Talent Show Day / Centre Talent Show
Centre Talent Show
Children sign up to sing, dance, tell a joke, show a trick, read a story or share news during afternoon group time, building confidence in front of a friendly audience.
How to run it
- Put up a sign-up sheet early in the session so children can choose an act.
- Set a short time limit for each act and agree on audience manners.
- Call each performer up in order and lead the applause.
- Finish with a quick round where children name something they enjoyed.
You will need
- sign-up sheet
- pens
- microphone (optional)
- timer
Make it easier or harderYounger children can perform in pairs; older children can host and introduce each act.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children express their interests and skills to an audience, strengthening identity and communication.
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