Camp Out Day / Pretend Campfire Sing-Along
Pretend Campfire Sing-Along
Children gather around a pretend campfire made from cellophane and sticks to sing call-and-response songs together.
How to run it
- Make a pretend fire from sticks, a torch and red, orange and yellow cellophane.
- Seat children in a circle around the fire.
- Teach simple call-and-response and action songs.
- Invite children to lead or suggest songs.
You will need
- sticks or rolled paper logs
- red, orange and yellow cellophane
- battery torch
- song lyrics
Make it easier or harderUse simple echo songs for younger children; older children can make up new verses.
SafetyUse battery lights only, never a real flame.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Singing together builds belonging, wellbeing and confident expression.
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