Movie Day / Cinema Snack Bar
Cinema Snack Bar
Children make tickets and token money, then run the ticket desk, usher seating and serve popcorn for a movie session.
How to run it
- Children design tickets and token money.
- Assign jobs such as ticket seller, usher and snack bar crew.
- Educators make the popcorn.
- Run the cinema with the crew serving the audience.
You will need
- card
- markers
- token money
- popcorn
- cups or bags
Make it easier or harderOffer simple tasks for younger children; older children can manage the money and seating plan.
SafetyCheck allergies; popcorn is a choking risk for younger children, and educators handle the popcorn machine.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children take on roles and contribute to a group event.
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