REDDAM EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL ST LEONARDS NEWSLETTER Principal’s Message
28th October 2022
By Mrs Simone Cooke
“Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves” - Elvis Duran Dear Parents, What a busy week of celebrations we enjoyed this week. The children have had a fabulous time dressing in their Halloween costumes and scaring all their poor teachers! Our little witches, pumpkins and skeletons let their imaginations run wild and we travelled the school “trick or treating“ and enjoying the job of dressing up. Dressing up as other characters has many benefits for young children. It provides them with a safe space to act out different scenarios, express and conquer fears and of course have lots of fun! With their capes and masks in place, young children have the opportunity to express their inner thoughts and feelings, which reduces stress and tension and encourages them to build self-confidence. Dressing up holds a universal appeal to children and is an important opportunity for children to use their imaginations and develop creativity. Pretending to be someone else, teaches children not only more about others but also about their own self -identity as well. Engaging in role-playing allows children to view different perspectives, builds confidence and helps children make sense of their world.
REDDAM EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL | ST LEONARDS NEWSLETTER
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