Mid-Autumn Festival, when the full moon shines brightly, is also the time children eagerly await. The familiar tune of “Mid-Autumn Festival, carrying star lanterns…” always brings back sweet childhood memories of parading lanterns and enjoying treats under the moonlight with friends. That’s why planning a meaningful and memorable Mid-Autumn Festival for kindergarteners is something I ponder deeply each autumn.
The Significance of Organizing Mid-Autumn Festival for Preschoolers
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu, a preschool education expert with over 20 years of experience, once shared in her book “Educating Young Children”: “Mid-Autumn Festival is not just an occasion for children to have fun, but also an opportunity for us to plant the seeds of beautiful traditional cultural values.” Indeed, organizing Mid-Autumn Festival for kindergarteners brings many practical benefits:
- Preserving cultural beauty: Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the unique cultural beauties of Vietnam. Organizing this festival helps children understand more about their roots, traditions, and customs.
- Developing skills: Activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival such as making lanterns, singing and dancing, and performing plays… help children develop motor skills, creativity, thinking, and communication.
- Creating beautiful memories: Mid-Autumn Festival is an opportunity for children to play, interact with friends and teachers, creating beautiful childhood memories.
Planning a Mid-Autumn Festival at Kindergarten
To ensure a successful and wonderful moon festival, detailed planning is crucial. Here are some suggestions for you:
1. Determine Time and Location
- Time: Choose a weekend or holiday close to the full moon of August in the lunar calendar so parents can participate with their children.
- Location: A spacious and airy schoolyard or hall are ideal choices.
2. Develop the Program Content
The Mid-Autumn Festival program should be appropriate for kindergarten age, combining fun and educational activities such as:
- Art performances: Singing, dancing, and puppet shows on the theme of Mid-Autumn Festival performed by the children themselves.
- Star lantern parade: An indispensable activity in the moonlit night, bringing a lively and joyful atmosphere.
- Mid-Autumn feast: Prepare candies, cakes, and fruits for the children to enjoy together after the program.
- Traditional folk games: Ring toss, ô ăn quan (mandarin square capturing game), blindfolded goat catching… are both entertaining and help children practice agility.
3. Prepare Facilities
- Space decoration: Use lanterns, star lanterns, lion heads, images of Cuoi (Moon Man), and Hang Nga (Moon Lady)… to create a vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere.
- Sound and lighting: Ensure sufficient sound and appropriate lighting for art performances and smooth operation of activities.
- Gifts for children: Prepare small gifts such as candies, toys… to encourage and motivate the children.
Connecting Love Under the Moonlight
Mid-Autumn Festival is an opportunity for us to nurture good values for future generations together. Let the kindergarten graduation program script become even more colorful with meaningful and joyful activities for the children. And in the warm atmosphere of the moonlit night, I believe that each of us can feel the love and connection between school, family, and society.
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