Prac tomorrow....Also, could you please help me?
@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
Perth, Australia
July 12, 2020 8:11am CST
Tomorrow is my first day starting my Practical Placement at the Childcare Centre. I will be there for two weeks ( Mon - Fri ) 8:30am - 5pm. I am very nervous. After I post this Discussion, I am going to get my things together so I am ready tomorrow morning.
I will try hard to come on here tomorrow to talk about my first day but I was wondering if you could all please help me with something. And no worries if you can't, just thought I would ask anyway just in case. But I will be honest, I'm kinda begging for some ideas! 
So on Wednesday, my teacher will be coming in to see me as well as assessing me. Like how I interact with the children as well as watching me do an activity with them. And that is what I am mainly stressing about.
This is what my Assessment Task is word for word:
You have been given the task of planning and implementing an activity that encourages children to be aware of cross-cultural relationships, celebrates cultural differences and respects all cultures.
Your activity must ensure children gain an understanding of 3 cultures including the cultural differences, heritage, backgrounds and language and traditions that include a problem-solving element. Within the 3 cultures you choose for your activity, 1 must be aboriginal and the 2 other cultures must be the least common cultures found during your research withing your setting.
IF ANY of you, have any ideas, my goodness....I would really appreciate it. I'm stressed as hell. Why? I have Monday and Tuesday to bond with the children and work out what their cultures are, decide what activity, buy and / or make things for the activity and then implement it on Wednesday. Like....this is crap to be honest. 2 days? That's all I have to work this all out.
Seriously, I would really appreciate your help with any ideas on simple things I can do to teach and encourage 3 - 4 year olds about 3 cultures. So their attention span is roughly 20 minutes so it needs to be short, sweet, and simple. If by any chance any of you have any ideas even if you think it might be silly, please just tell me! It just may help a light bulb go off in my very nervous and blank mind.
Thank you so much in advance. *stressful inhale and exhale*
So on Wednesday, my teacher will be coming in to see me as well as assessing me. Like how I interact with the children as well as watching me do an activity with them. And that is what I am mainly stressing about.
This is what my Assessment Task is word for word:
You have been given the task of planning and implementing an activity that encourages children to be aware of cross-cultural relationships, celebrates cultural differences and respects all cultures.
Your activity must ensure children gain an understanding of 3 cultures including the cultural differences, heritage, backgrounds and language and traditions that include a problem-solving element. Within the 3 cultures you choose for your activity, 1 must be aboriginal and the 2 other cultures must be the least common cultures found during your research withing your setting.
IF ANY of you, have any ideas, my goodness....I would really appreciate it. I'm stressed as hell. Why? I have Monday and Tuesday to bond with the children and work out what their cultures are, decide what activity, buy and / or make things for the activity and then implement it on Wednesday. Like....this is crap to be honest. 2 days? That's all I have to work this all out.
Seriously, I would really appreciate your help with any ideas on simple things I can do to teach and encourage 3 - 4 year olds about 3 cultures. So their attention span is roughly 20 minutes so it needs to be short, sweet, and simple. If by any chance any of you have any ideas even if you think it might be silly, please just tell me! It just may help a light bulb go off in my very nervous and blank mind.
Thank you so much in advance. *stressful inhale and exhale*23 people like this
22 responses
@JudyEv (326873)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jul 20
I really wish I could help but you have lots of good ideas below and what seems like helpful links. You seem to have so little time to prepare anything if you are busy all day with them. Good luck with this. Hopefully you'll have a lightbulb moment.
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@JudyEv (326873)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Good luck with it. So do you hope to be back there on Monday?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@JudyEv Thank you for taking the time to read this Discussion. The girls at the Childcare Centre all said the same thing, that I had very little time. I guess on a positive note, since being sick and having to have time off I've had more time to think about it. I'm going through this now taking notes and will work on it over the weekend. 
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@just4him (308854)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jul 20
What about reading books about different cultures, what the children like to do, the toys they play with, phrases that are common to those cultures. I know being here, I've learned a lot about the different cultures around the world. If you can find age-appropriate books on the different cultures, I'm sure the children will love them. You could even make one of their toys.
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@ptrikha_2 (45648)
• India
13 Jul 20
@just4him
Books might help. So could some documentaries and YouTube videos as well.
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@just4him (308854)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 You're welcome.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@just4him Thank you so very much for your ideas. They are all noted. I really appreciate your help!
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@kobesbuddy (75156)
• East Tawas, Michigan
12 Jul 20
Maybe you talk about the clothing of these cultures, then arrange for children to dress up in similar attire.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@kobesbuddy That is a great idea! Thank you very much. I've taken note of this as I'd like to sort this all out over the weekend. Thank you! 
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@kobesbuddy (75156)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 We used clothing to simulate other cultures, back in school. It was so much fun and the children loved it!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jul 20
@kobesbuddy That's really cool! I do like the idea.
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@Hannihar (129697)
• Israel
13 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13
I do not have children but I will try my best to come up with some suggestions. Sit in a circle and have them go around and tell something about themselves and their families. I do not know if that is a bit too much for kids that age. Maybe play a game with them and just start chatting with them. Are you supposed to find the different cultures in the class amongst the kids or outside? Maybe bring a picture of some different kids with different cultures and ask to tell you what they see in the picture. Did I give you any suggestions you could use for them. Maybe after the 1st week you can tell it how it is going or how it went. I think the first few days you will e getting your feet wet. I read some of the responses you got and they are very good ones. I probably did not help at all. Sorry.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@Hannihar Hey Hanni, no need to be sorry at all. I am so thankful for you being here giving me ideas! I am only supposed to talk to them about 3 cultures but I am sure I could at least introduce the activity by asking them about theirs. So thank you kindly for suggesting that to me!
Thank you for your answer in general. I've taken note of it all.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jul 20
@Hannihar aww you are so sweet! You are special to me too. So is Sophie even though I've never met her. 
No worries at all. I hope to see you around when you are back on. 
No worries at all. I hope to see you around when you are back on. 1 person likes this
@Hannihar (129697)
• Israel
24 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13
I am glad I did help you out. I thought maybe whatever I wrote was not good for you. You are special and I am so glad you are here too. Just take care of yourself. I will not be here tomorrow or next Thursday.
Tomorrow is our Jewish Sabbath and next Thursday is a fast day that will be hard and no work on that day so I will hopefully get rest and fast and be with Sophie.
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@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
12 Jul 20
You could also use dolls or puppets and use culturally related clothing at dress up time to show different cultures. I think different foods from different cultures is also a great idea - just check with the centre first about allergies. Hopefully you can find some picture books about different cultures as well to read to the children. I also found a link with some cool ideas for you - let us know how it goes!
https://funlearningforkids.com/teaching-diversity-crafts-activities/
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@MissNikki Hey thank you SO very much for reading and answering this Discussion. I was actually hoping you'd see this one. I haven't been able to go back to the Childcare Centre yet as I'm still unwell so I'm still in need of sorting this out.
Thank you very much for all your ideas as well as the link! I have saved it to go through over the weekend for ideas.
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@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
24 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Get well soon hun!
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@amitkokiladitya (171935)
• Agra, India
12 Jul 20
Are child care centres open there in your area
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@amitkokiladitya Yes they are.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jul 20
@amitkokiladitya Not in my state. It's another state or two states on the other side of Australia that is facing difficulties.
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@amitkokiladitya (171935)
• Agra, India
24 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 isn't it unsafe at this point. I heard your country showed a sudden rise in the number of cases
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@SHOHANA Thank you very much for your kind words. Much appreciated!
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@RasmaSandra (74170)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jul 20
I have not had to teach children about different cultures. Perhaps this can give you an idea.
https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/knowledge-areas/environment-curriculum/activities/all-activities/we-are-different-we-are-the-same-teaching-young-children-about-diversity
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@RasmaSandra (74170)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 I am glad I could be of help.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@RasmaSandra Thank you SO very much for the link! I had a quick look and I can already tell it will give me some great ideas! I've saved this link for me to read thoroughly over the weekend. You're a gem, thank you so much!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
13 Jul 20
I remember going to my youngest grandsons preschool activities when his parents were working. There were about 20-25 children there all under 5 years old. One day we all picked a toy that representing many countries and we all went through some music that was from each of the countries. The teachers had the baskets filled with the toys before we got there.
The parents enjoyed that day as much as the children did. That stuck in my head for years and my grandson is now 23 years old. I learned a lot that day as well as loved seeing all the children enjoying it.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
23 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 I like to share things that are good and bad. As long as I can help someone I feel good.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jul 20
@ramapo17 I think that's great. Because good or bad stories can still help people out and / or feel less alone with something they might be dealing with.
@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@ramapo17 That is so sweet! Thank you very much for sharing this with me. I have take note of your words and over the weekend will try sort this activity out for the children. Thank you so very much for taking the time to read this as well as giving me ideas to think about. Really appreciate it a lot!
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
12 Jul 20
it will be tough in starting but I am sure you can do it because you are very friendly so what I think is that you also to become a child while talking about anything. First need to take their trust so it will help a lot. As you are new for them so may you have to give little more time but sure once they like you then its everything easy for you. Best of luck for tomorrow.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
24 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Oh hope you alright and not much serious problem. Best of luck for Monday and take care.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jul 20
@birjudanak Thank you very kindly.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@birjudanak Thank you so much for your kind words and support! Much appreciated! Unfortunately due to being sick with a cold, I was unable to do this activity with the children and haven't been back to the Childcare Centre since. I am not allowed to go back until I am well again. Hopefully this Monday!
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@janethwayne (5193)
• Philippines
22 Jul 21
You can maybe sing them songs and mostly children likes this.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
22 Jul 21
@janethwayne Thank you kindly for your answer. I have already done this work now. I've completed my Childcare Course but I still thank you for taking the time to read and answer.
@florelway (23159)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Jul 20
That would be a challenging task. I am sure you will be able to handle it. Good luck.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@florelway Thank you very kindly.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
12 Jul 20
Are you ready? I think you are for you know what you are going to do. Just have the presence of mind. Good luck.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@Nakitakona Thank you very kindly for you telling me good luck. But no I've no idea what I'm going to do. It's why I was asking you wonderful MyLotters for ideas. Thank you for reading and answering.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
24 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Hope you can get an idea from others.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jul 20
@Nakitakona Thank you, I am sure I will.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
13 Jul 20
first of all, don't worry, i'm sure you'll do fine.
i think kids like to watch cartoons and you can find some interesting things on youtube, like:
and maybe show them few videos and make cards with something that related to some culture, like the one i'll attach here or you can find what i mean here: https://www.yo-yee.com/en/english-speaker-flashcards/55-nationalities.html
and there was also one cartoon, but i don't know what's it called - it's about a boy who gets a call about something important he has to do, but it's in another country and i remember once he went to saudi arabia or something and the girl wore hijab and he learned that people there greet with words "salam" and i thought that was interesting. there are probably episodes where he's meeting different cultures and countries, but i can't remember the name.
i hope this is useful. good luck!
Hey kids, did you know about Culture? Well, after watching this video, you'd know! So, don't just wait, join Cartoons time in this video to know more about s...
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@aureategloom Thank you very kindly for your encouraging words, ideas and the links! I really appreciate it all and have taken note so I can think about it over the weekend!
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
25 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 good luck!
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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
26 Jul 20
1st days of everything will always be very stressful as you still are grasping your duties and responsibilities. Those first days will be a bit tough for you but if you persist and do what is given to you then you will be fine I guess. Making mistakes along the way is normal during the first few weeks or months and take advantage of tjis to correct yourself and learn from it. This will make you a better person in your new line of work.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 20
@rsa101 Thank you very much for your answer.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
17 Jul 20
I am sorry I just logged in to mylot. So, how did you do with the tots?
By now you must have found out that preschool children simply love you the way you are. You are now their hero.
I would have given you that advice - be natural. Sit down on the floor where you could have eye contact with the children. Know their names, ask what they like. Do not ask about the culture. Children are always the same. They love to talk and play and listen when they are asked to.
Having fun? You should. You are in the company of the sweetest creatures on earth.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@eileenleyva No worries at all. I am very thankful you read and answered this discussion.
I did have some children who wanted to be around me and play with them and talk with them which made me feel good.
Thank you so very much for your advice. Very much appreciated! Unfortunately I have to at least talk about cultures as that is my assessment. Otherwise my teacher will not pass me. So it's something I must do even though I'm not really keen on it.
I did have some children who wanted to be around me and play with them and talk with them which made me feel good.
Thank you so very much for your advice. Very much appreciated! Unfortunately I have to at least talk about cultures as that is my assessment. Otherwise my teacher will not pass me. So it's something I must do even though I'm not really keen on it.
@LeaPea2417 (36594)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Jul 20
Good luck. Maybe you could share a simple food from the different culture with the kids.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@LeaPea2417 That is an option if I am allowed to do that. Thank you so very much for your suggestion! Much appreciated!
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
12 Jul 20
May be a skit potraying the culture
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@Lignitecityabishek96 That is an adorable idea and will think about this to see if it's possible to do at the Childcare Centre. Thank you kindly!
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
12 Jul 20
I am sure I am much too late and I love to approach culture from a musical stand. Sorry havn't been here been hanging out at hospitals.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60686)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 20
@Writingghost Oh please, no need to apologise at all! Actually I haven't be able to do this at the Childcare Centre yet as I have been very sick with a cold so I am going through this now, taking notes and will hopefully sort this all out over the weekend.
As for you, I don't wish to pry! I am just hoping you are alright! Thank you so much for coming here and answering my post. Really appreciate it!
Actually I haven't be able to do this at the Childcare Centre yet as I have been very sick with a cold so I am going through this now, taking notes and will hopefully sort this all out over the weekend.
As for you, I don't wish to pry! I am just hoping you are alright! Thank you so much for coming here and answering my post. Really appreciate it!
