Nursery World - We've explored… the world

A parent-run circle time session opened up explorations of countries around the world, which involved kimonos, kilts and a drumming workshop. By Annette Rawstrone

The children learned about the countries’ traditions and cultures with the help of parents

Children from Alyth Kindergarten spent a whirlwind week exploring the world from the comfort of their north London setting when parents were invited to run circle time sessions about a country they had lived in, visited or had some affiliation to.

Tor Alter, head teacher of the Jewish kindergarten, was inspired to organise an international week when planning how to introduce children to the traditions of Tu Bishvat, a Jewish festival that is celebrated in Israel. ‘We want to give children responsibility and ownership that the world is full of diverse people,’ she says. ‘This is about celebrating all cultures and all diversity.’

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