The Magic of Christmas
I remember Christmas as a trainee teacher working in a reception class. I thought to myself where is the fun, the enjoyment.. the magic?!
We were just in a conveyor belt of Christmas making activities! I wasn’t even sure that the children understood what they were making and why?!
We missed opportunities to discuss with the children the wonderful experiences they had at home of putting their tree up, family celebrations and going to visit Father Christmas in his grotto.
Christmas is such a busy time that it doesn’t always offer children the chance to slow down, observe, reflect and question. The freedom to look and listen and ask questions.
It can be a time when we forget all the high quality practice we usually do as we squeeze so much into one day. I urge you to try and slow things down a little this Christmas. Give time to igniting the senses, sharing favourite books with a hot chocolate and opportunities to just play!
Who’s with me?
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