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Around the World Day / Landmark Photo Booth

Landmark Photo Booth

Educators draw a famous world landmark on the whiteboard and children pose in front of it as if on holiday, sparking talk about travel and places.

How to run it

  1. Draw a large landmark on a whiteboard or butcher's paper.
  2. Add simple props like sunglasses, hats and suitcases.
  3. Children pose as tourists while an educator takes photos.
  4. Share a few facts about the landmark and its country.
  5. Print or display the photos with captions.

You will need

  • whiteboard and markers
  • camera or device
  • travel props
Make it easier or harderYounger children can simply pose and play; older children can draw the landmark and write the captions.
SafetyFollow the service's photo consent policy.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 2Children use role play and conversation to explore places beyond their own community.

Fits these theme days

Around the World DayHolidays and Travel WeekPhotography DayDramatic Play Day

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