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Special birthdays in the community

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Special Birthdays

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Objectives

Early learning goals

  • Represent ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
  • Try new activities confidently, and say why some activities are liked more than others.
  • Speak confidently in a familiar group, and talk about ideas.
  • Choose the resources needed for th chosen activities.
  • Talk about past and present events in own lives and in the lives of family members.
  • Know about similarities and differences between others, and among families, communities and traditions.

Lesson Planning

Host a very special birthday celebration for the oldest person in the community. Showcase past work and prepare for a special birthday party!

Children will:

  • Appreciate personal & other people’s abilities and characteristics.
  • Develop tolerance and respect for people that make positive contributions in our community.
  • Recognise the diversity of people in school/the local community.
  • Represent their own ideas in creative ways.
  • Consolidate learning about Wesak, Christmas and Guru Nanak.

You Will Need

  • Photograph of the special guest
  • Party items
  • Art resources for portraits

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