I am having a candy-themed birthday party and shooting to do a simple candy-making session with about 30 five-year-old girls. I'm thinking I'll have them dip large pretzel sticks and marshmallows into melted pink chocolate and cover in sprinkles. I'm wondering how to accomplish that.
Would you use candy melts? Try to color white chocolate? I'll need quite a bit, what will be economical?
What would be the best way to melt and keep warm the chocolate? I have two fondue pots, but I am afraid they'll burn too hot for chocolate, and the fire involved itself makes me afraid to even try it. Would a large crock pot work? Small crock pot? I have a warming tray, possibly a pot sitting on a warming tray?
Thanks for any help. I'm just not sure where to begin and am hoping it won't be a disaster!
i'd use "almond bark" (aka candy coating) from the grocery store. luckily most 5-year-olds won't care that it's not gourmet 
honestly i'd just bring a microwave instead of risking little hands getting burned. melt a large bowl of chocolate and then dispense it in smaller bowls to be shared. re-warm when necessary. cover your surfaces with disposable table cloths (or freezer paper or something!) because this will be messy! incredibly fun sounding though.
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