Christmas Play

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Started by JNP Community Contributor · Mon, 4 Nov 2013 · 8:53 AM · 9 replies · 12,091 views

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JNP Community Contributor Original Post ⏱ Mon, 4 Nov 2013 · 8:53 AM ·💬 125 posts
Hi everyone,

Christmas is fast approaching and I was just wondering what other Educators are doing for the families. We usually do a Aust play like Tiddalick or Wombat stew and then sing Christmas songs. I would like to do something different this year and am looking for ideas.

Thanks everyone.

Jules.
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fchaudari76 Community Contributor ⏱ Mon, 4 Nov 2013 · 11:49 AM ·Director ·💬 1,203 posts
My Kindy room made a movie ...the children were showing interest in real vs what you see on tv so thought making a movie would make this concept clear to them + would be fun

Did it based on the Muppet Xmas movie and we have a trailer and everything.

This will be shown to the parents on the Xmas party day

Also means no issues with children remembering / forgetting lines or running off to sit with their parents not wanting to participate
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JNP Community Contributor ⏱ Mon, 4 Nov 2013 · 11:58 AM ·💬 125 posts
I love the idea of doing a movie.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Jules.
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fchaudari76 Community Contributor ⏱ Mon, 4 Nov 2013 · 12:02 PM ·Director ·💬 1,203 posts
No probs my pleasure

Just to add the children loved it as it involved them dressing up and singing and dancing and just having fun & it means they can sit with their families and enjoy watching it + we will burn it to DVDs for parents pressies and for fundraising we will sell extra copies for $5 each if parents want them for grandparents etc
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Lorina ⏱ Thu, 7 Nov 2013 · 4:04 PM ·Founder ·💬 14,530 posts
I usually do an end of year performance. The toddlers and preschoolers are taught a small dance routines and we dress them up in costumes for the show. We also teach the children dances from different cultures to do during the end of year performance. We have parents and staff volunteer to teach the children different cultural dances. Then at the end, all the children get together for the singing of Christmas carols.

It's a really nice way to end the year, getting together for a bit of fun and parents love watching their little one performing!

@FeFe: Love, love, love your idea of the movie! Going to have to try that! ;)

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JNP Community Contributor ⏱ Fri, 8 Nov 2013 · 6:58 PM ·💬 125 posts
I love the idea of teaching children dances from different cultures. Do you make the costumes with the children or do you have them already?
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Lorina ⏱ Sat, 9 Nov 2013 · 6:53 AM ·Founder ·💬 14,530 posts
JNP wrote:I love the idea of teaching children dances from different cultures. Do you make the costumes with the children or do you have them already?
We usually make them with the children. It gives the children a better understanding of what they are making and why they are making it. A sense of pride and accomplishment knowing that they will be wearing what they create. We also have a look at books, watch YouTube, listen to cultural music etc. of the different cultures we will be dancing, to extend upon children's learning.

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JNP Community Contributor ⏱ Sat, 9 Nov 2013 · 11:26 AM ·💬 125 posts
That sounds wonderful Lorina. You are a great educator.

Jules.
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catchmeifucan Community Contributor ⏱ Sat, 9 Nov 2013 · 5:17 PM ·Room Leader - Long Daycare Centre ·💬 370 posts
Each room does a slideshow presentation on all the special events and interesting experiences that happened throughout the year. Like an overall re-cap. Photos and video clips are all added to the slide show. Children get really excited when they see themselves on the "big screen" or when they see themselves with their friends. Parents are given copies of the presentation onto c.d as a xmas gift. This is presented at the xmas party along.
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Lorina ⏱ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 · 6:14 AM ·Founder ·💬 14,530 posts
catchmeifucan wrote:Each room does a slideshow presentation on all the special events and interesting experiences that happened throughout the year. Like an overall re-cap. Photos and video clips are all added to the slide show. Children get really excited when they see themselves on the "big screen" or when they see themselves with their friends. Parents are given copies of the presentation onto c.d as a xmas gift. This is presented at the xmas party along.
Great idea and a great gift to give to parents at christmas time! :thumbup:
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