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Around the World Day / Make Your Own Passport

Make Your Own Passport

Children make their own passports and collect a stamp at each country station, building excitement for a travel-themed day.

How to run it

  1. Fold paper into small booklets and staple the spine.
  2. Children add a self-portrait, name and details on the first page.
  3. Decorate the cover.
  4. Set up a stamp at each country station.
  5. Children collect stamps as they complete each activity.

You will need

  • paper
  • stapler
  • markers
  • stamps and ink pads
Make it easier or harderPre-fold booklets for younger children; older children can write a fact on each stamped page.
SafetyAn educator operates the stapler.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children represent their identity and track their learning across the day.

Fits these theme days

Around the World DayHolidays and Travel WeekHarmony DayCulture Celebration Day

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