BAJAN SUN MAGAZINE
DEC 2014
The children would certainly enjoy seeing the Christmas
lights. Take them all over the country, let them see the
lights at different roundabouts, homes etc. Talk to them,
get their opinions, and discuss which lights look the best
and why. This is an activity that fosters Composition
writing as well as Comprehension skills. The child can
make a record of roundabouts with Christmas lights,
houses etc., they can discuss which has more or less, here
comes Mathematics.
Where possible take photos, document the experiences and
these can accompany the child to school either printed, on
a disc or flask drive. The child can then talk to the class
about the excitement of the holiday. He/she will be quite
excited to talk about their experiences and the teacher will
be quite pleased, “I stayed at home and played with my
toys or watched television” is the most boring thing a child
can say for the Weekend or Holiday news lesson at school.
Yes it’s a lot to ask you to do, but ask yourself this, which
is more important quality time with the children and
family or decorating the house expensively to impress the
neighbors and friends that will come over just to see your
purchases?
Christmas is for children, ensure a happy and educational
holiday for them, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Deborah M. Mc Collin is a Graduate Teacher with 17
years’ experience, a Bachelors of Science Degree in
Psychology with Social Work and a Certificate in Early
Childhood Education from Erdiston Teachers’ Training
College.
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