Aim

To explore personal experiences of celebrations.

Lesson

Begin by informing the children that this half term they are going to be thinking about celebrations. Brainstorm the word 'celebration'.

Following discussion, inform children that many celebrations recall an event in the past. Give the examples.

Share with children a suitable story which either features a celebration or is the source of one.

Activity

Following discussion, groups of children could:

• write about a celebration in which they have taken part
• plan a celebration of an important event in their lives, or in the life of the school
• find out about celebrations throughout the year.