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Mardi Gras

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Carnivals and Parades

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Objectives

Early learning goals

  • Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • Represent ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role play and stories.
  • Express self effectively and develop explanations by connecting ideas or event
  • Know about similarities and differences between others, and among families, communities and traditions.

Lesson Planning

Why is Nian sad? Can children help Nian by finding out about festivals & parades and letting him join in the fun? Children will help Nian learn about Mardi Gras; learn about the floats, costumes, music and make preparations for a mini class parade.

Children will:

  • Make shoe box floats.
  • Consolidate their learning by taking part in a mini Mardi Gras parade.
  • Make observations and express opinions about Mardi Gras.

Provided Resources

  • How to make a float from a shoe or tissue box
  • How to make Mardi Gras masks

You Will Need

You do not need any particular resources for this session.

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