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Christmas Movement Story
1. “Santa’s Workshop”
Objective: Enhance imaginative play and teamwork.
Instructions:
- Divide the children into groups.
- Assign each group a section of Santa’s workshop (e.g., Toy Making, Gift Wrapping, Sleigh Loading).
- Each group must create a short skit where they act out the activities in their assigned section.
- Encourage them to use props and create dialogues related to their tasks.
- After practicing, each group will present their skit to everyone.
Tips:
- Ensure that each child has a role to play in the skit.
- Encourage them to create a problem-solving scenario within their skit (e.g., running out of wrapping paper).
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Suggestions for “Santa’s Workshop” in the Drama Game
- Toy Making Section
- Roles: Toy makers, quality checkers, designers
- Activities: Crafting toys, painting them, checking for quality, designing new toys
- Potential Problem Scenario: Running out of materials or discovering a faulty toy design
- Gift Wrapping Section
- Roles: Gift wrappers, ribbon tiers, label writers
- Activities: Wrapping gifts, tying ribbons, writing labels, organizing wrapped gifts
- Potential Problem Scenario: Mislabeling a gift or running out of wrapping paper
- Sleigh Loading Section
- Roles: Sleigh loaders, gift checkers, sleigh decorators
- Activities: Loading gifts onto the sleigh, checking gift lists, decorating the sleigh
- Potential Problem Scenario: A gift is missing or the sleigh is not decorated
- Reindeer Care Section
- Roles: Reindeer feeders, trainers, groomers
- Activities: Feeding reindeer, training them for the flight, grooming their fur
- Potential Problem Scenario: A reindeer is unwell or refuses to train
- Santa’s Suit Preparation Section
- Roles: Suit makers, suit cleaners, accessory managers
- Activities: Sewing Santa’s suit, cleaning it, managing accessories like the belt, hat, and glasses
- Potential Problem Scenario: A tear in Santa’s suit or lost accessories
- Elf Training Section
- Roles: Elf trainers, new elves, training evaluators
- Activities: Training new elves, participating in training, evaluating training effectiveness
- Potential Problem Scenario: An elf struggles with training or training materials are lost
- Communication and Letters Section
- Roles: Letter readers, gift list makers, communication elves
- Activities: Reading letters from children, making gift lists, communicating between sections
- Potential Problem Scenario: A letter is lost or a gift is not listed
- Toy Making Section
2. “Christmas Charades”
Objective: Develop non-verbal communication and guessing skills.
Instructions:
- Prepare slips of paper with Christmas-related actions or characters (e.g., decorating a tree, Rudolph).
- Divide the children into two teams.
- One member from a team picks a slip and acts it out without speaking, while their team guesses.
- Set a time limit for guessing. If the team guesses correctly within the time, they earn a point.
- Alternate between teams and tally the points to declare a winner.
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Charades List for “Christmas Charades”
- Decorating the Christmas tree
- Wrapping a gift
- Baking Christmas cookies
- Singing Christmas carols
- Building a snowman
- Riding a sleigh
- Being Santa Claus
- Hanging stockings
- Lighting a Christmas candle
- Making a snow angel
- Cooking Christmas dinner
- Opening a gift
- Being a reindeer
- Sliding down the chimney
- Stringing Christmas lights
- Ice skating
- Being an elf
- Setting up a nativity scene
- Mailing a letter to Santa
- Creating a gingerbread house
Tips:
- Ensure actions/characters are age-appropriate and easy to act out.
3. “The Christmas Story Relay”
Objective: Enhance storytelling and memory skills.
Instructions:
- Begin a Christmas story with a sentence (e.g., “Once upon a time in the North Pole…”).
- The first child adds a sentence to continue the story.
- The next child repeats the previous sentences and adds their own.
- Continue the relay, making the story grow, ensuring each child gets a turn.
- If a child forgets a part, they are “out,” and the game continues until one player remains.
Tips:
- Keep the story lighthearted and encourage creative additions.
4. “Elf Express”
Objective: Boost physical activity and coordination.
Instructions:
- Set up a “delivery” course with obstacles using cones, chairs, or other safe items.
- Children take turns being an “elf” who must navigate through the course carrying a “gift” (a small box or bag).
- Time each child. The one who completes the course in the shortest time without dropping the gift wins.
Tips:
- Ensure the course is safe and age-appropriate.
- Cheer each child as they navigate through the course.
5. “Christmas Costume Parade”
Objective: Encourage creativity and self-expression.
Instructions:
- Provide materials like fabric, hats, and accessories for children to create their own Christmas costumes.
- Allow them time to create their outfits and prepare a short introduction of their character.
- Organize a parade where each child showcases their costume and introduces their character to everyone.
Tips:
- Ensure materials are safe and non-toxic.
- Celebrate each costume and character with applause and positive feedback.
