Aussie Childcare Network Forum

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.

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

I love the idea of doing a movie.
Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Jules.

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

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?

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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L.A

That sounds wonderful Lorina. You are a great educator.

Jules.

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.

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!