What I Want to Be Day ideas for OSHC
11 DIY activities for a what i want to be day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around 11 April (National Pet Day). Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Career Interviews
Children interview an educator about their job, then report back to the group on what they learnt.
Careers Day · What I Want to Be DayCareer Poster
Children research a job they find interesting and design an informative poster to share with the group.
What I Want to Be Day · Careers Day · Big Kids ClubDream Job Research Poster
Children research a job they're interested in and create a poster showing what the work involves, the skills needed and the tools used.
What I Want to Be Day · Careers Day · Dramatic Play Day +1Dress for Your Future
Children dress up as the job they'd like to do one day and share what they would do at work.
At the Building Site · Dramatic Play Day · Careers Day +2Hard Hat Construction Crew
Children dress in hard hats and vests to act as a building crew, working together to complete a pretend construction job.
Careers Day · What I Want to Be Day · Dramatic Play Day +2Job Role-Play Stations
Children rotate through pretend workplaces such as a hospital, café, building site and post office.
Pet Day · Dramatic Play Day · Careers Day +3Pretend Vet Clinic
Children run a vet clinic for soft toys, taking turns as vets, nurses and pet owners. Rich role-play about caring for animals.
Emergency Services Day · Dramatic Play Day · Careers Day +1Rescue Role-Play
Children act out emergency scenarios as firefighters, paramedics, police and callers, practising calm and helpful responses.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Dramatic Play Day · What I Want to Be Day +1Teddy Bear Hospital
Children run a pretend teddy hospital, checking soft toys in at reception, giving checkups and wrapping bandages, building care and empathy.
Café Day · Dramatic Play Day · Careers Day +1Waiter Role-Play
Children take turns as wait staff and customers, taking orders on notepads and carrying trays, practising manners and communication.
Careers Day · What I Want to Be Day · Dramatic Play Day +1When 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.