“Tháng Chạp is the month for fun and games.” This Vietnamese saying somewhat reflects the bustling atmosphere of the year’s final month. So, what will be the December theme for kindergarteners to combine learning and playing, closing out a year full of memories? Let’s explore! See more about November Principal’s plan for kindergarten.
The Colorful World of December
December is the month of Christmas and New Year, holidays filled with joy and light. The December theme often revolves around topics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Welcoming Christmas,” “Happy New Year,” etc. This theme helps children become familiar with events and festivals of the month while developing observation, recognition, and emotional expression skills. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, a kindergarten teacher at Hoa Sen Kindergarten in Hanoi, shared in her book “Nurturing Children’s Souls”: “Choosing an appropriate theme will help children absorb knowledge more naturally and enthusiastically.”
Like the story of Minh, a 4-year-old. Previously, he was very afraid of winter because of the cold. But after participating in winter experience activities at kindergarten, he completely changed. He excitedly talked about the white snowflakes, Santa Claus with a big bag of gifts, the sparkling Christmas tree, etc. Now, winter has become a magical season in his eyes.
Planning for the December Theme
Developing a plan for the December theme needs to ensure it is scientific, age-appropriate, and suitable for children’s development. Activities can be organized such as: making Christmas cards, decorating the Christmas tree, learning winter songs, telling stories about Santa Claus, etc. Kindergarten system in Bien Hoa city often has very rich and diverse activities for children.
Creating a Festive Atmosphere for Children
Beyond knowledge, the December theme is also an opportunity for children to experience the festive atmosphere, the warmth of love, and sharing. Group activities will help children practice communication, cooperation, and self-expression skills. According to Ms. Le Thi Mai, principal of Bup Sen Xanh Kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City: “Organizing group activities helps children develop comprehensively in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects.” You can also refer to how to make a ‘Good Kid’ chart for kindergarten to encourage children to participate in activities.
Suggested Activities for the December Theme:
- Singing and dancing to winter and Christmas songs.
- Making handmade crafts: Christmas cards, paper Santa Claus, snowflakes, etc.
- Decorating the classroom according to the winter theme.
- Telling stories and reading poems about winter and Christmas.
- Organizing physical games based on the theme. See more about bike games for kindergarten children.
- Learning about New Year’s customs in Vietnam and other countries around the world.
Conclusion
The December theme in kindergarten brings a colorful and joyful world to children. Hopefully, this article has provided you with useful information about the December theme. Please leave a comment, share the article, and explore more content on the “TUỔI THƠ” website. For further advice on children’s learning programs, please contact Phone Number: 0372999999, or visit address: 234 Hao Nam, Hanoi. We have a 24/7 customer care team. Vietnamese-Japanese kindergarten in Da Nang is recruiting.