Fun ideas for after school programs: Our Favorite Indoor Activities | After School Programs Blog

Our Favorite Indoor Activities | After School Programs Blog

In PM, we are very lucky to have access to several different zones around campus. The kids can choose to play outside on the central playground, they can go to the art room, they can go to study hall for a quiet place to read or do homework, or they can stay inside PM, also known as “the game room,” and play games or just relax.

The game room is a space we utilize greatly when it’s raining or just too cold outside. If you’re trying to think of something to do on a rainy winter day or just want some activities to do with your kids on a relaxing weekend, here’s our list of some fun indoor activities that we like to do in PM.

Go Noodle

When it’s rainy season and we don’t have the opportunity to go outside with the kids, we are always trying to find new ways to keep the kids active while staying indoors. One of our favorite solutions to this problem is using the website, Go Noodle.

Go Noodle is full of fun, educational videos that promote movement and mindfulness. Some of these videos involve learning dance routines, some include mindful stretching or yoga routines, some are aimed at exercise and fitness, some have funny and interactive camp songs or call-and-repeat games, and some are more educational but presented in a fun way.

The kids love Go Noodle and have so much fun with it, and it’s a great way to keep them moving when they can’t go outside to play.

Cooking

Cooking is an educational but fun way to teach your kids more about food and the preparation of food. Last year, we cooked different recipes with the kids every Friday, and the kids loved it! They got to learn more about cooking foods that they love, they got to become more comfortable with preparing food, and they got to enjoy whatever treat they made once the process was complete!

If you’re looking for some easy recipes to use to cook with your children, check out check out our blog post about making pancakes!

Art Projects

Art projects are a fun, creative activity to do indoors! They allow kids to explore the world and certain art supplies and materials with their imaginations. Kids can often come up with exciting projects on their own, but if you’d like some specific ideas, please check out our recent blog post about easy art projects you can do at home!

Another option is to provide your children with certain materials and just see what they can come up with. Some examples of easy art supplies to use would be clay, play-doh, foam shapes, fuse beads, popsicle sticks, cotton balls, pom poms, sequins, construction paper, tissue paper, paper plates, paper bags, etc.

Dance Battle

This was a first-time event in PM last year. One day in the spring, two of our students, who take hip-hop and dance lessons outside of school, started an impromptu dance battle at the beginning of our after-school day. One would perform some of their go-to dance moves then they would switch to the other person for their turn.

So many students gathered around and started watching that it became one of the main events of the day for us. A couple other students joined in later on as well. It was such a fun, unexpected activity that everyone got to enjoy. It didn’t matter what their dancing ability was, as some of the students that joined in later had less dancing experience but still enjoyed it. The audience was really entertained too watching how talented their classmates were and cheering them on.

If kids aren’t into the dance battle idea, another way to include dancing into your day would be freeze dance. Play some music, and occasionally pause the music. When the music stops, everyone has to freeze. If one person moves, they’re out until the next round.

This would be a great way to let out some energy on a rainy day. Some music and dancing can definitely make a rainy day seem a whole lot better.

Puppet Show

Many students come to school with their favorite “stuffies,” or stuffed animals, which they’re allowed to play with in PM if they’re able to share with everyone. Sometimes, kids play games with their stuffies or even do puppet shows. It was entertaining for us to see the different characters and plots that they’d come up with, and it was another great form of expression for them.

If you’re feeling extra ambitious, you can build different sets and props for the puppet shows or even invite some friends and their stuffies over to join the show.

Board Games/Card Games

We are lucky to have a very large supply of board games at our disposal in PM. Board games are a great way for the students to play a game in a more mellow, relaxed way than outside.

Some of the greatest hits in PM are Candyland, Monopoly, Mancala, Headbands, Sorry, Guess Who, Battleship, and many more.

Many of our students also love playing card games and doing card tricks. They love learning new tricks and sharing them with their friends. This is another great option for them to interact their friends in a more relaxed environment.

Construction/Building Projects

Legos and K’nex are also fun tools to use if your children want to do some type of building activity. There are truly endless possibilities with these materials. Kids can build different structures such as rocket ships, ferris wheels, or castles. This is a more time-consuming, yet rewarding building project.

We’ve also seen some students in PM build courses out of Jenga pieces or dominoes. This is yet another way for kids to use their imaginations to build obstacle courses, racetracks, or anything they can think of. They can build a course or a track around an entire room or the whole house!

Reading

This is mellow, calm activity when you need to bring the energy level down a little (maybe after a super exciting dance battle). Taking turns reading, acting out the parts, or using different, silly voices are all easy ways to make this an even more fun activity.

25 after-school activities and games for every type of kid

School may be out for the day, but the kids probably still have a lot of energy left to burn, making the hours between school and dinnertime challenging — unless you have a few fun ideas in your back pocket. After school, some children are raring to go and looking for high-energy activities, while others need something more calming that will help them unwind after a busy day.

While many kids will be happy to zone out on a screen, that doesn’t allow for physical or mental exercise. Public school teacher and blogger Chelly Wood believes that “it’s important for kids to get at least one hour of playtime after school, regardless of age. That’s ‘real’ playtime, not computer play, video game time or TV time.”

Whether kids are looking to explore their creative side or expend some energy with a more physical game, after-school activities can be the perfect way to end the afternoon. And, yes, you just might want to join in on the fun, too!

Here are 25 fun and unique after-school activities for kids.

Art-based activities

If you have a budding Picasso on your hands, these activities will keep them entertained and stimulate their creative side at the same time.

1. Paint objects from nature

Image via Manda Panda Projects

Have kids go outside and gather different objects to paint and create with. The more often they do this, the more creative they will get with their choices, as they learn how different objects create different effects.

Who is it good for? This painted pine cone flower activity from Manda Panda Projects is great for preschool- to middle school-aged kids.

2. Use shaving cream to create a marbled masterpiece

Image via Meaningful Mama

Kids can create beautiful works of art just by mixing some food coloring into shaving cream. Using a toothpick and paintbrushes, have them swirl the shaving cream until they create a pattern they love.

Who is it good for? This DIY art project from Meaningful Mama will be a winner with little ones, who will love the tactile fun of it, and older kids, who will take pride in their beautiful creations.

3. Make and get your hands in some rainbow foam

Image via Fun at Home With Kids

All you need is a little soap, water, a mixer and some food coloring to create this tactile activity from Fun at Home With Kids. Change it up by picking up some unusual food coloring hues at a local craft store.

Who is it good for? This rainbow soap foam activity is tons of fun for the preschool to elementary school set, but you should keep an eye on younger children who might accidentally get soap in their eyes.

4. Make sensory containers

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Relaxation jars, calm-down jars, sensory containers — call them what you want, but these creations are as useful as they are lovely. Easy and fun to put together, sensory containers are a unique way to teach children how to self-regulate their emotions by looking at their jar when they feel overwhelmed.

Who is it good for? Depending on how elaborate you want to get, sensory activities can work from ages preschool on up. In fact, you may even want one for yourself!

5. Try the 3 Marker Challenge

Most kids are familiar with the many art challenges found on YouTube, and this one has taken off with kids of all ages. You’ll just need some markers and a few coloring sheets. Have kids close their eyes and then choose three markers at random from a pile. No matter which ones they picked, they now have to color one of the sheets in completely. Children will have fun doing it on their own, but it’s more fun as a competition with a sibling, friend or you.

Who is it good for? The 3 Marker Challenge is great for elementary- to high school-aged kids.

Writing and theater activities

These activities will thrill any kid who loves to entertain others and express themselves through the arts.

6. Dress up and put on a short play

Give kids a theme, such as a summertime picnic or a winter kingdom, and ask them to put together a short play to present to you later. It should have a beginning, a middle and an ending, but the rest is up to them. Encourage them to get into it by using whatever they can find to dress up as characters.

Who is it good for? This imaginative activity is best for elementary school-aged kids, who are already able to dress themselves and work together to come up with a basic story structure.

7. Create your own movie

Yes, older kids can create their own movie! Kids are more adept at using phones and tablets than most adults, and free editing software is the perfect way to put together their own short movies. Depending on the software, they can create a movie using pictures, their own footage or cartoons. Try the Magisto Magical video making app or iMovie.

Who is it good for? Movie-making is great for older children, ages 10 and up, who are proficient with tablets, computers or phones.

8. Tell me a story

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Put together a collection of storytelling prompts in a jar and have kids choose one to work with in creating their story. Encourage them to use as much detail as possible and maybe even create a picture to go along with it as the story’s cover.

Who is it good for? This storytelling activity from Kitchen Counter Chronicles works for younger and school-aged children. While the older children may enjoy writing out their tales and eventually creating a book of their own short stories, younger children can simply tell you the story aloud.

9. Make a rainbow poem

Image via Small World at Home

This activity uses the colors of a rainbow to help teach kids how to create a poem. Have kids choose the colors of their rainbow, and then come up with descriptions of each color. After all the descriptions are completed, they can line them up in a rainbow to create their own poem.

Who is it good for? This colorful activity from Small World at Home is ideal for elementary-aged children, but it can work for younger children with a parent or caregiver’s help.

10. Make your own puppets and put on a show

Image via I Heart Crafty Things

Help children put together simple puppets using paper bags, and then encourage them to come up with their own puppet show for you to watch.

Who is it good for? Best for elementary school-aged children, this puppet activity from I Heart Crafty Things would also work with some older siblings who can help them out.

Cooking and food activities

These are sure to be a hit with the kid who loves to bake, cook or just get messy with food.

11. Make ice cream in a bag

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Have kids make their own ice cream in a bag in only five minutes. Using ice cubes, half and half, sugar and the flavorings of their choice, this one is as delicious as it is fun. The best part? Eating their ice cream straight out of the bag!

Who is it good for? This foodie activity from More Momma requires some supervision in the beginning for younger children, but it’s a winner with any kid of any age who likes ice cream. (That includes you!)

12. Make bread in a bag

Continuing with the bag theme, this activity is a good one for the colder months when you’re stuck inside. Kids can make their own mini-loaf of bread by tossing the ingredients into a plastic bag and kneading it before baking. It’s yummy fun that is also a great tactile activity for kids.

Who is it good for? Bread-making is a good activity for toddlers up through high school-aged kids, but all younger children should be working with a parent on this one.

13. Bake something together

Children love baking with grownups, and they certainly love eating the final product. If you have the time to spend, come up with a treat the kids can help you bake for everyone. Cookies can be an easy and interactive baking project.

Who is it good for? Children of all ages love baking with an adult, and older kids may be able to take on the bulk of the work themselves.

14. Create snack art

When it’s snack time, put out some ingredients that the kids can use to make their own art creation. Using tortillas, toast or whole-grain crackers as a base, kids can use fruits, vegetables, cheese and more to create funny faces.

Who is it good for? This activity is best for younger children, toddlers through elementary school.

15. Make rainbow toast

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Let kids play with their food to express their artistic sides by painting their own toast. All you need for this activity is bread, sweetened condensed milk and food coloring.

Who is it good for? Rainbow toast is a sweet activity for kids of all ages, though younger children should be supervised by an adult.

Science and STEM activities

Let kiddos explore their analytical side with these unique and brain-building activities.

16. Try the cabbage color experiment

Image via Paging Fun Mums

Perfect for the little scientist, this activity is a fun way for kids to learn about how plants absorb water. All you need is some cabbage leaves, water, food coloring and a few jars.

Who is it good for? The cabbage color experiment from Paging Fun Mums is ideal for elementary-aged children who are likely also beginning to learn about plants in school.

17. Make cloud dough

Using only three ingredients, creating cloud dough is a sensory activity that kids will absolutely love. Change up the colors or use glitter to make this activity one you can return to over and over.

Who is it good for? Kids up through middle school will love to create cloud dough, but it’s especially fun for toddlers, preschool and elementary school kids.

18. Create a toothpick tower earthquake

Image via Teachers Are Terrific/Instagram

This minimal-ingredient activity encourages problem-solving, as children try to keep their structures from collapsing. When the structures fail to hold, the real learning begins.

Who is it good for? This building activity from Teachers Are Terrific would likely be too frustrating for very young children so it is best suited for kids in elementary or middle school.

19. Make sequin slime

Image via I Can Teach My Child

Is there a child alive who does not love making slime? There are a million slime recipes to be found on the internet, ranging from the super simple to the somewhat complicated, but creating slime is fun and educational for kids, as they learn the basics of chemistry while combining ingredients to create a new substance.

Who is it good for? This slime-making activity from I Can Teach My Child is good for preschoolers (with supervision) on up.

20. Create lemon volcanoes

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This activity is full of frothy fun, and it smells good, too! Children will learn how the chemical reaction created by mixing citric acid and baking soda results in a bubbly volcano that they create on their own.

Who is it good for? This science experiment from Babble Dabble Do is a ton of fun for elementary aged-kids, but early middle school-aged kids would love it, too.

Physical games and activities

When children needs to burn off some steam after school, these high-energy activities will do the trick.

21. Play the Movement Chain game

You’ll need at least two players for this game. The first person begins by performing a movement (jumping in place, doing a TikTok dance move or anything else they come up with). The next person has to perform that movement and add on one of their own, forming the movement chain. The next person must do the two original movements and add on one of their own. You continue this until the movement chain is broken (someone forgets a move) and that person is out. The last person standing wins!

Who is it good for? This energetic activity is best for elementary- through middle school-aged children.

22. Go on a Lego hunt

You’ll need four pieces of paper and an assortment of Lego blocks that match in color for this activity. Start by laying out the four pieces of paper and hiding the Lego blocks somewhere in the home. Kids must then go find the Lego pieces and place them on the matching colored paper until all of the pieces have been found. Keep track of how long it takes them and then challenge them to beat their score.

Who is it good for? Going on a Lego hunt is a great energy-burning activity for preschool- to elementary school-aged children.

23. Have a dance party

What better way to get rid of excess energy than by having a dance party? Simply turn on some music for the kids and let them dance it out. Have them show off their new moves or switch it up by playing a game where everyone must freeze when the music stops. Bonus points if you join in, as well!

Who is it good for? Dancing is a solid activity for kids of all ages.

24. Go on a scavenger hunt

Kids have been going on scavenger hunts forever, and with good reason — they’re fun! Give kids a list of objects that they must find to complete the hunt, and let them know which areas are OK to search in. To kick it up a notch, use a pirate map to create an outdoor scavenger hunt where they can search for their own treasure.

Who is it good for? Scavenger hunts are a ton of fun for kids of all ages. Simply adjust the objects and hunting areas based on what they can handle. High school-aged kids can also create their own hunts for younger siblings.

25. Create an obstacle course

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Another oldie but goody, obstacle courses are challenges that kids love conquering. You can make this as simple or as complicated as you like, and some kids even enjoy creating their own. Use pillows, baskets and furniture for an indoor course, or go all-out and put together an American Ninja Warrior-style course for the kids outside.

Who is it good for? Kids of all ages love running through an obstacle course, but you should adjust the course to be age-appropriate.

15 afterschool program ideas for all ages and abilities

An after school program can only be as strong as its programming. After all, the activities are what will leave smiles on kids’ faces and keep them coming back for more fun. Choosing your lane is a crucial step in growing your business. Here are some of Sawyer’s top tips for developing your own after school programming and curriculum. Looking for support on how to start an after school program? Check out our guide.

3 principles of developing a curriculum

Before you launch your after school business into action, there are a few key questions that you need to ask yourself when it comes to your curriculum. How will you schedule your programming? How flexible will your classes and sessions be? Do you plan on offering a variety of activities? 

1. Listen to student input

Student input comes in several forms. Informal input can happen during activities from the genuine, positive reactions that you will pick up on from your students. Try to track and assess what works well. In addition, try to create space for your students to make their own choices when it comes to activities; this can be tricky with younger students, but will help them feel a sense of ownership and empowerment.

2. Always plan according to time constraints

This will take some practice, but students always prefer feeling a sense of closure at the end of an activity. If you only have an hour block to fill, make sure that you and your students can set up, complete, and clean up the chosen activity within the given time block. Always leave a little wiggle room to make drop off and pick up times easier for parents.

3. Look to expand your activity repertoire

We all know that it can be easy to settle into a routine. For lots of kids, after school programs might be the only scheduled time in their days where they can try new activities. Allow for flexibility within the structure that you have set up and always be on the lookout for fun, new projects. Alleviate any boredom and make your job that much more interesting and dynamic. 

Looking for more guidance on how to write a curriculum? Check out our full article.

What are the most popular after school activities?

Whether you are just starting out, or looking to add some variety to your after school curriculum, here are some wonderful options for activities that kids will love.

Arts and crafts

1. Homemade kites

Gather some fabric, string, popsicle sticks, or whatever you have around. A great way to teach kids how to sew if you’re up for the challenge!

2. Sidewalk chalk art

Find a piece of sidewalk and a bucket of chalk. One of the best outdoor arts and crafts projects that’s always a hit!

3. Snow globes

All it takes is some glue, water, jars (baby food jars work great!) and some creativity; add in homemade figurines or other creative flourishes to let kids design their own wintry scene.

4. Create a story

Challenge students to write and illustrate their own stories! Encourage kids to share their work and give positive feedback to one another.

Learn how Sawyer helps art educators run their businesses!

Outdoor fun

5. Obstacle courses

Another way to encourage creativity—not to mention exercise. Simply use whatever is at your disposal to build a course and pull out a stopwatch and challenge students to beat their best times.

6. Build a bird feeder

These can be as simple as pinecones with bird seed sprinkled in. Plant them in a tree and see which birds flock to your homemade feeders.

7. Nature exploration

See how many kinds of plants and animals your students can find. Have pairs of students keep logs and compare results at the end.

Learn how Sawyer helps nature educators run their businesses!

Community service

8. Random acts of kindness

Have your group decide what exactly this looks like. Whether you clean up a yard or park or leave nice notes around town, find a way to brighten people’s days.

9. Organize donations and visit a food bank

Have everyone bring in a donation and teach them about food insecurity. This can be a real eye-opening and meaningful experience for kids.

Game time

10. Backyard bowling

Set up bottles, cans, or whatever you have lying around. Kids can experiment with the distance and types of targets in a backyard rendition of one of their favorites. 

11. Who am I?

Combine acting with a fun guessing game. Similar to charades, have students begin by acting out a character—the guessers can ask questions for hints. Tons of fun!

12. Pictionary

A hilarious, classic game that gets everyone involved. Students can come up with silly words to draw and see if their teammates can guess.

Writing and theater

13. Write a letter

Teach them the (sadly dying) art of letter writing. Have the student pick a friend or family member that they have not seen in a while and craft colorful and creative letters.

14. Choose a theme

Maybe it’s pirates, maybe it’s a safari. Choose a theme for the day and have everyone act accordingly. Try it out for a whole session or even for specific times, like cleanup. 

15. Puppet show

Kids will love creating their own characters. Sock puppets are often the easiest way to start—you’ll be amazed at what they can create.

Learn how Sawyer helps theater educators grow their businesses!

Sawyer is here to help!

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After-School Program Curriculum Ideas Ages 5-18

After school programs give students the chance to explore their interests, try something new, and build relationships with peers and adult mentors in a pressure-free environment. This list of after-school program curriculum ideas gives students from K-12 a chance to discover art, coding, game design, bird watching, graphic design, and more. Pick a curriculum or two, check out some tips for creating a successful after-school program, and you’re ready to launch!

Discover after-school program curriculum ideas

Here are some fun after-school program examples and ideas for kids in elementary school, middle school, and high school.

Curriculum for elementary school

These activities are great for engaging elementary school students in grades K-5. Whether your students are interested in art, coding, games, or storytelling, they will explore and learn something new – and have fun doing it!

1. Beginner Coding

Learn core coding concepts in the most popular platforms for kids and set a strong foundation. Students can enjoy learning to code using beginner-friendly, drag-and-drop programming with Scratch with an experienced live teacher. Learn how to make games and animations, and use core coding concepts like sequence, loops, and conditional statements. And then move on to Minecraft Modding Quest to create their own games and characters in a game they love.

Start free: Try out the interactive session Free Intro to Scratch Coding to see if entry level coding classes are a good fit for your student.

2. Digital Art

If your student likes to draw, design, and tell stories then an art-focused learning path could work for them. Learn to create animations in Scratch first, and then try out a new art activity each week with the Budding Artist class including mediums such as stop-motion animation, comics, emoji design, and more.

Start free: Try out the interactive session Free Intro to Scratch Coding to get started with creating animations right away.

3. Art Tango

If your student just loves to make art, Art Tango has lots of ideas for grades K-5. Each lesson lists simple instructions, materials, and examples of student artwork. There are 30 lessons for each grade level and each project builds on the last as a whole curriculum.

Start free: Lessons for grades K-5 are all free and listed in order on the Art Tango website.

Curriculum for middle school

Students in grades 5-8 will enjoy these activities that allow for deeper explorations of a topic. These online opportunities will be lots of fun for middle schoolers who are interested in learning to code, designing games, graphic design, or video production.

1. Girls Who Code Club

Girls can join a “sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world” as they learn computer science, web development, Python, Scratch, and more. The Girls Who Code Club curriculum and facilitator guide is free to use for school districts, libraries, and other after-school programs. Apply here.

Start free: Girls Who Code at Home offers plenty of free downloadable lessons as well.

2. Game Creators

If your student is a gamer and wants to build their own games, this learning path would be perfect to explore after school. Create and modify games in Scratch, Minecraft, Roblox, and more to get a foundation in coding and game design.

Start free: Try out a session of Intermediate Minecraft Modding and build your first mod with a live teacher for free.

3. Art Minded

For your art-minded middle schooler who likes to tell stories, design, and make art try out the Art Minded learning pathway. Design games and animations with Scratch coding, apply color theory to design we see everyday, then learn graphic design and video editing with Canva.

Start free: Start out designing games and animations right away with a free live interactive session Accelerated Scratch.

Curriculum for high school

High school students in particular are ready to apply their learning to real-world problems. With these computer science opportunities they can design games for social change, apply data science to their own data set, or develop a website.

1. Cloud Computing

In this learning path, students can learn the essentials of cloud computing used by every large online company using professional software engineering tools. Web development, app development, cloud computing, and Python for AI are all included in this curriculum track.

Start free: Try out a Free Intro to Python Programming session with a live teacher to get started.

2. Engineer for the Week

Meta (Facebook) has created a free curriculum available to any facilitator working with youth at a school or nonprofit organization – especially those students typically underrepresented in STEM fields. Students ages 11-18 learn to code and design their own social impact solution to a problem they care about.

Start free: To learn more about signing up to be a facilitator and get your group of students started coding email us at [email protected]. Or students can join free online classes that cover the curriculum, offered by Meta and Create & Learn.

3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science

Students cover computational biology, data science, and machine learning in this advanced pathway. In addition to learning the basics of Python, students learn how the future of medicine is being transformed by Nanobots and how to apply machine learning to create their own Python apps.

Start free: Try out a Free Intro to Python Programming session with a live teacher to get started.

What makes a successful after-school program?

After-school programs provide an opportunity for student enrichment, mentorship, and even refuge. Here are five tips for providing a consistent, fun, and supportive environment for kids.

1. Provide Student Choice: During the school day, students don’t always have a say in which classes they will take. Survey students about their interests or let them choose from a variety of topics to maximize their engagement in the program.
2. Build Relationships: Student relationships with instructors and facilitators are the foundation of a successful program, whether it is online or in-person. Take a mentorship approach when working with students – the social-emotional learning can take center stage when you don’t have to worry about teaching to a test.
3. Set Clear Expectations: Communicate early and often to parents, students, and instructors. Set a clear schedule and sign up procedures, emergency procedures, and chain of contact for parents. Discuss behavior expectations with students and parents on the first day (and even before!).
4. Keep It Consistent: Think about the flow of each day and create consistent routines and procedures for students and staff. What do they do when they arrive? What clean up do students need to help with before they leave? Make the program last as much of the year as makes sense for your situation. Research has shown that a longer sustained program has better outcomes for students.
5. Support Your Staff: Take the time to train your staff on the behaviors they should model and how to give lots of positive feedback and praise to students. Provide time and support for developing staff knowledge further in both content and facilitation of their programs.

What are some fun after-school activities to do with students?

Here are some free bonus curriculum resources for students K-12 to explore art, computer science, and the natural world.

1. Art for Kids Hub

The Art for Kids Hub YouTube channel is free and packed with tons of step-by-step drawing lessons that students ages 5 and up love. The videos feature a kid drawing alongside an adult so lessons are accessible for both young and older students. The Art for Kids Hub Membership features ad-free videos in more categories and lesson plans to go with each project.

2. Bird Explorers

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has plenty of resources for grades K-12 exploring birds, ecology, and scientific investigation. Many resources are free and all are organized by grade bands. Try out the Beast Box to make beats while learning about animal habitats or download the BirdSleuth Explorer’s Guidebook to take on a nature walk with students and identify the birds in your neighborhood.

3. Google CS First

Google has created a library of 1-hour coding lessons and longer units that connect to many other subject areas such as ELA, social studies, and science. Each lesson includes videos and hands-on activities using Scratch coding. With a connection to Google Classroom you can easily track student progress throughout the units.

Plus, explore ideas for indoor activities, coding activities, and after-school activities for kids to do by themselves.

Try after-school program curriculum ideas

Students online and in-person gain a lot from choosing their own path for learning and trying something new with adult mentors. Hopefully some of these resources have provided inspiration for your next after-school program.

Written by Annie Schmitt, a Computer Science Teacher and Teaching Artist from Pennsylvania. She loves using art, technology, and science together to create exploratory hands-on learning experiences for students in grade K-12. As a Teaching Artist, she travels to schools and organizations in her state to teach children stop-motion animation, game design, and visual outdoor art. Annie has taught thousands of students from states all over the U.S. and countries around the world.

After School Program Lesson Plans & Curriculum

Drexel University School of Education

An after school program isn’t just advantageous for children; for some, they’re crucial. They improve homework completion, encourage good behavior in the classroom, and provide a productive outlet during after school hours when kids are most likely to engage in, or be victim to, a juvenile crime.

At the elementary and middle school levels, students who take part in after school programs can help them improve test scores. At-risk students can also see their reading scores improve by taking part in high-quality programs. Here are a few ideas to build an after school program curriculum that can help keep students engaged with learning both in and out of the classroom.

How to Start a Successful After School Program

Organization is key when trying to determine how to run a successful after school program.

The first step is to consider the curriculum itself. Most after school programs take a holistic approach to a child’s well-being, evaluating how it can make a child more socially engaged, physically and emotionally cared for, and more committed to academics. Your program focus, like an arts program or focus on math homework completion, should complement those fundamental needs. This will dictate the staffing needs of your overall curriculum. You’ll also want to survey the needs of your students and community.

Once you’ve considered what type of after school program is most beneficial, it’s time to consider a funding plan and map out an operating budget. Meet with parents, teachers, and administrators to propose what your program will look like and cost, as well as what specific resources you may need. These needs may include tangible resources (such as a room) and human resources (which can include existing staff within your school or district, volunteers, or other paid personnel from outside your school).

Also recommended is that you secure additional sources of funding; that’s often where 21st Century Community Learning Centers, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, can be of help. Sponsorship from community businesses and organizations can also help.

Licensing needs for how to start an after school program will vary by state and the nature of the school, but public schools are generally not subject to licensing requirements.

Creating an After School Program: Lesson Plans & Curriculum

The activities make the program. Students should be united under a common goal with their activity, given a chance to share resources, and have an equal opportunity to participate and excel. If you offer trivia, for example, make sure there are questions anyone could raise their hand to answer.

Here are a handful of suggestions:

• The arts. For a creative, communal, and cost-effective activity that’s suitable for elementary or middle school age kids, set up a crafting table using blank-canvas objects from nature, like a pine cone or wood block. Set out paint brushes, scissors, felt, glitter, and glue, and let students work at their own pace. Encourage them to all examine what each of their classmates have made, all using the same resources—placing emphasis on individuality and the difference in process.
• Literacy. A writing and literacy activity might involve partnering with a Pen Pal service to match older elementary students or middle school students, with kids around the world who are their age. Students learn how to format a letter and correspond with sociability and cultural perspective in mind. Be sure to read the letters before sending them out to insure no personal information has been divulged.
• Science. For a STEAM-specific activity, try science experiments that require fewer materials and demonstrate a lot using very little. Kids tend to be exhausted by the time after school activities are scheduled and are unlikely to engage heavily with involved experiments. Try collecting straws, eye droppers, and wax paper to have kids individually blow into the water and watch the droplets move and break apart, demonstrating surface tension. As a middle school or high school program idea for experiments, try science experiments with a theme—like renewable energy—that will culminate in a larger project and spark interest in a career pathway.

After School Program Curriculum Examples

How an after school program is structured can often depend on the age groups and educational levels of students involved. To see the distinction, here are some abstract samples of after school program curriculum examples:

• Elementary students may require some time to expend some energy accumulated during the day, making a free play and any kind of physical activity exercise a welcome part of the activity. From there, find a focused activity, such as: silent reading time, brainteasers, or a science experiment. They will also require a snack.
• An after school program curriculum template for middle school and high school students would be to have a similar structure, but sure to build in time for feedback and reflection after an activity. For activities, consider: more involved, thematic ways to engage—like teaching interdisciplinary elements of STEAM by rotating out arts, science, and math activities with a common mission; finding a sport like soccer or physical activity like running that allows them to stretch their growing bodies; operating a student newspaper; and community service activities that help to build leadership skills.

How After School Programs Benefit Students

In the big picture, after school programs offer many benefits to students from all walks of life and areas of interest. They provide them with an alternative to learning just what’s in school textbooks and having an avenue to exercise their own creativity and push their limits. Here are just a few groups of students who benefit from after school programs.

At Risk Youth

After school programs for at risk youth go a long way toward building confidence among students in low-income communities. The social dynamics of a high-quality program can help to further boost attendance rates in school, math scores, and keep them from risky after school behaviors.

Middle Schoolers

After school programs greatly impact the social lives of middle school children. They also improve homework completion rates and boost interest in science. It’s also a safe, supervised environment for an age group in which nearly 4 million kids are unmonitored after school hours. It’s a formative transitional tool for giving kids in this age group independence while offering basic supportive structures from elementary school they may still desire. And, it builds a bridge toward developing adult role models.

Children Who Need Extra Educational Assistance

How after school programs benefit studies with extra educational needs—those trying but still falling behind on math and reading—is all in the numbers: Forty percent of students who attended 21st Century Community Learning Center-supported programs improved their reading and math grades after attending after school programs regularly.

Students With Working Parents

Kids who have working parents are given more structure with an after school program. It gives them an environment to make healthier dietary choices, keeps them safe, and, for parents, allows them to miss less time at work for their child’s after school needs.

Learn more by contacting Drexel University’s School of Education and request more information about degree programs and teaching career opportunities.

After School Activities Ideas for Kids, Fun After School Programs and Games for Children

There’s no better way for a child to build up essential skills than through entertaining and fun after-school activities that incorporate learning

There’s no better way for a child to build up essential skills than through entertaining and fun after-school activities that incorporate learning. Depending on where you live, you can find after-school activities such as martial arts, dance, music, games, cooking, and so on.

Nowadays, in almost every city or town, there is a wide range of after-school activities for kids. Here are a few ideas from which you can choose one according to your child’s interest.

After-school activities for kids

1. Games and sports

Sports is the perfect choice if your child is a bit of a live wire, and has a competitive streak. While getting a good workout, your child will also:

• Learn about teamwork
• Develop fine and gross motor skills
• Establish a healthy attitude towards exercise

After-school activities to consider

2. Art and craft activities

Got a kid who is always drawing on the walls or cutting up your important documents to make something? Art classes can be a very good way to channel his creativity. While expressing himself, he’ll also:

• Become more imaginative
• Focus better
• Learn about color and composition

Try to look for the following after-school classes for your child

3. Drama programs

If you have a child who likes to express herself with song, dance, or poetry, then look for after-school performing arts classes. If she takes up a performing arts activity, you’ll notice she:

• Expresses emotions better and is more empathetic
• Develops positive practice habits
• Works better as a part of a group
• Confidently address an audience

Classes you could possibly explore

4. Learning Activities for STEM kids

If your child knows more about your smartphone than you do, or when she explains the latest technological development with ease, then it’s worth finding after-school classes or groups that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities. Whether it’s a coding class or a computer club, it’s not only fun but a good way to make your child future-ready.

Besides after-school activities, there are also educational toys that will encourage a love for STEM in younger children.

Clubs that encourage STEM can help your child

Your young Einstein might enjoy:

• Coding classes
• Computer classes
• Robotics

5. Programs

Along with good education, the activities children do outside of school also play a major role in moulding them into well-rounded individuals.

Here are a few after-school programs, participating in which can be beneficial for your child

6. Club activities ideas

Clubs are not only a place to meet and socialize but also where learning happens in an informal and relaxed manner. For example, becoming a member of a:

• Phonics and reading clubs can encourage the habit of reading, which is a must to expand your child’s knowledge base. And, learning phonics would also increase your child’s ability to understand and speak a language in a better manner.
• Eco clubs can help your child learn what is affecting the environment and help in protecting nature.
• Photography clubs can bring out the artistic side in your child.
• Science clubs can help your child understand why and how of things happening around him.

How to pick after-school activities for kids

1. Look at your child’s interests

Make a list of the after-school programs available near your house. Then, find out from your child what he or she is interested in. If you pick an activity that your child is interested in, he’s more likely to stick to it, and of course, more likely to enjoy it.

2. Don’t overlook unique or seemingly mismatched activities

It’s important to not overlook unique hobbies and seemingly mismatched activities, for example, a shy child might enjoy (and benefit from) drama classes while a fidgety kid with an energy overload might appreciate the focus and discipline of an activity like a martial art.

3. Don’t push your child unnecessarily

It’s important to not push your child to do anything she doesn’t want to do. If you always wanted to ride a horse as a child, it doesn’t mean your child wants to do the same. And, don’t make the mistake of filling up your child’s calendar. It can become overwhelming and end up with her not wanting to do anything.

4. Visit your local activity centers

If you have the time, try to visit the selected center with your child while a class is in session. Your child will get an idea of the class and make up his mind to participate or not. Most places offer free trials.

What to look for in after-school activities

There are a few things to look for when it comes to after-school programs and activity centers. Obviously, it depends on the activity, but we recommend also checking the following:

• The teacher-child ratio should be 1:12. If the children are younger, then 1:10 is a good ratio
• Space should be safe and age-appropriate. This is especially important for children who are in kindergarten. Is there enough equipment and is it well organized? Are the children supervised and are they safe from sexual abuse?
• Check if the staff are qualified to teach what they’re teaching and don’t be shy to ask for references
• Are there any additional or “hidden” costs? You do not want to keep shelling out money and burn a hole in your pocket

After-school activities for children entertain, educate, and keep them out of trouble. What more can worried parents of bored children ask for?

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Discussion of the option of holding graduation begins in the first days of September, but, as a rule, everyone reaches the finish line only by the beginning of April.

In some classes, everything is very modest and symbolic, others celebrate for several days, step by step going through all the variants of official and entertainment programs.

I don’t insist on any one “correct” format, and it’s not always about money. There are graduate programs that run on the initiative of a talented and active teacher, or on the inspiration and self-sacrifice of a group of parents. There are no big expenses (except temporary ones), and the event turns out to be truly grandiose.

Let me remind you of several options for holding a graduation ceremony at an elementary school, from a banal tea party to a festival. By the way, there can be successful combinations of amateur and professional programs.

Contents

1. Graduation in the classroom, loft, cafe: program ideas with examples
2. Graduation in the format of an official event with concert numbers
3. Theatrical performance with child actors
4. Team intellectual and entertaining games at graduation in the 4th grade
5. Quest
6. Show “Voice”, Talent Show, School is looking for talents, Battle of the choirs, karaoke concert with training
7. Dance battle “Three generations”, “Dancing with the stars » or disco with games
8. Spring masquerade / photo party
9. 0076
10. One-day trip with tents
11. 3. Ready-made programs for graduates on equipped sites
12. Comfortable banquet halls for children and adults, host, DJ
13. Spaces for team quests
14. Laser tags, paintball, theater attractions
15. interactive museum, estate
16. At the height
17. Large city events for graduates
18. Graduation ceremony on a small boat
19. Equipped playgrounds for team games “Fort Boyard”, “Gold Rush”
20. Our services

Graduation in the classroom, loft, cafe: program ideas with examples

The weather in May is not always stable, so many classes immediately choose indoor areas. You can spend a holiday in the classroom if the room is large enough, and it is planned to celebrate without parents. The furniture is moved apart and partially taken out, in this case we choose “sedentary” programs.

It is better to pay attention to the lofts, which are now quite a lot in all cities of Russia. These are free creative spaces for events. Often they consist of several rooms, equipped with sliding furniture, dishes and banquet textiles. In the loft it is already easier to organize an active program followed by a banquet. Food in lofts is ordered with delivery from trusted suppliers.

In a café, it is easier to organize food and service, but the area for active games (dance floor) is quite modest. Naturally, you need to choose a place where there will be no unnecessary visitors. Often they offer zoning of the festive zone, and this is far from always comfortable for children and parents, because in this case, strangers will come for the neighbors. The company may be even more noisy.

In all these rooms you can organize:

Tea parties with video surprises, competitions, skits, comic awards, etc.

This holiday is held in a banquet format. This means that all children and parents sit at beautiful tables with treats so that they can see the impromptu stage and screen.

Only those who know the children from the first grade can prepare a spiritual holiday in this case. Teacher. The invited organizer will not be able to effectively “weave” funny incidents during lessons and excursions into the script, find an unusual nomination for the award for each student, come up with memorable video themes, and select active parents for dance, music and artistic congratulations.

I sketched a rough plan for such an event. Of course, you will make your holiday differently, but something will definitely come in handy (the total time is no more than two hours, so be sure to set aside 2-5 minutes for each item in advance, maximum 10):

• Energetic music with applause, seating of children and parents at tables
• Teacher’s introduction
• Photo collection or video clip “This is how we came to school” (collect all files with presentations and mini-clips in one folder in advance)
• Two or three memories of parents and children about September 1 in the first grade. Who was thinking about what, what the teacher seemed like, what they were afraid of, what it actually turned out to be, etc. Speeches must be written and learned in advance so that it is short and fun.
• Exhibition of the first notebooks of several children and their handwriting in the 4th grade (by the way, almost everyone in the 1st grade is better)
• Songs-alterations, poems about the first steps at school
• A selection of funny New Year’s photos (children in costumes, with gifts from grades 1 to 4) to New Year’s music. By the way, it was very funny when, at the end of this clip, Santa Claus appeared in the doorway in a suit. Yes, at the end of May with congratulations and “magic sweets”.
• Characters in carnival costumes (for example, fairy-tale characters such as Puss in Boots, Malvina, Alyonushka and Ivanushka) can be congratulated on finishing elementary school. This is a chance for the most artistic children to perform and amuse everyone.
• If there is space, the characters raise everyone into a dancing snake (this is a chain when parents and children hold each other by the waist, repeating the trajectory of the first dancer). Let the children pick up the music, each release has its own hits.
• Comic nominations for awards. There is no need to reward everyone, it will take too long. Well, or some very charismatic children separately. Masha Kirova is the winner of the “Eternal Rescuer” nomination (she always has snacks in her backpack). Igor Mylnikov is the winner of the “First in the canteen” nomination. In this spirit, it is possible to award 3-5 children at the same time – winners in the nominations “Forgetters of things in the class”, “Singers of the fourth anniversary”, “Elusive cheaters”, etc.
• Photo set “Our excursions”
• A few memories of where we managed to visit in 4 years and funny cases at extracurricular activities (2-3 people, total time – 5 minutes)
• Team interactive game (we divide the class into 4 teams, for example): “Sights of Russia”. There is the name of a natural or man-made object, and you need to remember where it is located. You need to prepare for such a game, remember 30-40 names with children. Our contribution to the development of domestic tourism! ))
• Dance number (national dance of your region with your parents or just a pre-prepared flash mob for cutting from musical hits)
• Congratulations from subject teachers (music, physical education, English, etc.) can be in the form of video greetings if you have already presented them with bouquets at an official event.
• Scenes “Funny incidents in the classroom” (this can be taken even from the old, old “Radio Nanny”, everything is surprisingly relevant there)
• Number from parents. It’s hard to guess here, since active parents who are ready to invent, rehearse and surprise their children are a unique gift from heaven. I absolutely love watching videos like this because I understand how friendly the parent committee was and how comfortable the teacher was with energetic parents.
• A comic lottery with small gifts and wishes-predictions (pens, magnetic bookmarks, stickers, sweets, combs, etc.).
• Final song (I love Krutoy’s song “Draw this world”). We made it so that at the very end the children gave their drawings to their parents (you need to prepare beautiful framed watercolors in advance). For example, you can make a picturesque sky, against which the most important words for each child are written (you can name).
• Small fireworks with golden confetti, group photo
• Maybe you can also take ideas from my script “Crazy Tea Party”

Graduation in the format of an official event with concert numbers

Such a graduation is sometimes done for the entire parallel at the same time in the assembly hall. I have already described something similar. Here are my Bluebird Graduation Ideas. Paste your numbers in there, it will be spectacular.

Theatrical performance with child actors

This is very difficult to prepare, I warn you right away. It is necessary to think over the performance or individual scenes in which each child participates, find costumes, rehearse all the exits, establish high-quality sound and stage lighting. And then pray that the main characters do not get sick.

I had a collection of graduation ideas that a teacher could prepare: Around the World in 80 Minutes. Something can be taken from the script “Festival of Fairy Tales”.

A real play (we’ve done this a couple of times) can be directed by a professional director. It will take at least 10 rehearsals and a fairly large financial investment.

Team intellectual and entertaining games at graduation in the 4th grade

The parents of one of the classes insisted on this format several years ago. We host a lot of games for corporate events, and we were asked to adapt quizzes and team game “What? Where? When? for elementary school graduation.

Exciting, fun and unusual. We can prepare questions for the parent teams separately (for example, they will play one round of a quiz of 5 questions). Not one table is playing, but 5-7-10 teams at once. Our mechanics are perfectly honed, everything goes without delay and pauses.

We work in Moscow, but I have no doubt that in every city in Russia there are prepared hosts for such games. The event can also be prepared by the teacher, as there are a lot of collections on the Internet with cool logic questions that will make you think and at the same time amuse children and adults.

Preparation takes a lot of time, because each task needs to be made with two slides: the question itself (text, picture, video) and the answer to it, so I offer the help of our organizers and moderators.

Quest

Here I will immediately remind you of two fundamentally different directions.

The quest can be prepared by a teacher or a group of parents, but the game will be “paper” (part of the tasks in the form of printouts with puzzles). To help activists, I have written several free quest scripts from which you can take an idea (theme) and collect suitable challenges. Here are the scenarios.

The Mystery of the Ancient Compass, for example, is appropriate for the class.

The second direction is quests with professional hosts and cool props. Here is our visiting “Fort Boyard” and “Treasures of the Fort” in the loft. There are many designs for testing (the total weight is more than 50 kg), cool costumes, spectacular tasks with thoughtful dynamics.

The Voice show, Talent show, School looking for talents, Battle of the choirs, karaoke concert with preparation

This is a variant of graduation in a concert format. I participated in such a show as a mother with her daughter, it was very sincere! I took out a flute, which I had not picked up for 15 years, and my daughter accompanied me on the piano. Someone danced oriental and Caucasian dances, someone treated them with a cake (the talent of a culinary specialist), someone brought a whole platform with a reconstruction of the battle and small soldiers of 1812. There were also many singers and readers. There were also bouquet makers, artists, knitters and creators of designer toys.

You can also arrange a simply prepared karaoke concert. It is better to perform hits by 2-5-10 people at the same time. For each song, make an eyeliner so that it is clear why this particular hit sounds. Under a cheerful song, the dancers are themselves.

Dance battle “Three Generations”, “Dancing with the Stars” or disco with games

Dance battle requires a little preparation. This is the creation of three teams: children’s, parental, and grandparents (nowadays, people at the age of 60 dance cooler than their grandchildren).

Each team prepares three numbers to their favorite hits of their time. The ones that make your feet dance. Suits with accessories would be nice (hats, ties, jeans with T-shirts, 80s disco, 90s outfit, etc.).

The host makes a spectacular performance for each performance. Prepare a lot of nominations so that all teams win in some form.

The last number, of course, is called “Everybody Dance”. Let there be a bunch of simple movements that all prom guests can repeat – from one-year-old babies to great-grandmothers.

For “Dancing with the Stars” you need to prepare paired numbers: mother-son, father-daughter, mother-father, grandmother-grandson, etc. A whole dance for one couple is too long. Three couples can dance to one composition (one verse or all at the same time).

We have a DiscoStop program for 4th grade graduations without parents. Disco with games lasts 2 hours. DJ, presenter, smoke machine, laser light music, etc.

Spring masquerade / photo party

This is also a variant of the banquet program, only each participant chooses an unusual costume. In the image of a hero, you can read poetry, sing, dance, play a scene, come up with ideas for a funny photo shoot. Competition of costumes, show numbers, prize for the best stand-up artist, etc.

The result should be a video in which each character says one short phrase to the camera (this can be part of a common poem or just good wishes).

2. Primary school graduation in the open air (in the park, on the sports ground, at the recreation center, etc.)

Of course, there is a risk. I remember that our programs were frantically postponed for a day or two due to an unprecedented hurricane with uprooted trees, downpours “in a bucket” or prolonged drizzle and liquid mud instead of a green meadow.

Of course, the holiday is never canceled, but plan B should be thought out in advance. Let there be an agreement to provide a school hall or the possibility of rescheduling the event for a day with favorable weather.

If during the holiday the gentle May sun shines for you, and there is no wind, you can’t think of anything better.

Culinary battle

Regular barbecue trip can become the basis of a competitive event with good taste in all respects. The competition, of course, is very conditional, but everyone only benefits from it. Choose ready-made barbecue areas with gazebos and tables for the holiday. Nearby there is usually a place for active games and civilized toilets. The cost of renting on a weekday is much lower.

Nominations can be: “Best barbecue marinade”, “Best serving”, “Super-burger”, “Table / BBQ area decoration”, “Best team presentation” (this is like the “Greeting” competition in KVN).

Naturally, all treats from one team will end up on the tables of the rest.

Sports family

A physical education teacher can help organize a sports event at graduation. Family teams should consist of three to four people: a child and two adults (mother and mother, mother and grandmother, father and grandfather, mother and older brother), or two children and an adult.

There are proven fun relay races with different props for speed, agility and ingenuity. You can also include some riddles there to give losing teams a chance to earn points.

Pay attention to the fans. Let there be a cheerleading team (cheerleaders) with pom-poms in beautiful costumes. Practice chants and a short welcome dance. Don’t forget the signed water bottles and treat area.

One-day camping trip

One of the favorite options for children and parents, which received a second birth during a protracted pandemic. Modern children are delighted with tents, folding barbecues, an organized picnic by the river, dry rations and food cooked in a pot on a fire.

It is important that many adults go on the hike (one adult for two children). It is even more important to have one experienced hiker who will help you make a list of things and products needed for a day trip, choose the right place to set up tents, etc.

By the way, we even have a program “I am a tourist”, you can take ideas.

3. Ready-made programs for graduates at equipped venues

In each city there are offers from organizers that parents may like because for a good holiday you only need to donate a certain amount of money and bring children to the event. Other efforts and time costs are not required. This is definitely handy for busy parents.

Convenient banquet halls for children and adults, host, DJ

Start with the nearest establishments in your. Firstly, one of the parents may know the level of service and the menu, and secondly, there is no need to spend a lot of time on the road.

It is worth paying attention to the design, the availability of sound equipment and a projector, to evaluate the options for banquet furniture arrangement, zoning for an adult and children’s feast (sometimes these are separate rooms), the presence of a playroom for younger brothers and sisters, a sufficient number of toilets.

Experienced presenters cooperate with many establishments, who will offer an entertainment program for graduation. They willingly tell what blocks the program will consist of, offer additional services at a discount (master classes, shows, karaoke, etc.).

Spaces for team quests

Most often, 2-6 people play in one quest room. There are usually about 30 in a class, so you can look for areas that offer simultaneous games in 5-6 different rooms. There are many of them in Moscow, maybe there are in your city too. If there is also a lounge where you can deliver pizza, it’s generally great.

Laser tags, paintball, game attractions

I can’t say that everyone likes such active games, especially girls. Running, mission, shooting, strategy – all this can be too confusing for excited fourth graders. But! Only beginners get confused. If there was an experience of visiting such establishments (boys’ birthdays often take place in a similar format), feel free to decide to order. Emotions are always over the edge!

In Moscow, there are such landfills in large shopping centers and in the basements of residential buildings.

Graduation at the theatre, interactive museum, homestead

Every city has talented organizers who use cultural facilities as venues for unusual elementary school graduation programs. The script often features professional actors in historical costumes, and the entertainment program is not only fun, but also creatively introduces the sights of your city to children.

Don’t forget the photographer, the memory of such graduation must be preserved. By the way, if the children are in themed costumes, the shots will turn out even more magnificent.

At the height of

With this heading, I wanted to designate an unusual place for graduation. For example, in Moscow there is a complex of high towers, some floors of which are adapted for celebrations. Here is the Panorama 360. There are treats, and a quest, and dancing. Will fit several classes at once.

Large urban events for alumni

The pandemic seems to be over (or is it a temporary effect), but I hope for a revival of mass events with vocalists on stage and a large dance floor. Most often, cover bands rehash well-known hits, but sometimes the organizers manage to put together a concert of several stars and stars that are popular among teenagers.

After the event, you can have a tea party or a small banquet at the school or cafe.

Graduation on a small motor ship

There are small and inexpensive river banquet boats that can easily accommodate the whole class and several parents. Of course, you need to think carefully about the program with the host and musical accompaniment, otherwise graduates may find an unsafe occupation for themselves.

Find out in advance if the floating platform has tables and space for an active program. And may you be lucky with the weather!

Equipped playgrounds for team games “Fort Boyard”, “Gold Rush”

These are “gold mines” created by the “forts” franchise and with several interesting locations where children are tested for dexterity, strength, ingenuity, overcoming disgust etc. There are in many large cities of Russia.

Cool team games where every step is thought out. There is only one minus here … The tests are almost always the same, therefore, if some of the children managed to attend these games (birthdays are often celebrated this way), interest is lost.

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As a reminder, we have four options for popular 4th grade graduation retreats. If you are in Moscow or Moscow Region, I will be happy to answer your questions, and an experienced organizer will prepare an interesting program:

Fort Boyard quest
Blogger party
DiscoStop or regular disco
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Workshops, shows, cake, special effects, sound and lighting equipment, etc.

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Forms of extracurricular educational activities

FORMS OF EVENT

Event
with a variety of themes and forms of work.

Attack
brain (brainstorming)

Intellectual
a game that requires participants to offer ideas (options) in the shortest possible time
solving a specific problem. Carried out by free expression of opinion
participants. Structure: defining the problem, voicing ideas, selecting ideas,
solution development. Such games are an effective method of collective
discussion.

Auction
knowledge

Creative
event, a kind of quiz, contributing to instilling interest in
knowledge, broadening the horizons, the growth of the creative activity of participants,
acquisition of knowledge by all participants. Intellectual entertainment. On the
the auction “sells” the question or prize and can “buy” it: “purchase”
is done by presenting any knowledge requested by the “seller”. By
in fact, this is an open competition for the best knowledge of the topic – the prize is received by the one who
will answer last. The attributes of the auction are preserved: pulpit, hammer,
bell.

Auction
intelligent

Intelligent
a competition where you can “sell” and “buy” materialized in a book,
reproductions, records, photographs, slides spiritual value. “Purchase”
is done by presenting any knowledge requested by the “seller”.
Purpose: strengthening authority. Knowledge, stimulation of interest in intellectual
and artistic values, sources of information.

Ball

Special
organized entertainment centered around dance
program. Literary and musical composition with increased solemnity,
stricter etiquette and a classic set of topics following in advance
in a certain order.

Masquerade Ball

Fancy Dress
ball.

Balaganchik

Small,
cheerful, clownish action, a phenomenon similar to a farce performance, according to
spirit conveys the atmosphere of a national holiday.

Benefit

Complex
an event that combines various forms and methods. In big
Cyril and Methodius Encyclopedia” the concept of “benefit performance” is defined as “theatrical
performance in honor of one of the actors. The collection from such benefits went in favor of
beneficiary. It was a big action with wide advertising, with an invitation
eminent people. In library practice, a benefit performance is a performance in honor of
interesting person (reader, writer, librarian, etc.).

Conversation

Dialogue
a form of mass event that begins with a speaker’s message and
continues with the conversation with the audience.

Dialogue conversation

Conversation
in the form of a dialogue between two leaders.

Conversation-dispute

Conversation
with elements of a dispute (dispute).

Conversation
– Game

Conversation
with game elements.

Conversation-discussion

Conversation
with discussion elements.

Workshop Conversation

Conversation
with practical exercises.

Exchange
auction

days
information can be devoted to the region, folklore, branches of science, etc. Exhibitions
include literature on the profile of “brokerage houses”. Preside over
bidding librarians, educators or older readers.

“Bidding”
– This is a competition of oral reviews about what you have read. Head of the “brokerage office”
opens the auction with a story about the nature of the “goods”, then some of the “brokers” act
with your suggestions. Special brokerage signal – raised up
with a hand – you can give a sign: “I take information” or “I refuse
information.” For the best advertising of the book during the auction, a “share” is awarded. Right
evaluation information is provided to all bidders.

Blitz

Any
an event that is very quick, held in a short time, or contains a list
questions that are answered in a very short time

Blitz

Very
quick survey conducted in a short time

Blitz tournament

Competition,
conducted in a short period of time

Fight

Competition
between groups using, for example, knowledge sharing.

Fight
intellectual

competition
connoisseurs of something, intellectuals.

Fight
speakers

Competition
speakers.

Brain ring

Game
between two (or more) teams in response to questions. Their advantages are
that they involve an element of competition, take place in an informal
environment, give them the opportunity to express themselves and their knowledge. They contribute
gaining experience in collective thinking, develop speed of reaction,
allow you to test the knowledge and erudition of the whole team.

Blitz game

Express quiz
different topics, when the participants are not given time to think. Questions
are prepared in advance. They are set by the leader of the event. A striking example of a blitz game –
TV show “The smartest”.

Briefing

Meeting
officials with media representatives

Vernissage

event,
dedicated to artistic creativity, held in a solemn atmosphere,
which is attended by specially invited persons.

Evening

Evening
meeting, a friendly meeting for the purpose of entertainment. May be literary
musical, song, dance, poetry, etc.

Evening
questions and answers

Comprehensive
topical event (socio-political events, achievements
science, literature and art, medicine, ethical issues, etc.). Topic selection
determined by local conditions, the need to draw readers’ attention to
certain questions. During the preparation period, the librarian writes questions and
introduces readers to them (places them at book exhibitions, posters, announces
orally), organizes book exhibitions, conducts reviews, talks (individual and
group). The host opens the evening. He briefly talks about the theme, character
available questions, informs about the order of answers, presents
consultants, asks questions, preliminary systematizing them in a certain
okay. He also summarizes the statements on each issue, in the case
makes corrections as necessary and recommends literature that will help
understand the topic. When the questions are exhausted, the results are summed up.

Evening

Special
entertainment organized on one platform imitating a feast.
Varieties: party, gatherings salon, club, reception, assembly. This form
involves such attributes of a cafe as tables, subdued lighting, refreshments
etc.

Evening portrait

Complex
an event dedicated to a specific person – an outstanding literary figure,
arts, sciences.

Evening
poetry

Bulk
an event that is dedicated to poetry can be dedicated to the work of one
poet or a particular topic.

Evening
poetic mood

Mass
the event, which is dedicated to poetry, is accompanied by the reading of poems by all
by those present or by the majority.

Evening auction

Evening
with auction items.

Initiation evening

Evening,
dedicated to someone or something. Evening requiem – an evening of memory dedicated to
sad or tragic dates in history.

Evening
fiction reading

Special
an organized program of performances in an informal chamber setting. Readers
one on one with the audience, without makeup, scenery, props, lighting
effects, perform compositions based on well-known works, read poetry or
stories.

Evening-elegy

Musical
or a lyrical evening dedicated to poetic or musical works,
melancholic, sad mood.

Gourmet evening
lovers…. genre

Evening,
devoted to a certain genre of literature, prepared taking into account
emphasizing (“savoring”) the best aspects of this genre.

Comme il faut evening
(evening of good manners)

Evening,
dedicated to etiquette.

Party
literary

Meeting
friends, acquaintances (usually in the evening) to discuss literary works,
devoted to literary themes, held in a relaxed, friendly
environment.

Party
secular

Meeting
friends, acquaintances (usually in the evening) for spending time together, relaxing,
entertainment in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Video Composition

Event Video or
its part associated with the recording and playback of video information, carrying
image information and displaying it.

Video quiz

Show
fragments from cartoons and film adaptations of fiction, as well as
quizzes from illustrations for children’s books.

Video cruise

Travel event
(cruise) using video footage.

Video lecture hall

Lecture hall,
using video clips.

Video salon

Cycle
events where video materials are shown (films, clips, etc.).

Video lesson

Lesson,
built with the help of video material Video tour is a tour recorded and
reproduced with the help of video equipment Video encyclopedia is an event,
built like an encyclopedia, with the help of video material Visit – official
visit, for business purposes Literary business cards – an event consisting of
brief characteristics of any works, books, authors submitted to
interesting (possibly theatrical) form.

Quiz

Quiz
– entertaining questions on the content, topic.

Quiz

Event
with elements of searching for answers to entertaining questions on the content
literary work, the facts of the biography of the writer, the events of the literary
life, history of books and literature.

Quiz test

Intelligent
a game consisting of questions and several answers to choose from.

Quiz
scene

Intelligent
a game built on the basis of an entertaining plot, in which
questions. The plot can be anything: space travel, sea regatta,
fabulous, building, fantastic, etc.

Quiz Chance

Quiz,
in which the participant is given options for answers.

Quick Quiz

Quick
(in a short time) conducted a quiz.

Electronic
quiz

Quiz
using computer technology.

Stained glass

Literary
an event about works of decorative art, fine or
ornamental character.

Showcase
literary

prepared for the demonstration of the proposed books, works, means
advertising of these books, works.

Meeting

Meeting,
arranged for the purpose of getting to know someone, conversation, discussion, celebration
about someone’s arrival.

Meeting
behind the samovar

Meeting
in a chamber setting with refreshments. As a rule, on a folklore theme.

Interview meeting

Meeting,
prepared and conducted in the form of an interview.

Meeting-presentation

Official
presentation, discovery of something created, organized (e.g., presentation
new magazine, book, organization , etc.).

Meeting
with an interesting person

Special
organized dialogue of readers with an outstanding personality (writer, public
figure, representative of the profession, journey, hero, etc.), during which
the leader directs the exchange of views on any issue (problem).

Exhibition
– Question

B
the title of the exhibition contains a question that is answered with the help of literature,
presented at the exhibition. For example, “Do you want to live?” – Exhibition,
dedicated to the problems of drug addiction; “Is there life on Mars?” –
exhibition dedicated to the problems of the planets of the solar system, etc.

Exhibition
– Question

For
the design of such an exhibition, you need to choose entertaining questions on a certain
topics. The exhibition contains texts of questions and books, periodicals, where you can
find answers to these questions. For example: “And we have a guest today” (about
etiquette). This form of the exhibition is acceptable for younger students and teenagers.

Exhibition
– decoration

Is
the basis and natural decoration of a mass event in the library. On them
background, the event is held, they are taken from them during the action of books and objects, to them
apply; they can live after the mass event as an independent
Exhibition.

Exhibition
– dossier:

Creation
exhibitions involve the collection of factual data about something. For example:
“Pedigree of the flag, coat of arms, anthem of the Russian Federation”. This form of exhibition is acceptable
for teenagers.

Exhibition
– game

game
– the leading activity in preschool age. But everyone loves to play
toddlers as well as middle and high school students. Is it just the games that change
their intellectual side is enhanced. Thus, the exhibition-game can
created for all ages. At this exhibition, an integral part are
elements of any game, thematically determined by the recommended literature.
The level of complexity of the game materials of the exhibition is predetermined by its target and
reader’s appointment. For preschoolers, a game with literary
fairy-tale characters “Guess what books we are from”, for younger students
topics can be very different: the basics of life safety, school, our planet and
etc. For example: “Let’s help Masha collect mushrooms in a basket.” For teenagers
jousting tournaments or “sea voyage” are suitable “At all
sails – in the summer. “

Exhibition
– calendar

draw up a calendar of folk signs, a calendar of professional holidays,
calendar of literary dates, children’s holidays in the world, etc.

Exhibition
– crossword

“Quiet”
exhibition, for silent people. It has a leisure-educational character. At the heart of it
– a crossword puzzle (enlarged), the answers to which can be found in the
literature exhibition. For the convenience of participants, photocopies can be made
crossword. The first, having guessed the presence of a crossword puzzle on the theme of the exhibition,
designing it in close-up and presenting the literature where one can find
answers. Crossword puzzle can be photocopied and handed out to children. Such
it is better to organize an exhibition for younger schoolchildren and teenagers
receives a souvenir.

Exhibition-conflict

that this is another of the varieties of “psychological exhibitions.” Help
student in resolving a conflict situation, helps to search
possible ways out of it.

Exhibition
book illustrations

On
the exhibition contains open illustrated books on some topic, but
the emphasis is on illustrations. For elementary school students and teenagers
interesting exhibitions of illustrations by one artist, for books of one genre, according to
one topic, for example: “Frost and sun” (winter landscapes). Exhibition
develops in children the idea of ​​a book as an artistic value, where the synthesis
text and illustrations give each one a unique look.

Exhibition
“Literary hero”:

Exhibition
will attract the attention of preschoolers, and younger students, and adolescents.
Themes of exhibitions can be: “Cat Matroskin”, “Domovenok
Kuzka”, “Sherlock Holmes”, “Harry Potter”. Now it’s easy
organize an exhibition “Harry Potter”, as together with the books of J.
Rolling publishes toys-figures of heroes, notebooks, calendars. Exhibition
provides for the activation of children’s creativity, letters to heroes, continuation
hero stories, hero games and more.

Exhibition
– mood

Teenage readers
invited to put the books on the exhibition themselves and give feedback on them: “I
I read this book when I’m having fun…”, “I read this book when I
sad …”, etc. The topic will also attract the attention of children: “How true
said… not by me… about me”, this exhibition can be organized by a librarian
based on the works of Russian classics. Sections of the exhibition: “Heroes
sad”, “Heroes are happy”, etc.

Exhibition
– search

For
teenagers and high school students: the creation of the exhibition involves a preliminary
local history, scientific search with the subsequent registration of materials. For example:
“Interesting people of our village”, “Our fellow villagers – participants
Great Patriotic War”.

Exhibition-mail

Exhibition
with elements of mail that helps to establish feedback with the child based on
recommended literature. For example, children might be asked to write letters
literary characters or book authors. Letters will become exhibits of the exhibition along with
with books. Such an exhibition will have a positive response from the younger
schoolchildren.

Exhibition-presentation
(advertisement, premiere).

This
there may be a presentation of a new book, magazine, newspaper or an unusual disclosure of them
content using advertising technology, such as through
title-order “Girls, a new book for you: read it!”. How
I think such an exhibition will attract the attention of teenagers and
high school students.

Rebus Exhibition

Accompanied
poster with a rebus “Try, guess …”. She might be interesting
not only for elementary school students, but also for high school students.

Exhibition
– fairy tale

Exhibition
prepared together with readers – younger students. Children illustrate the story
fairy tales, they mold fairy-tale heroes from plasticine, they build a fairy-tale city. All this
with the text of the fairy tale is drawn up in a single compositional series of the exhibition.

Exhibition
– dictionary

Organized
for younger students and teenagers in order to explain new terms,
concepts.

Exhibition
– hobby

nearby
with the recommended books exhibited items made on the advice of
recipes, drawings, patterns from these books, and at the same time objects of labor, with
who made these products. For example; “Macrame is just. ..”,
“Our hands are not for boredom”, etc. It seems that it can be created
for children of different age groups, but the most interesting will be the youngest
teenagers. The main thing is that everything is done by the hands of readers.

Live
exhibition

here
exhibited not only books, articles from magazines and newspapers, illustrative
materials, but the presence of living beings is also assumed – these can be
fish in an aquarium, a guinea pig, a hamster, etc. According to my observations, this exhibition
arouses sincere interest among preschoolers and younger students.

Newspaper
live

Performance
in the form of a newspaper, the script of which is written, conceived and staged in compliance with
genres of journalism; editorial, feuilleton, reportage, essay, interview questionnaire,
caricature, literary parody, funny mixture, information, announcements, advertising and
etc. The newspaper can be political, satirical, critical, environmental,
cheerful, mischievous. The newspaper may have regular headings. Can be used
traditions of radio and television, genres of the living word – a fairy tale, a fable, a riddle,
epic, ditty, couplets. Newspaper members (7-10 readers), first discuss
the program of the performance, come up with its composition, their own costumes (caps from
newspapers; attributes; cut out letters that make up the name of the newspaper, etc.).
Appropriate musical accompaniment.

Room
poetic

Complex
an event designed as a poetic meeting in the atmosphere of folk life.
It is appropriate to talk about folk poetry, jokes, ditties, epics,
lullabies. The hostess of the evening can be a folk storyteller or button accordion, Arina
Rodionovna and others. The heroes of the folk epic come to visit them – heroes, merchants
etc. Interior design corresponds to the folklore nature of the meeting.

Talking
wall

Exhibition
posters, slogans, quotes on a specific topic.

Horoscope
literary

constructed according to the type of horoscope, where literature (books, authors) are selected according to
signs of this or that horoscope.

Living room
literary and musical

Complex
an event designed as a thematic meeting in a chamber setting.
There are poetic musical, theatrical living rooms. Gathering guests
accompanied by music, quite quiet, melodic, soft rhythms. hosts
in the living room they help everyone to settle down comfortably, they give everyone a smile,
welcoming. The presentation of guests can be witty, playful, serious,
cheerful.
The theme of the living room also determines the topics of conversations, musical or poetic
snippets, slides or tips. There are always jokes in the living room – witty
short stories. The theater living room can be costumed, scenes are appropriate
from performances, elements of a theatrical skit. m. also Salon.

Gourmet evening
lovers…. genre

Evening,
devoted to a certain genre of literature, prepared taking into account
emphasizing (“savoring”) the best aspects of this genre.

Day
occupations

This
a comprehensive event to widely inform users about any
professions. Includes exhibitions, open viewings of literature; bibliographic
reviews; consultations with specialists of specific professions; broad discussion
professional problems, disputes; excursions; film screenings.

Day
thematic

Special
an organized set of events on a specific theme lasting for
one day. Dialogue with the century is an educational game during which children
conduct an impromptu dialogue with representatives of different Ages. Image of the past
century presents a work of art of any kind and genre, most often –
pictorial portrait (reproduction, slides, photograph). The portrait is exhibited at
screen, or installed and the center of the room. Dialogue with the great is based on
facts provided to readers in the story about personality traits, attitudes,
achievements. Children are invited to ask the person a question. Can make it easier to start
conversation, offering all participants a common opening phrase: “If I met
with … I would tell him .. “” I would like to ask . .. “,” I would talk to
… about ..”, “We and .. probably would.” And then – look closely at the face
hero and hear the answer. Of course, in response to throw a replica from our century
and – again wait for the next reply. The psychological conditions of the “dialogue
with the century” are trusting relationships created through
musical background.

Disco

Form
organization of leisure for children and youth, associated with the use of audio recordings.
Varieties: lecture (disco lecture), dance,
theatrical and journalistic.

Discussion

Special
organized exchange of views on any issue (problem) to obtain
information product in the form of a solution. Varieties: round table, meeting
expert group, forum, symposium, debate, court session.

Dispute

Public
dispute. Usually the dispute is devoted to the discussion of political or moral
problems. The main thing when preparing a dispute: to take into account the interests, features
specific audience; choose the right topic and clearly articulate the main
questions; organize an event to promote relevant literature.

Zavalinka

Gatherings
on folklore themes.

Zavalinka
musical

Gatherings
on folklore themes, with musical accompaniment.

Riddles
literary

This
guessing the work and the author from an excerpt from a book, from a book illustration,
according to the portrait of the writer, etc. It is necessary to clearly organize the system of answers,
to avoid resentment and bias assessment.

Star
hour

Event
in the form of a game, held on a specific topic. Consists of 3 rounds, 1st and 2nd round
players receive questions on the topic, the player who answered the question the fastest
receives a star, the players with the most stars advance to the next round,
2 participants go to the 3rd round, they are given the task to compose as many words as possible
from a word corresponding to the stated topic. The one who makes the most wins
words.

Starfall
poetic

Event,
dedicated to masterpieces of poetry or popular poets, requiring poetry reading.

Protection
project

Presentation,
during which participants or groups demonstrate any projects. How
variety – protection of fantastic projects. Roles of interaction participants:
presenter, spectator-communicator, demonstrator. Protecting projects is a must
preceded by preparation for the presentation – inventing, developing and designing
project.

Game

Competition,
competition according to pre-agreed and defined rules. Democratic
type of activity that mimics real life with clear rules and limited
duration. The form of organization of games is diverse: didactic, role-playing,
business, simulation, intellectual, entertainment, etc.

Game
business

Medium
formation of an integral system of organizational, public knowledge, skills and
simulation-based skills. Based on the model of public benefit
organizational activities.

Game
intellectual

Game,
where success is achieved due to the mental abilities of a person, his mind.

Game
thematic

Bulk
an event rich in game elements and dedicated to any topic. N-r,
historical, environmental, economic, career guidance, puzzle game,
fantasy game.

Game
literary

Bulk
events saturated with game elements and dedicated to literature. To
literary games include: quizzes, literary travels, competitions
attentive and well-read, literary auctions, literary riddles and charades
etc. Literary games are divided into “role-playing” (transformation into a literary
hero) and “intellectual” (they are based on the process of “unraveling” the book, its
author, characters).

Game
educational

Game,
aimed at the cognitive activity of its participants.

Game
role-playing

Means
modeling relationships and situations. Through its participants, cases become
heroes of the situation (by choice), model it, bringing it to the judgment of the team.

Game
family

Game,
between two or more family teams.

Competition game

Event,
combining gaming moments with competitive tasks.

Performance game

Complex
an event that combines a game and a theatrical performance.

Travel games

Events
in a playful way. When preparing a trip, it is necessary to style the road or
travel with obligatory stops – stations, forest edges, islands,
paths, houses.

Game Library

Event
with a set of games, on the same or different topics.

Infomania

Entertainment
news program.

Information dossier

Event,
carried out in the form of a collection of materials about someone, about something.

Inform release

“Issue
into the world”, public demonstration, publication, communication, perhaps – himself
displayed object. Usually used in music (album release, songs).
Also in the media (press release, Internet release – a message about some news,
point of view).

Information minute

Brief
informational message on a topic.

Interactive
Evening – Portrait

Value-oriented
activity, the essence of which is to put a teenager in front of himself, providing
the opportunity to look at oneself as something unique, different from everyone else, as
on the carrier of human properties and qualities, the owner of independent
inner world. At the mirror (around the mirror) groups are seated or each
a group member sits in front of a separate mirror. Before each participant lies
a fan of colored cards with unfinished phrases written on the back.
Turning over the cards one by one, the participants, looking at their image in
mirror complete the phrase to themselves, mentally, or out loud. Card text examples:
“I see in front of me …”, “I discover in myself …, “I am interested in this person,
because…”

Informational
Cocktail

Complex
an event, a variation of a birthday, when they congratulate the birthday man – children,
parents, children’s writers, etc. Entertainment and games are organized on this day.
Gifts can be in the form of musical and poetic greetings, small
concert numbers. The logical conclusion of the name day is a tea party with a sweet
treat.

Kaleidoscope

Event,
built with a quick change of small forms of mass work (for example, a quiz,
infotainment, blitz, mini-scene, mini-review, etc.).

Caravan

Event,
with repeated sequential change of themes, images.

Caravan
impressions

on a specific topic, focusing on changing impressions.

Caravan
stories

Event,
consisting of the most interesting stories related to famous people,
historical places, traditions and events.

Carnival

Holiday
with processions, street masquerade, theatrical games, costumed
a holiday based on a literary scenario. On such holidays
mass is implied. In the library version, participants can be
less, but everyone should find a place in the script. An important condition; all
participants must be in costume, otherwise the holiday loses its meaning.

Round
table

Form
collective discussion, allowing the maximum opportunity to conduct
fruitful discussions, comprehensively consider various issues and
develop joint solutions. You may be invited to participate in the discussion.
authoritative specialists, theorists and practitioners, researchers,
representatives of authorities, public organizations and other interested persons.

Labyrinth

Event,
search game with complex, intricate moves, tasks.

Lecture hall

Cycle
lectures, united by one theme, held regularly during any
time.

Marathon

Cycle
mass events united by a common theme. sports name
justifies overcoming a certain route from start to finish, the presence
obstacles, competition. Intellectual questions and creative
assignments, various competitions make up the program of the library marathon,
which may take several days. The marathon is attended by a large
the number of readers. See also: Travel game .

Workshop
joy

Practical
a lesson where participants are engaged in some kind of creativity (drawing,
singing, dancing, music, needlework, writing fairy tales, etc.), allowing
enjoy the creative process itself.

Master class

One
from the forms of effective learning, the transfer of experience, skill, art to students in
in the exact sense, most often – by direct and commented demonstration of techniques
work.

Mosaic

Complex
an event made up of a number of small events, entertainment,
varied in form and subject matter.

Brain
attack

Shape
organization of the group, when in the shortest possible time each participant makes his or her own
proposal to the general treasury of possible forms and methods of conducting a case, based on
which arises its final form.

Brain
assault

Effective
method of collective discussion, a creative search for a solution to a problem, which
is carried out through the free expression of the opinion of the participants and allows
use your intellectual abilities. Structure: Definition
problems, expression of ideas, selection of ideas, development of solutions.

Panorama

Event,
broadly and comprehensively covering any topic.

Venue

Event
on any topic, held on the street in a limited area.

Duel
dreamers

Competition
between participants, teams for the best fantasy on any or a specific topic.

Talk show

Na
some philosophical question is raised (for example: what is
love?). Participants are invited to discuss several life situations,
played by the actors.

Tournament

Competition,
competition on various topics of 2 or more participants (teams), which is held
as a series of fights. Nr, literary tournament .

Oral
magazine

active
a form of propaganda for novelties in the press. Similar in content and structure to print
magazine. It consists of a number of sections – “pages”. Each page contains
information about the literature on a particular topic and ends with a recommendation
printed sources. traditional method of operation. Distinctive feature
– a reflection of topical, exciting many problems. Has periodicity. Important
magazine design: cover, title page, headings, symbols and
attributes. To design an oral journal, you can use computer
presentations.

Fairy

Performance
fabulous content, characterized by magnificent staging and stage
effects. Magical, fabulous spectacle.

Forum

Wide
representative assembly, congress.

Hobby club

Club,
uniting people with a certain hobby (a kind of entertainment, a kind of
occupation, hobby, not carrying a special material benefit).

Round dance

Event,
consisting of successive small comic questions, tasks
(e.g., a round dance of questions) or telling about small folklore genres (e.g.,
round dance of fairy tales, round dance of riddles).

Chronograph

Event-story
by years about any historical events, built according to the type of chronicle.

Ceremony

Conversations
about beauty, about art, literature, painting, about a tea cup, etc.,
accompanied by a story about traditions, a solemn accomplishment of something,
ritual according to established rules. Well, the tea ceremony.

Hour

Event,
informing participants on any topic.

Hour
questions and answers

taking place in the form of a dialogue and allowing you to ask questions of interest and
get answers to them.

Hour
communication

Event,
dedicated to the development of communication culture skills and the correct treatment of each other
friend.

Wizard-evening

(under
New Year) – New Year’s performance (evening), atmosphere creation is used
miracle, magic.

School

Cycle
training activities, according to a pre-designed program.

Show

Bright
performance designed for noisy external effect, entertainment program
with spectacular musical and visual accompaniment.

Show
intelligent

bright
intellectual entertainment program.

Show program

Program,
consisting of several spectacular, bright numbers.

Joke-minute

Small
entertainment and humorous event.

Excursion

Exit,
a trip, a collective visit to places of interest, as a rule,
cultural and educational or educational and demonstration character. Subject
varied. Requires prior preparation by the organizer and
participants, as well as a safety and etiquette briefing.

Excursion
virtual

Virtual
a tour introduces remote users to a particular place.

Scrabble show

Game,
organized in the form of a quiz (competition of experts) in various subjects.

Sketches

Several
small-scale productions united into one event by a common idea
or topic.

Relay

Joint
activities of a group of participants, carried out in a sequence determined by
plot, script, rules.

Aesthetic show

Bright
performance, entertainment program dedicated to the arts, fine arts,
beautiful.

Etiquette class

dedicated to teaching and reinforcing the rules of etiquette.

Yumorina

Festival
humor and satire; an event dedicated to humorous or satirical
literature.

Fair

Event,
dedicated to folk customs, holidays with games, fun, songs. Necessarily
accompanied by an exhibition where the sale of the products on display is carried out.

Fair
creative ideas

Promotion,
which aims to identify projects that can contribute to cultural life
institutions of novelty, creativity, able to enhance the interest of different layers
population and social groups to cultural forms of leisure activities and
independent creativity, is carried out in the form of oral presentations or
media presentations telling about projects, ideas.

We are planning an extracurricular activity for March 8: ideas for a competition program

Basically, the event dedicated to March 8 is organized by teachers themselves to show children how to love their mothers and grandmothers. But if you arrange a holiday with the students and their dads, then it will be much more interesting.

Every year on March 8, the whole world celebrates Women’s Day. Men give flowers to their loved ones and give gifts, but few people think about where this holiday came from. It all started back in 1908, when there was a large demonstration of women in New York fighting for equality. On this day, women demanded better working conditions, to reduce the working day from 16 hours to 10, and also to receive the same salary as men. International Women’s Day has not been celebrated on March 8 for a long time. For example, at 1909 Women’s Day fell on the last Sunday in February. In 1910, Clara Zetkin announced at the International Women’s Conference that Women’s Day would be celebrated on March 8th. What is most interesting, at that time it was not considered a fun holiday. On this day, women around the world could organize processions and rallies that drew attention to problems in society. In 1921, a decision was announced that Women’s Day on March 8 is a public holiday in memory of women who participated in the demonstration in Petrograd. March 8 became a non-working day at 1966, then it lost its political power and became a women’s holiday, when everyone gives flowers and gifts to women.

Almost all schools try to hold events on March 8th. Few people know how to hold an extracurricular activity by March 8th. The organization of the holiday takes place in different ways, someone arranges a concert for the whole school, someone makes a sweet table, competitions and a disco are sure to be held. Many teachers, with the help of boys, prepare congratulations and gifts for girls, mothers and grandmothers. The event usually consists of several parts: first there are congratulations and concert numbers, and after that there are contests and sweet treats. The concert program includes prepared congratulations for grandmothers and mothers, dances, skits and songs. While the holiday is going on, children give gifts that they made with their own hands. After the solemn part there are competitions for both boys and girls. For example, the choice of the best gentleman or knight, the competition for the title of the best lady or hostess. The most important thing is to keep a balance between intellectual and active competitions.

How interesting is it to spend March 8 in 8th grade? Contests on March 8 – at school you need to prepare very carefully.

On this holiday, we want girls, mothers and beloved teachers to feel like real princesses. Before March 8 comes, gather the boys and their dads and have a meeting. Consider what the scenario of the holiday will be at school, distribute who and what will do. It is best to conduct a survey, this will help to find out the abilities and hobbies of men. For example, someone sings well on the guitar, someone draws well, someone cooks well, and someone knows how to tell jokes. There are a lot of ideas for holding March 8, for example, you can arrange:

Bachelorette party – cozy gatherings with songs, poems, dances, contests and games;

“Only girls in jazz” – a great costume party for those who have talent and musical ability;

Dream Factory is a holiday with a lot of competitions, creative tasks and reincarnations.

For example, you have chosen the last theme, this is how it should be:

You need to decorate a class or assembly hall in the style of Hollywood. Collect photos of girls, moms, favorite teachers and scan them. Modify photos in photoshop, just make celebrity portraits in popular looks. Decorate the assembly hall or class with ready-made photographs, and at the end of the holiday, simply give the ladies their photos, accompanying congratulations in verse for each.

Girls and women have to go a long way to become a screen star. Finish acting school, in other words, participate in all competitions. Competitive program by March 8:

Casting of actresses – all participants need to go through a defile, where they need to portray the walk of a person going to a dentist, or crossing a river, or walking on skis, etc.

Pantomime lesson – participants share for several people to depict a sculpture, or a ballet group rehearsal, or mannequins;

Stage speech – the participants must read with intonation either a children’s poem, or a football commentator, or a teacher, or a toddler, or a person with a cold.

Dance marathon – in this competition, participants listen to a cut of different music, after which they perform a dance in the proposed style.

Shooting a film – participants, including men, should divide into several groups, preparing to show the audience their version of the excerpt from Little Red Riding Hood. Styles can be different: Mexican TV series, silent movies, horror, western, musical.

At the very end of the program, each participant must be awarded an Oscar, it can be replaced with a figure made of chocolate or a handmade pendant. And, of course, how successful the holiday will be depends on the atmosphere of all participants. Let everything go easily and naturally.

In order for the holiday to be liked not only by ladies, but also by men, it is necessary to organize it correctly. Mandatory participation of men, so that they understand how much you need to cherish the ladies.

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Extracurricular reading during the holidays.

Not only school program

Extra-curricular reading during holidays. Not only the school curriculum

We collected books from favorite children’s publishers that tell children about nature, ecology, and also simply explain complex things and phenomena.

We collected books from favorite children’s publishers that tell children about nature, ecology, and simply explain complex things and phenomena.

Archipelago Publishing House

Lizards. Magnificent Ten
This book will open the wonderful world of lizards for you! Nature endowed them with amazing properties for survival in the most difficult climatic conditions.
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Save the forest from garbage!
A fascinating game book about the beauty of nature and the problem of its pollution. A huge pile of garbage left in the forest turns into an insatiable garbage monster.
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Crazy Birds
How to help a child become more successful and happy in a changed world? Answer: you need to develop adaptability and creativity in him, teach him to look at the world from different angles.
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Publishing house “MIF”

My herbarium. Leaves of Trees
The herbarium book introduces the child to the trees of central Russia and offers to keep their leaves here, between the pages of the book. In addition to interesting facts about trees, the book contains detailed descriptions of how to properly collect and dry leaves for a herbarium, as well as ideas for games and leaf crafts.
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Birds in the city
What are the feathered inhabitants of megacities like, where can you meet them, how to identify them by plumage and voice, how to help in a frosty winter? Let’s get to know each other soon!
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Living world under the microscope
Wherever we are, we are surrounded by invisible worlds. The animals that inhabit them are so tiny that they cannot be seen with the naked eye.
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Alpina. Children Publishing House

I am a fox
How many teeth does this animal have? Why do foxes have a tail? All this and many other secrets of her cunning are revealed by the red-haired beauty especially for you in this book!
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I am a raccoon
He is smart, friendly, playful, cunning and wayward. Raccoons can do a lot of things: climb trees upside down, jump from the height of a three-story house, wash clothes, open locks. And also… But, shh!
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I am a squirrel
A nimble, graceful, cheerful squirrel is liked by everyone without exception: both adults and children. But she only looks funny and frivolous. If necessary, the squirrel becomes very serious and purposeful!
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Samokat Publishing House

Luther the Fox and the Spring Garden flowers begin to bloom and trees bloom.
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