enjoy it month of June to work on the Festa Junina subject with the students. The celebrations begin on the 12th, the eve of Saint Anthony's Day and end on June 29, Saint Peter's Day. The height of the festivities is between the 23rd and 24th, Saint John's Day.
In the meetings that take place between these dates, you can organize classes that involve activities about the June festival. The options are many and, in addition to teaching important aspects of Brazilian culture, they entertain and develop the ability to collaborate and organize.
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Festa Junina Lesson Plan
Degree: Elementary School
Class 1
To get the students into the June party mood, organize a class to decorate the room with banners, cutouts and paintings.
Necessary material
- tissue paper for pennants
- Paper for drawing figures of the Festa Junina
- Ornaments
- Glue
Class 2
Organize discussions about the importance of working in the countryside for the city. Divide the class into groups and pass topics within the Festa Junina subject such as the history of the Festa Junina, and what is the importance of celebration for Brazilian folklore, regional differences of the party and the social and religious aspects and food and music typical.
Necessary material
- Data Show for students to present their work
Class 3
Organize a gymkhana with June games such as sack race, chair dance, orange dance, balloon popping, hoop and egg race. Ask students to separate into teams and start the competition that adds points according to each test.
Necessary material
- bags
- Whistle
- Boiled eggs
- balloons
- Rings
- oranges
- Chairs
Class 4
After the competition, organize a fraternizing picnic with only typical foods from the June festival. Ask each student, or team in the room, to bring a different dish. Promote a moment of relaxation with June songs and enjoy the food.
Necessary material
- picnic towel
- Cutlery, plates, cups and napkins
- June songs to play in the room
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