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Careers Day / When I Grow Up Dress-Up

When I Grow Up Dress-Up

Children dress as a career they'd like to have one day and explain to the group what the job involves.

How to run it

  1. Let families know in advance or provide a dress-up box.
  2. Help children choose and assemble their outfit.
  3. Gather in a circle and have each child share their career and what it involves.
  4. Take a group photo of everyone's future jobs.

You will need

  • dress-ups
  • props
Make it easier or harderYounger children say one thing about their job; older children give a short talk with a prop.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Sharing future dreams builds children's sense of identity and confidence speaking.

Fits these theme days

Careers DayWhat I Want to Be DayDramatic Play DayShow and Tell Day

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