Music Festival Day / Mini Music Festival
Mini Music Festival
Children perform songs and dances on a pretend festival stage for an audience of peers.
How to run it
- Set up a stage area with a speaker and microphone.
- Have children sign up for acts in groups or solo.
- Allow practice time.
- Run the festival with an MC and celebrate every act.
You will need
- speaker
- microphone
- music
- sign-up sheet
Make it easier or harderYounger children can perform as a group; older children can run sound and MC duties.
SafetyCheck song lyrics are age-appropriate, and provide shade and water.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 1Children build confidence and communicate through performance.
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