Bonfire night can be beautiful but also very scary for children. There is loud noises, bright lights, crowds and unusual smells.
To help prepare young children here are some ideas-
Sounds
Mimic sounds- Play recordings of fireworks and encourage children to describe what they hear: "bang," "whizz," "pop," "sizzle," etc.
Make their own sounds- Use percussion instruments or household objects (pots, spoons, shakers) to create firework-like noises, allowing children to experiment with different sounds.
Body movement-
Sparkling Stars- Children can make small, twinkling movements with their hands and fingers, mimicking the trails of a sparkler.
Whizzing Rockets- Children can slowly reach up high, then swoosh down, making a "whoosh" sound.
Banging fireworks - Children can jump up and make a big "boom" sound, followed by a slow descent.
Popping- Children can reach up high, then spread their arms wide, making a "pop" sound and showing the colorful burst with their fingers.
Spin around- spin around or tumble over like the Catherine Wheel firework.
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