, but he gives us an idea of its import in a comment from The Law is for All: “The general meaning is 'I control alike the forces of the active and the passive.' ” 8
When we apply this definition to the Tree of Life, the nature of the Wand of Double Power becomes clear. The Waas Sceptre symbolizes the various attributes of divine rulership, a quality of Chesed. The Phoenix Wand is attributed to Geburah as the Wand of the Second Adept 9 , as well as due to its fiery and destructive nature. Geburah is the active force, and Chesed is the passive force. That which controls or mediates the forces of Chesed and Geburah is Tiphareth. Furthermore, the “Lord of the Double Wand of Power” is Ra-Hoor-Khuit, the Sun-god.
If we link the colors of the first two Wands to those of the Sephiroth, the same pattern emerges. The Waas Sceptre is green, the color of Netzach and Venus, the passive force. The Phoenix Wand is red, and is associated with Geburah and Mars, the active force. Therefore the color of the Wand of Double Power is yellow or gold, the colors of Tiphareth and Sol, the mediator of the active and the passive forces.
Footnotes:
1 Lurker, Manfred. An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt, page 127.
2 Wilkinson, Richard H. Reading Egyptian Art, page 181.
3 Wilkinson, Richard H. Symbol & Magic in Egyptian Art, page 108.
4 Regardie, Israel. The Golden Dawn, 6th Editions, page 224.
5 Crowley, Aleister. The Book of Thoth, page 191.
6 Ibid, page 152.
7 Crowley, Aleister. 777, page 109.
8 Crowley, Aleister. The Law is For All, page 333.
9 Regardie, Israel. The Golden Dawn, 6th Edition, page 221: “The Second Adept who had represented Netzach [in the Portal Grade], now represents the Fire of Geburah, and so bears the Phoenix Wand of the Seven Double Letters.”
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The audience can be actively involved in the roleplay by cheering on the magician, asking questions about the tricks, and even volunteering to be part of the magic act. This roleplay encourages communication, teamwork, and problem-solving as children come up with new ideas and tricks to entertain their audience. Through the Little Tikes Magic Workshop roleplay, children can develop their social and emotional skills. They learn to take turns, share ideas, and listen to others. They also build self-confidence as they perform in front of an audience and receive positive feedback for their magical abilities. This roleplay activity is not only entertaining but also educational. Children can learn about science concepts such as mixing colors and cause and effect as they observe the different outcomes of their magic potions. They can also practice fine motor skills as they handle and manipulate the props and objects used in the roleplay. In conclusion, the Little Tikes Magic Workshop roleplay is a wonderful way for children to engage in imaginative play, develop social skills, and explore their creativity. It allows them to step into the magical world of a magician and experience the thrill of performing tricks and creating magic potions. This roleplay activity is sure to bring lots of fun and laughter for children of all ages..
Reviews for "Enhancing fine motor skills through play with the Little Tikes Magic Workshop set"
- John - 2/5 stars - The Little Tikes Magic Workshop Roleplay set was a major disappointment. The quality of the materials used was subpar and the tools were flimsy and easily breakable. The instructions were confusing and difficult to follow, making it frustrating for both me and my child. The magic tricks included in the set were also very basic and not very impressive. Overall, I would not recommend this toy as it did not live up to our expectations.
- Sarah - 1/5 stars - I bought the Little Tikes Magic Workshop Roleplay set for my son's birthday, but it turned out to be a waste of money. The construction of the set was poor, with parts not fitting together properly. The magic tricks were repetitive and not engaging, causing my son to lose interest quickly. The set also lacked variety, with only a few tricks included. I expected more from a brand like Little Tikes, and I am very disappointed with this purchase.
- Emily - 2/5 stars - The Little Tikes Magic Workshop Roleplay set was a letdown. The props and costumes were cheaply made and fell apart easily. The instructions were not clear, making it difficult to understand how to perform the tricks correctly. Additionally, the set did not provide enough materials to create a truly immersive magic workshop experience. Overall, my child was not entertained by this set and I regret purchasing it.