Methods of organizing and holding a holiday for children. An excursion into the methodology for organizing holidays and entertainment in kindergarten Methods for organizing children's holidays and concerts
Palace of children's and youth creativity of the Kirovsky district of Donetsk
Ministry of Education and Science of the Donetsk People's Republic
Collection
methodology for organizing and conducting
exhibitions, concerts, competitions
and club days
Compiled by:
Burlaka S.E., Methodist.
Donetsk - 2015
Collection "Methodology for organizing and holding exhibitions, concerts, competitions and club days" - Donetsk: IMC of the Palace of Children's and Youth Creativity of the Kirovsky district of Donetsk. - 2015. - 20s.
The collection is a methodological guide, which contains materials that are a practical guide for conducting various forms of mass work with students in educational institutions.
The collection is addressed to teachers of institutions additional education, teachers-organizers and deputy directors for educational work, circle leadersgeneral education schools.
The collection is approved for publication by the methodological council of the Children's and Youth Youth Theater, protocol № 7 from
Compiled by: Burlaka S.E., Methodist .
Managing editor: Sokur O.A., methodologist.
4.Methods of preparation and holding of competitive events…………………………………………………………….
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Annex 1. Sample regulation on the competition…………………...
Annex 2. Sample application form for participation in the competition ... ..
Appendix 3. Sample label…………………………………..
INTRODUCTION
The educational activities of a children's association (circle, studio, section) of additional education, as well as other educational institutions, cannot be limited only to the "current" educational process, since this may cause a decrease in children's interest in classes and, as a result, a decrease in the overall level of performance .
The teacher needs to actively and thoughtfully use various forms of mass educational work with pupils of the children's association. This will allow:
create a “success situation” for each child;
show the results of educational work;
create conditions for team building;
to form in children the desire to please others at a level accessible to them;
expand the boundaries of the educational process.
The most common forms of mass learning activities in the system of additional education for children are: exhibitions, concerts, club days, competitive events competitions, competitions, festivals, olympiads, etc.
Each of these events has its own content, pedagogical significance, methods of preparation and conduct.
1. METHODOLOGY FOR PREPARING AND HOLDING THE EXHIBITION
Stages of organizing and holding the exhibition:
1. determination of the theme, place and time (period) of the exhibition;
2. drawing up the thematic and exposition plan of the exhibition;
3. selection and design of exhibits;
4. design of the exhibition and related materials;
5. opening of the exhibition;
6. holding an exhibition;
7. closing of the exhibition;
8. aftereffect.
Let's take a closer look at each of these steps:
Stage 1:
When choosing a theme for an exhibition, consider: calendar and academic period, the theme of the academic year, current tasks of the children's association and educational institution.
The choice of venue for the exhibition depends on the topic and timing.
The venue for the exhibition can be: a study room, an exhibition hall, a corridor, a hall on the first floor of an educational institution. Exhibition exhibits can be placed in showcases, on stands, in cabinets, on tables, walls, etc. The time of an exhibition can vary from several hours to several months, depending on its purpose.
Stage 2:
Drawing up a thematic exposition plan will allow the most meaningful and organized preparation and holding of an exhibition of any level.
The structure of the thematic and exposition plan of the exhibition:
1. The theme of the exhibition.
2. Venue of the exhibition.
3. Dates of the exhibition.
4. Goals of the exhibition.
5. Tasks of the exhibition.
6. Compositional construction of the exhibition: the compositional center of the exhibition, the principle of the location of the exhibits of the exhibition, the location of the exhibits.
7. Subject of exhibition works.
8. Type of exhibition works and criteria for their selection.
9. Requirements for registration of exhibition works.
10. Additional design of the exhibition: musical accompaniment (background), catalog of exhibition works, additional information (on the theme of the exhibition or about children's associations), aesthetic additions.
Stage 3:
The selection of exhibition items can be carried out as follows:
works can be taken from pupils of the children's association for the period of the exhibition;
a systematic selection of exhibition works can be carried out (an exhibition fund of a children's association is being formed);
group work can be done.
When selecting exhibition works, it is possible to conduct their competitive presentation, as well as collective discussion.
Rules for registration of exhibition works of pupils of the children's creative association: each work must have a finished look, the necessary design (passe-partout, aesthetic additions, background, etc.), a label must be attached with the following information: title of the work, surname and name of the child, his age, educational institution, the name of the children's association, the surname and initials of the teacher.
Stage 4:
First of all, it must be remembered thatExhibition organized pedagogical event , contributing to the solution of a number of pedagogical tasks, and not decorating the interior of an educational institution.
The exhibition must have: a title, a compositional center, the necessary information and literary additions, an aesthetic design, a catalogue.
Possible options for the location of exhibition works:
sequentially from simple jobs beginner pupils to the complex work of senior students, graduates, and, possibly, a teacher of a children's association;
compositionally, that is, different children's works are combined into small thematic compositions;
the work of each study group (or each children's association) can be located separately;
works can be grouped by directions or types of activity.
Stage 5:
Opening of the exhibition a small but very important stage of its organization and implementation. The opening may include the following elements:
introductory speech of the teacher or administration of the educational institution;
presentation of the content of the exhibition, presentation of the participants of the exhibition;
organizational issues (terms and opening hours of the exhibition, paid or free admission, etc.);
tour of the exhibition.
Stage 6:
The exhibition can be organized as follows:
organize the duty of students of the children's association at the exhibition;
prepare tours of the exhibition;
organize a survey of visitors' opinions about the exhibition (review book, audience award, voting in any form, etc.).
An addition to the exhibition can be performances by creative teams of an educational institution, theatrical performances corresponding to the theme of the exhibition, musical accompaniment, etc.
Stage 7 :
Closing of the exhibition (as well as discovery) has a very important organizational and pedagogical significance, because it allows you to sum up not only this event, but also a certain stage of work with children.
The closing of the exhibition may include the following elements: an introductory speech by the teacher or the administration of the educational institution; Summing up the results of the exhibition (it can be noted best work, active students, creative finds of children); rewarding of exhibitors; final word a teacher or the administration of an educational institution (on further prospects for the exhibition activities of a children's association).
Stage 8 :
Stageaftereffects very important for further work with children:
it is a summing up and determining the prospects for the future. At this stage of work, it is necessary to create a situation of success for each child - participant of the exhibition. To do this, you can reward children with diplomas and prizes, issue an order with gratitude to students from the administration for organizing and holding the exhibition, inform the school about the success of the child, organize an excursion for the participants, and include information about the exhibition in the annals of the children's association.
2. METHOD OF PREPARING AND CARRYING OUT A CONCERT
The main stages of organizing and holding a concert:
1. determine the theme (form of holding) of the concert;
2. determine the date, time and place of the concert;
3. draw up a program or script for a concert;
4. view and select concert numbers;
5. think over the text of the compere and prepare the presenters;
6. prepare and distribute invitation cards;
7. draw up and post posters;
8. hold a rehearsal of the concert;
9. organize and hold a concert;
10. aftereffect.
Let's take a closer look at the work at each of these stages:
Stage 1:
When defining a topic (forms of conducting) the concert must take into account: the calendar and educational period, the current tasks of the activities of the children's association (institution), the theme of the academic year, the characteristics of the audience.
Stage 2:
When determining the date and time of the concert, it is necessary to take into account:
mode of study of schoolchildren;
day of the week, weekends and holidays;
holiday period;
the possibility of visiting the concert by parents;
concert theme.
The optimal time for the concert is from 17:00 on weekdays and from 12:00-14:00 on weekends and holidays. The venue for a concert can be: a concert (assembly) hall, a large recreation area, a hall on the first floor, a large porch of an educational institution, an open stage on the street, a large outdoor area.
Stage 3:
When drawing up a program or plan for a concert, it is necessary to observe following rules:
the concert should begin and end with a "bright" mass number;
if the concert consists of numbers of different genres and styles, you need to start with the “classics” and gradually move on to the modern stage;
you can not put the same type of numbers in a row;
after a mass number accompanied by loud music, it is impossible to stage the performance of the soloist.
The age of the concert participants should also be taken into account - it is better to start the concert with the performances of younger children, and end with the performances of older participants.
Stage 4:
Concert numbers must be viewed and select the necessary at least two weeks before the date of the concert itself. Before viewing the numbers, it is necessary to familiarize the prospective participants with the draft script so that they think over the topic of the speech in advance.
When selecting concert performances, the following requirements must be presented to them: the number must have a finished look, correspond to the theme (form) of the concert; the content of the room should correspond to the age of the children and the level of their preparation.
Stage 5:
entertainer is a necessary and important substantive component of any concert. The conference allows you to: create festive mood; state the necessary information about the participants of the concert and concert numbers; supplement concert performances with thematic information; to congratulate and reward the participants and guests of the concert; smooth out organizational shortcomings during the concert.As an entertainer for children's concerts, it is best to prepare two children boy and girl (boy and girl). The text of the entertainer with the guys needs to be learned in advance, as well as to speak possible options actions of the presenters in cases of organizational misunderstandings during the concert.It is important to discuss the dress code with the presenters, as well as carefully rehearse the behavior on stage.
Stage 6:
invitation cards for a concert, you can arrange it on a computer or a typewriter, and if necessary, make it with the children manually. Such a ticket must contain the following information: a personal appeal to the invitee, the name of the concert, the date, time and place of the concert, address, directions and phone number of the concert venue, a brief annotation of the concert. Distribute invitation cards in an educational institution.
Stage 7:
Poster must contain the following information: name of the concert; date, time and place of the concert; address, location and phone number of the venue of the concert; a short synopsis of the concert; conditions for visiting the concert (for a fee or free of charge).
Stage 8:
Rehearsal a necessary stage in the organization of a concert, which allows solving a number of organizational tasks. During the rehearsal, you should: view each concert number included in the program on stage; rehearse with each participant of the concert exit and exit from the stage; to rehearse, if provided, the awarding of the participants of the concert; discuss with the speakers the requirements (in all details) to the form of stage clothing; set a meeting time for the concert participants.
Stage 9:
Concert organizing rules:
1. 1-2 hours before the start of the concert, you need to check the venue.
2. It is necessary to appoint teachers on duty in the auditorium, on the stage, behind the stage, at the entrance to the educational institution.
3. The concert program (short version) must be printed in several copies and hung at the entrance to the auditorium, behind the stage, on the stage.
4. The meeting time for the concert participants must be scheduled at least 30 minutes before the start of the concert.
5. Before the start of the concert, you need to check the organizational preparation of all participants in the concert, as well as set them up for the upcoming performance.
6. The organizer of the concert needs to be constantly on stage in order to control everything that happens on stage and behind the stage.
At the end of the concert, you should go to each children's group to thank all the children and teachers for their participation (regardless of the quality of the performance).
Stage 10:
Aftereffect stage should include: discussion of errors and shortcomings of the concert performance, correction of identified shortcomings, determination of the prospects for concert activity.
3. METHODOLOGY FOR PREPARING AND HOLDING A CLUB DAY
club day a specially organized mass event for students of a children's association of additional education, meaningfully expanding the topics of the main educational process.
The content of the club day can be interesting and necessary information related to the main educational program, but its transfer to children requires additional conditions (i.e., it cannot be fully described during the main school time).
These additional conditions include:
a long time for presenting information (for example, 30-45 minutes), while in one training session the theoretical part cannot exceed 25-30 minutes;
the inability to divide information into separate parts (for example, when introducing children to the main historical stages in the development of a given type of activity or generalizing various areas of creativity);
the need to include in the conversation viewing or listening to audio or video materials, as well as organizing an exhibition or concert performances;
involvement of a specialist practitioner in this type of activity (for example, a famous athlete or coach, composer or performing musician, artist or sculptor) to work with the children.
A club day can be not only educational, but also leisure-developing in nature (for example, a cinema club, a club for games and undertakings, a birthday, etc.). The pedagogical purpose of such club days creation of conditions for meaningful leisure and communication of pupils of the children's association.
A club day can become an event, the content of which summarizes the knowledge and skills acquired by children in the classroom (for example, a workshop for a holiday or an exhibition-story). Appointment of such club days to give children the opportunity to creatively apply the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in the classroom.
Approximate theme of club days:
club of lovers or connoisseurs (of music, books, dance, painting, etc.);
evening (poetry, music, dance, etc.);
workshop (Santa Claus, souvenirs, Samodelkin, etc.);
game club;
cinema club (thematic, club of cartoon lovers, etc.);
"Magic world (of flowers, toys, paints, music, dance, etc.)";
“Our (feathered, domestic, four-legged, etc.) pets”;
Birthday (light, holiday, etc.);
meeting with an interesting person.
Club days:
lecture-concert (story-concert);
exhibition-story;
thematic game program;
thematic program of cartoons;
workshop;
club;
themed evening or matinee;
oral journal;
performance game;
"Spark", holiday, etc.
Methodology for preparing and holding a club day:
1. Determine the regularity of the club days of the children's association during the school year;
2. Think over the theme of club days for the entire academic year (draw up an annual club work plan);
3. For each club day, think over (if necessary, and clarify) the theme, date, place and time of the event;
4. Determine the form of the club day;
5. Make a plan (scenario) for a specific club day;
6. Think over the design, sound and equipment of the club day;
7. Make a plan for the preparation of the club day, allocate responsibilities;
8. Determine and prepare the leader of the club day;
9. Prepare and distribute invitation cards;
10. Draw up and post a poster (no later than two days in advance).
Club day progress:
the topic of the club day, its main content and participants are announced;
it is advisable to illustrate performances during the club day (with audio, video, concert performances, etc.);
to activate all participants of the club day, you can include a quiz, a creative task, teamwork, etc. in the course of the event;
the total time of the club day (cognitive and developmental topics) should not exceed 1 hour for younger students and 1 hour 20 minutes for teenagers and high school students;
you can end the event with a tea party (if there are not too many participants);
at the end of the club day, it is necessary to sum up the results, thank all the participants of the club day (speakers, spectators, assistants), mark the activists.
4. METHODOLOGY OF PREPARATION AND CARRYING OUT
COMPETITION EVENTS
Pedagogical purpose of competitive events:
identification of the level of special training of children in a certain type of activity;
identification and support of creatively gifted children;
stimulation creative activity students of children's associations of additional education;
support for creatively working teachers of additional education;
organizational and moral support for this type of creativity.
Forms of competitive events: competition (tournament), festival, olympiad, exhibition-competition, competition of children's works (in a certain type of creative activity), competition of young performers (soloists, ensembles, mass groups), review competition, thematic competition or festival, skill competition.
Levels of organization and holding of competitive events: international, regional, city, district, institutional, competitive event within the framework of one children's association.
The main stages of organizing and holding a competitive event:
Stage 1 : creation of an initiative group, determination of the level and thematic focus of the competitive event, determination of its organizers;
Stage 2 : development of a regulation on a competitive event (see below);
Stage 3 : distribution of the regulation to the prospective participants of the competitive event;
Stage 4 : organizing and conducting organizational and methodological events (meetings, consultations, master classes, etc.) for teachers future participants of the competitive event;
Stage 5 : collection of applications for participation in the competitive event;
stage 6 : drawing up a plan for holding a competitive event (schedule for viewing or listening, a plan for a competitive exhibition, etc.), forming a jury;
Stage 7 : organizing contacts with the participants of the competition and solving organizational issues;
Stage 8 : organization and holding of the main competitive events (views, auditions, exhibition shows, competitive events, etc.);
Stage 9 : summing up the results of the competition, determining the winners of the competitive event;
10 stage : organization and holding of final events (gala concerts, demonstration performances, etc.), awarding the winners;
Stage 11 : organizing and conducting methodological events for teachers participants of the competitive event (analysis of the results of the competitive event).
Additional actions in the course of organizing and holding a competitive event:
children must be present at children's competitive events: they can be just spectators, or they can participate in the work of the children's jury or choose the best participant in the competition in the nomination "Audience Award";
to draw attention to the competitive event, it is necessary to hang out a poster a few days before it is held, distribute invitation cards (you must send invitation cards to all members of the initiative group of this competitive event, as well as heads of educational bodies and local administration);
the venue of the competition should be equipped and arranged in accordance with the specifics of this competitive event;
summing up the results of the competitive event and rewarding is best done on a separate day, and the presentation of prizes and gifts should be combined with demonstration performances of the winners;
in the diplomas of the winners of the competitive event, it is necessary to indicate not only the surname and name of the child, but also the name of the educational institution and the children's creative association, as well as the surname and initials of the teacher.
The structure of the regulation on the competitive event (Appendix 1):
Name of the competition (profile, subject).
Competition initiators.
Competition organizers.
Competition goals.
Competition objectives.
Competition deadlines.
Deadlines for submitting applications for participation in the competition.
Competitors.
Competition program.
Competition requirements.
Summing up the results of the competition and awarding.
Competition jury.
Contact number.
Appendices to the regulation on the competitive event (Appendix 2):
1. Application form for participation in the competition:
the name of the competition;
competition nomination;
performer (name and surname of the child (name of the team), age (date of birth), educational institution (school, class, year of study);
competition program (name of works, performed works);
teacher (last name, first name, patronymic in full);
contact phone numbers of the teacher (work and mobile);
additional data (if necessary).
2. Sample label (for works of fine, arts and crafts and technical creativity (Appendix 3):
job title;
performer (surname and name of the child, his age);
educational institution;
children's association;
teacher (surname, initials).
In conclusion of this methodological manual, it should be noted that the more diverse in content and form the educational activities children's association of an additional education institution (school), the more interesting and effective the classes for students will be.
Appendix 1
Sample regulation on the competition
POSITION
about holding a regional competition-exhibition of children's works on artistic knitting "MAGIC CLUB"
The regional competition-exhibition of children's works on artistic knitting is held among the students of the "Artistic knitting" of institutions of additional education and secondary schools.
PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION:
development and stimulation creativity and skill of young craftsmen of artistic knitting;
search and support of talented youth.
COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS:
Students of studios, circles of secondary schools, institutions of additional education of the following age categories can take part in the regional competition-exhibition of children's works on artistic knitting "Magic Ball":
Iage category 8-11 years old;
IIage category 12-14 years old;
IIIage category - 15-18 years.
CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION:
The competition is held in two categories: knitting, crochet.
The following works are submitted for consideration by the jury:
napkins, tablecloths;
toys, artistic compositions;
accessories (handbags, scarves, gloves, hats, collars, mitts, etc.);
knitted jewelry (bracelets, flowers, beads, earrings, etc.).
Competitive works must have a completed exposition and be accompanied by a label (size 8 x 5 cm), which is filled in according to the requirements (name of the work, technique of execution, full name of the author, age of the author, name of the institution, full name of the head ).
Preparing for the holidays is no less interesting than the celebration itself!
You can prepare for the solemn event in different ways, someone entrusts the organization to special advent agencies, while someone prefers to prepare on their own. How to organize a holiday so that it is remembered with positive emotions?
A bright and memorable holiday can be held only by carefully preparing for it. Take all stages of preparation into your own hands, and your celebration will remain in the memory of your guests for many years to come. The main thing is not to put off all things until the last day, but start preparing for the upcoming chores a few weeks before the date of the holiday event.
At first glance, preparing and holding holidays is troublesome and tedious. It's not like that at all! With some effort, you can get no less pleasure from organizing an event than from the holiday itself.
Before you start the preparatory work, draw up an accurate plan, guided by which you can not miss a single important moment.
Invitations and selection of guests
Decide on the number of people you want to see on this unusual day. It can be close friends and relatives, acquaintances or colleagues. Think about whether you want to gather them all at one table or hold the celebration in several stages in order to pay more attention to each company separately.
You can invite to the holiday by sending out invitations, in person or by phone.
Celebration date
When choosing a date for the celebration, focus on the ability of guests to attend your celebration on that day. If it fell on working days - try to reschedule mass celebrations for the weekend so as not to offend anyone.
Room decoration
Festive attributes will help create a festive atmosphere. To celebrate the New Year, cook for guests Carnival masks or jewelry made of shiny tinsel. A special decoration for this holiday will be a smartly decorated Christmas tree and colorful garlands.
If you are celebrating a birthday, be sure to put on a bright hat for each invitee. On the walls you can hang posters with congratulations and blank paper, on which guests can leave their wishes to the hero of the occasion.
What's a party without balloons? They are suitable for any celebration. Modern technologies and skillful hands allow not only to hang individual balloons around the house, but also to build figures of your favorite heroes or festive airy bouquets from them.
Table setting
Table decoration depends on the event to be celebrated. In any case, all utensils and utensils must be perfectly clean, without damage or defects.
On the day of the celebration of the birthday of the eldest family member, cover the table with a snow-white tablecloth, take out a festive set of dishes and cutlery. According to the rules of etiquette, guests should be offered both paper and cloth napkins. Set the table according to the rules of serving and do not forget about fresh flowers for decoration to further emphasize the solemnity of the moment.
On the children's holiday such subtleties are not required. For a small nation, disposable plates and cups with the image of your favorite cartoon characters are quite suitable. In the same style, you can pick up a tablecloth and napkins.
Menu planning
When choosing dishes for a feast, try to make a menu of completely different products. If the company is going to be large, then there should be an appropriate amount of dishes to satisfy the needs of each guest.
It is not recommended to experiment with new recipes for the holiday - use only proven ones so as not to embarrass yourself if the dish is spoiled.
Alcoholic drinks are selected according to the wishes of the participants of the festivities. If it is not possible to find out the preferences of guests, choose an alcoholic assortment, relying on your taste.
Entertainment breaks
Think of a program with contests, songs and jokes so that your guests do not get bored after a hearty meal. It can be charades, cheerful "Crocodile", karaoke. If space permits, arrange a dance warm-up. To monitor the mood of the guests is the main duty of the hospitable host.
How to celebrate at the highest level
When all the preparatory moments are over and the long-awaited date of the holiday has approached, the last push remains - to hold it in such a way that all the guests are satisfied. On the day of the celebration, try to have a good rest before the guests arrive and slowly put yourself in order. Try to stay calm and not lose your cheerful mood.
Greet guests with a smile, say that you are glad to see everyone and thank you for the gifts from the bottom of your heart. During the celebration itself, pay a little attention to each guest, showing respect.
If you feel that you can’t do it yourself, you can turn to the services of a real toastmaster. A specialist of this profile will successfully hold any event, from a wedding to an anniversary, and you will only have to enjoy the communication with the guests.
Variety of forms and types entertainment allows you to plan them in such a way that the load on preparation and conducting was evenly distributed among the music director, educators and among the children. Need to have a schedule entertainment in each age group and overall for kindergarten. It will help to distribute responsibilities for the organization entertainment taking into account the diversity of forms and types, the availability of content for children of this age group.
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celebrations and entertainment in kindergarten
In a preschool institution, an annual long-term plan is drawn up annuallycelebrations and entertainment. long term plan makes it possible to systematically, systematically and therefore successfully prepare for these events and at the same time solve the problems of moral and aesthetic education.
Variety of forms and types entertainment allows you to plan them in such a way that the load on preparation and conducting was evenly distributed among the music director, educators and among the children. Need to have a scheduleentertainmentin each age group and overall for kindergarten . It will help to distribute responsibilities for the organization entertainment taking into account the diversity of forms and types, the availability of content for children of this age group.
Successful holding matinee is determined primarily by a well-thought-out scenario. It should be moderately saturated with spectacles and performances.
The script action must comply with the following requirements:
1. Each episode should be connected to the previous one and the next one.
2. Action develops ascending line. You can’t go from emotionally strong episodes to more weak : This leads to a decrease in attention.
3. Each episode must have an internal construction logic and end before another begins.
4. The action must necessarily be brought to a climax, which reflects the idea of the entire scenario.
5. Final part(the final) is a manifestation of the activity of all participants.
In a well-designed script program, the moments of action and rest of children alternate correctly. So, after the lifting solemn part, the children sit down and listen to poetry, after a cheerful general dance - they watch a dramatization in which only a few children are involved, after moving views there should be no singing. You need to make sure that children do not sit on chairs for a long time.
Long before the holiday on the pedagogical council together with the manager kindergarten , educators and music director discuss the script, as well as a number of issues related to the preparation andholidays: plans for educational work with children inholidays and after holidays, a program of a matinee, projects for decorating group rooms, a hall, a lobby, a site, sketches of attributes and costumes for a procession, dances, dramatizations, gifts for children, a plan for a new exposition at an exhibition for parents, a plan for cleaning rooms, distribution of responsibilities. In the process of discussion, amendments and changes are made to the program. When discussing the script at the teachers' council, it is necessary to determine the role of each teacher, his duties, appoint those responsible for changing children's clothes, for regulating lighting effects, for the exact exit of individual characters, assistance in carrying out surprise moments, etc.
Selecting musical material forholiday programshould take into account the capabilities of children.
The morning program should not be overloaded large quantity speeches. They turn the matinee into a kaleidoscope of successive numbers, sometimes poorly connected with the general idea. holiday . Such a program creates an atmosphere of tension and leads to rapid fatigue of both performers and spectators. A sense of proportion should be observed, guided by artistic taste.
matinee must run at a good pace. lengthy speeches,
too many of them, unjustified pauses - all this tires, discourages the guys, violates a single line of emotional and physiological stress.
The duration of the matinee is 45-50 minutes (in seniors, 35-40 minutes(in junior groups). It does not exceed meaning : at 12-14 minutes, babies and at 25-30 minutes older children begin to show signs of fatigue.
The timing of the program shows the sufficiency of the following number of works:
Junior group:
2 songs
2 common dances;
1 game total;
attractions.
2 poems (individual).
Middle group:
2 songs shared
1 ensemble;
2 common dances
1 dance for girls;
1game;
attractions;
4 poems (individual)
Senior group :
songs : 1 common at the beginning of the matinee, 1 in the middle common + 1 ensemble or solo;
dancing : 1 round dance + 1 for girls + 1 for boys + 1 individual; musical game;
attractions.
6 poems (individual)
Preschool group:
Songs - songs - 1 common at the beginning + 1 common in the middle + 1 common at the end +1 solo or ensemble;
dances - 1-2 general + 1 for girls + 1 for boys + 1 for gifted or weak;
musical games - 2;
poems individual - 8.
Of course, if the children are capable, then you try to expand the repertoire a little. Do not forget that in every matinee there is also a fairy tale or dramatization with the participation of children. The main thing is that in children, throughout holiday , "THE EYES DID NOT GO OUT". This is what we are all called to do. calculate : repertoire, dressing up.
The program of morning performances in younger groups includes more spectacular moments performed by older children and adults. The actions of babies are still simple, their independence is little manifested. They sing songs together with the teacher, at first only singing along with him. Dances and gamesare shown. As a surprise performance, a puppet theater character is often introduced, who leads part of the program. holiday (Parsley, Santa Claus).
The smallest preschoolers are pleased, first of all, with the attributes that they have in hands : checkboxes, Balloons, flowers. Festive they do not immediately notice the design of the room, for this they have to specially attract their attention, give them time to examine it. Children are initially very reserved in expressing their feelings. Cheerful music, movements with colored handkerchiefs make them smile, desire to move.
The variety of vivid impressions can sometimes cause retardation in children. Their skills are still unstable, and children can forget the order of movements, building in a familiar dance, so the teacher helps them all the time.
Older children are characterized by greater activity in perception and performance. The colorful decoration of the room, various attributes, costumes of characters - all this attracts the attention of the children. They themselves notice the details of the design, admire the lighting effects.
At matinees, children of older groups largely act independently, without the help of a teacher, confidentlyplaying familiar games, dances, participate in dramatizations. They freely navigate in the team, monitor the correct implementation of the actions of their comrades.
The main requirement for any holiday - active participation in it of each child. All children must participate in performances. This is achieved, first of all, by the fact that part of the songs, dances, games, round dances are performed collectively. In addition, each child must perform individually or with a small group of children. Collective performances always alternate with individual reading of poems, playing the children's musical instruments. Sometimes a small group of children come together in surprise performances. They perform songs and dances of various characters, play small dramatizations.
Individual performances help shy children overcome shyness, develop self-confidence, overcome stiffness in movements. In individual performances, each child is given the opportunity to show their musical and creative abilities.
To keep children interested in holiday should not be held several full-scale rehearsals, it is best to polish the matinee program by numbers, and only on the eve of theholiday to hold a general(technical) rehearsal - entry, sequence of numbers, exits of child characters without playing episodes at all. So the children will not feel that everything has already happened.
The work of children, which occupies a worthy place in educational work kindergarten, on the eve of the holiday takes on special significance. Teachers include classes in the plan of educational work, in which, together with children, they make crafts and decorations for games, dances and round dances(stars, flowers, badges, flags, ribbons, twigs, etc.). Handmade, these crafts and decorations are dear to children. With great joy they play and dance with them on holiday , and then cherish them, use them inafter the holiday games. manager kindergarten checks dailythe course of the preparatory work helps the team. Only such a clear organization makes it possible to prepare in a timely and calm manner for holiday.
For good, joyfulchildren's holidayadult performances are very important. Performances by adultschildren's holidayalways unexpected and surprising. If the parents speak, then the children are extremely proud of them. The authority of parents in the eyes of children is undoubtedly rising.
On the day of the holiday matinee, the clear work of the entire team is especially important; everyone should know his duties well and perform them quickly and calmly. This is important in order to create in the morning and then keep until the very end of the day joyful, festive the mood of each child, in order to prevent nervous overexcitation of children due to unpreparedness, haste, stupid fuss.
Parents are welcome guests holiday . Be sure to warn them about the need to bring a change of shoes. After the matinee, invite parents to write down their impressions inBook of reviews and wishes.
Matinee in kindergarten - this is a kind of report of teachers to parents about the work done.Holiday in kindergartenclearly demonstrates to parents what their child has learned over the past few months visiting the kindergarten. In addition, this is an opportunity for parents to get an idea of what kind of relationship a child has with a team and with other children, compare their child’s skills with those of their peers, and, possibly, highlight some problematic points that should be worked on at home, evaluate behavior child in collective : how sociable he is, whether he is shy, and whether he is disciplined enough.
A holiday in kindergarten is, first of all, the great work done by the entire team, since many employees are involved in this event kindergarten : educators, specialists, housekeepers, cooks, medical workers, administration, etc. Thereforeholiday is a common thing! But everyone has their own role, their own responsibilities. And it can be very difficult to separate the responsibilities of a music director and educator, because successfulholding a holidaydepends on joint organized work teachers.
The activities of the educator festive matinees are very diverse. The most responsible is the role of the leader, his emotionality, liveliness, ability to communicate directly with children, expressive performance of poetic texts largely determine the general mood and pace of conducting holiday . The facilitator must not only know the program well, but also be able to quickly respond to unexpected random changes. The host must know the songs, dances, games of children well and, if necessary, help the children perform a dance or dramatization. Teachers help decorate the hall for holidays and remove all the attributes after their matinee.
Don't ignore and appearance leader. Clothing, shoes and make-up must be festive , but not defiant, therefore, deep necklines, short skirts are excluded,"flip flops" .
If you are instructing your parents to sew or decorate a costume, prepare attributes, then make sure that they bring them in advance, and you can check them out otherwise holiday can happenthat the elastic bands on the hats will tear, the attributes will break, etc.
During the holiday do not touch children with your hands, but in order to rebuild them, you just need to tell them about it.
The outcome of the matinee largely depends on the rules of behavior for children at the matinee.
Children need to know some of them:
Don't speak loudly(do not shout) ;
walk calmly(not to run) ;
Remember why we are in the hall;
Feel free to show your abilities;
Care about each other(do not offend);
To help each other(don't laugh) ;
Listen carefully to each other(let everyone say);
Don't get distracted by your parents.
Since 50 percent of the time in music classes is devoted to movement, children need a comfortable shoes : soft, flexible, light - comfortable in every way. The most common option is Czechs and ballet flats. The same shoes are suitable for holidays.
The same can be said about everythingfestive costume in general. Many parents are addicted to the desire to highlight their child : they buy magnificent long, puffy dresses for girls, tailcoats for boys. But it is not always convenient for children to move in them! And"mods" will feel uncomfortable. Very expensive, frilly outfits can confuse other children and their parents.
Results celebrationshould be discussed with the children. usually with them held a conversation about the past matinee, the ideas and impressions about it are clarified. Baby It is desirable to write down the answers and place them on the stand for parents.
In some children's gardens there is a good tradition of fixing festive impressions in the music class. Children come to the hall where the decoration is left holiday , are details of costumes, attributes for games. The teacher invites the children to remember what they liked at the matinee, exchange impressions and perform songs, poems, games, dances, dramatizations at will.
There is also a discussion of the matinee among teachers.
Was it a well built matinee?
How did the presenter cope with her responsible role: how led the holiday (lively, interesting); did you see the children, their mood, did you establish contact with them; what was the speech leading; what was the resourcefulness of the presenter, her understanding of the situation(when skipping or changing the number, etc.). How and in what way did the teachers of the groups help the presenter.
how music director coped with its main task - the selection festive music and performance.
How children performed poems, songs, games, dances, round dances, dramatizations.
What is the level of musical, singing and rhythmic abilities of children.
Did it sound natural? children's voices whether the movements of the children were spontaneous.
What was creative development of children.
How was the health and mood of the children(speakers, listeners). What the children especially liked.
How did they react to the speeches of adults.
Holiday duration . Were there signs of overwork in the children?
Literature:
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2. Vetlugina N. A. Musical education in kindergarten. - M., 1981
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4. Shchennikova VN The role of manuals and musical didactic games in the development of children's creative activity // Artistic creativity in kindergarten. - M., 1974
Methodology for holding children's parties
Classification of holidays and their content
AT preschool institutions a wonderful tradition was established to solemnly celebrate the holiday.
Holidays are of different types:
1. Public: March 8, Victory Day.
2. Household, which include the New Year holiday.
3. Seasonal: seeing off Winter, Bird Day, summer holiday
1. Public holidays are held with special solemnity. Such a holiday begins with the grand entrance of children into the hall with red flags, balls, flowers, then they rebuild to face the guests. A festive roll call begins, followed by a concert. Solemnity gives way to fun entertainment, games, dances, round dances.
Children's performances are interspersed with amusement games that bring animation, fun and do not require pre-training. Preschoolers compete in dexterity, ingenuity.
The final part of the holiday again emphasizes the solemnity and joy of what is happening. Greetings from adults, roll call from children.
In each kindergarten, the festive ritual is complemented by its own interesting finds. This feature (variety of options) is also typical for holding other types of holidays.
3. Household and seasonal holidays differ from public ones in their themes related to everyday life, the life of children, decoration and construction, in which there is more immediacy, less solemnity. A special place among them is occupied by the New Year holiday, one of the most beloved by children. This is a fabulous holiday full of magical transformations, promising preschoolers a lot of exciting surprises.
Centre New Year's celebration- Christmas tree sparkling with lights and toys. The beauty of spruce usually captures children so much that the holiday can only begin with it. To cheerful music, preschoolers, together with the teacher, enter the hall and examine the Christmas tree, its festive outfit. After going around her several times, they take their seats. They sing cheerful songs, dance round the Christmas tree. But the most important thing begins with the appearance of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden. They bring jokes, fun, games, riddles, fairy-tale miracles and, of course, gifts.
3. The themes of seasonal holidays are the life and activities of children. For example, during a summer holiday, they show how they got stronger in the country, how dexterous they became, how many new songs, poems, etc. they learned. The holiday usually takes place on a site or in a forest clearing. Decorations are mostly created by the hands of educators and children. These can be garlands of greenery, flowers, bordering the site, painted balls, lanterns, figurines of animals rotating from the wind, large, bright, made of cardboard and painted mushrooms, huts, etc.
The summer holiday is usually held in the form of a concert, which ends with a fabulous dramatization and toasts.
The main purpose of such a holiday is to show the happy life of children, the successes they have achieved in development.
Holidays that bring joy and fun to children serve as an important means of their harmonious education. Full preparation for them and their successful implementation depend on the serious, intelligent, creative work of the educator. (1/2)
Celebrating national holidays with children ( New Year, March 8, May 1, Victory Day, autumn and summer holidays). Children are brought up with a sense of belonging to a national celebration, children are involved in preparing for the holiday, decorating the festive decoration of the kindergarten, making souvenirs and gifts.
An interesting form of work was the holding of musical entertainment for children.
Children are organized a puppet theater performance, home-made concerts by the children themselves, listening to music, fairy tales, watching children's videos, animated films, etc.
All children take an active part in entertainment, learn goodwill and the ability to independently evaluate the actions of the characters.
Preparation and organization of the holiday in kindergarten. Main stages of work
Preparing and holding a holiday in a kindergarten is a long, painstaking and complex work that requires complex joint activities of educators, a music director and, of course, children. To organize this work, everyone needs to consistently act according to a single plan, overcoming one by one all the stages of preparing the holiday.
Studying the experience of kindergartens and schools in organizing holidays, we have identified the following stages of work on the holiday. Consider them:
Stage I - preliminary planning.
Stage II - work on the script.
Stage III - a preliminary acquaintance of children with the holiday.
Stage IV - rehearsals.
Stage V - holding a holiday.
Stage VI - summing up.
Stage VII - the aftereffect of the holiday.
I. At the beginning of the academic year, a meeting of the teaching staff is held, at which the work plan for the year is discussed. There is a choice of holidays and the timing of their implementation.
II. At the second stage, direct preparation for the holiday begins. Educators, looking through programs for a given age group, select speech material for children in their group, taking into account their individual characteristics, ability and knowledge. The music director selects dances, and the selection is carried out taking into account the capabilities of each individual child and the group of children as a whole. The music director, together with the teacher, chooses songs that children can perform.
At this stage of preparation, a holiday scenario is created, which includes already selected speech and musical material. Moreover, the first holiday in the academic year (usually this is a holiday of autumn) is built on a very simple material. The holiday includes as many spectacles and games as possible, in which the teaching staff plays a leading role, and the musical speech activity of children is based on the skills acquired this year. At subsequent holidays, spectacles and games are gradually replaced by children's performances, and teachers are left with only the role of a leader.
Thus, a holiday in kindergarten is used to consolidate the studied material, summing up.
III. When the script is ready, the educators conduct classes in their groups, in which the children are told about the upcoming holiday, what kind of holiday it is and what it is dedicated to. If this holiday was already celebrated last year, then everyone remembers what happened on it. The teacher finds out what the children remember and, if necessary, fills in the gaps in the memory of the children.
After the children have figured out what kind of holiday it is, they are explained who will be present on it (parents, educators, children from other groups, etc.) and what the children themselves will do. At this stage, children should understand their tasks, realize their role in the process of preparing and holding a holiday, so that in the course of learning poems, staging songs and dances, preparing the hall, they see, understand why they are doing it. It is necessary to set a goal for the child, towards which he will move with the help of teachers.
IV. After defining goals and objectives, direct work begins on learning poems, songs, staging dances, decorating the hall, and making accessories for costumes. At this stage, work is also underway on the script, where changes and adjustments that have appeared during work are being made. Thus, the final version of the script appears just before the start of the holiday.
V. When that very long-awaited day comes, when the transformed and decorated hall is full of spectators and the children are waiting with bated breath for the action to begin ... the holiday begins ... passes ... and ends, but the work on the holiday does not end.
Stage VI is summing up. As we have already noted, the memory of children, and even adults, keeps bright, joyful, vivid impressions that the holiday is rich in for a long time. And the task of teachers at this stage is to “attach” to these memories the skills, abilities and knowledge that children received at the holiday and in the process of preparing it. To do this, conversations are held in which children remember what they liked, with the help of a teacher, the most important and most important thing in the holiday is highlighted, incomprehensible moments are explained.
Stage VII - the aftereffect of the holiday. At this stage, the most meaningful and colorful impressions related to the theme of the holiday are fixed, they are imprinted in drawings and modeling.
At music lessons, children repeat their favorite dances and actions of individual characters. Some performances are repeated several times, changing performers.
All this helps to feel the content of the holiday deeper, keep good memories of it and, which is very important for preschoolers, make the most of this situation for education and upbringing.
Requirements for organizing and holding holidays
Responsibility for the preparation and holding of the holiday lies with the entire team. The festive program is discussed and adopted with additions and changes. The duties of the work area for which he is responsible are distributed among all members of the team: decorating the hall, preparing costumes, crafting attributes, etc.
The leader of the holiday is chosen. The role of the leader is very responsible - this is the person who leads the holiday.
It should be taken very seriously and responsibly, since the success of the celebration largely depends on the host. The leader should be a teacher who has a high culture, resourceful, cheerful, who knows children and their characteristics, who knows how to hold on freely and naturally.
The host should attend pre-holiday music classes in order to know all the festive numbers well and, if necessary, help the children in dancing and staging. Sometimes the music director takes on the role of host at the celebration.
Holidays for children of the younger and middle groups are arranged separately from the older ones, since the content of the holiday for children of older groups is difficult for the perception of kids. In addition, it takes longer, which is tiring. The program of the matinee for children of younger groups also includes songs, poems, games, dances, dramatizations, but simpler ones accessible to this age. The duration of the matinee for children of younger groups is approximately 30-40 minutes, for older ones 45-50 minutes.
If both matinees are held on the same day, then the matinee for kids starts first. Kids always celebrate in the morning, and older ones in the afternoon, but no later. In the morning, children are not tired, they perceive and perform songs, games and dances better. At the same time, they develop endurance. Skill, consolidation of a number of skills.
Songs, games, dances are given to children at regular music lessons a month and a half before the holiday. Children do not even know that this repertoire will be included in the holiday program. Surprise numbers are prepared with children much closer to the holiday.
The festive program can include not only songs with a festive theme, but also folk, comic, related to the game.
Games always bring revival, joy, immediacy, they must be included in the festive program. When selecting games for a holiday, it is necessary to take into account not only the interest of the participants, but also the children - spectators, so that they watch and experience along with the players.
Games that are held at the holiday should be somewhat brighter than in everyday activities (costumes, their elements, attributes).
Dancing gives children joy and pleasure. They must be achieved in terms of content and character of movements.
Songs, games, dances, dramatizations are not randomly placed in the program. Their sequence needs to be thought out from different angles (for example, brighter, more interesting, funny numbers are best included in the second half of the program, when the children's attention is somewhat weakened).
Artistic word take a significant place at the festival. Children read poetry, stage fairy tales, stories.
Expressiveness in children's performance is extremely important, then the work reaches the child better and is more deeply imprinted.
The holiday is not only a means of raising children, but also a form of pedagogical propaganda among parents. Therefore, parents should be included in preparatory work to him (preparation of costumes, attributes, etc.) invite to the holiday.
The results of the holiday should be discussed at the pedagogical meeting. It also determines the work to deepen the impressions of children in the post-holiday days. Usually a conversation is held with them about the past holiday, the idea and impression of it is specified. It is advisable to write down the children's answers and place them on a stand for parents. Festive decoration groups and the hall can be saved for several days after the holiday, and then it should be carefully cleaned with the help of children
A holiday is an artistic organization of social life, in which everything is concentrated, everything is compressed, everything has acquired an effective exciting form (A.V. Lunacharsky).
A holiday is a peculiar form of organizing the life and activities of a team, which is of great educational importance, as it acquaints pupils with the life of their region, country, enriches them with vivid imaginative impressions, brings joy to the life of the team, and makes it possible to have fun and culturally relax. The preparation and holding of the holiday activate children, increase the general tone of life and thus have a beneficial effect on the quality of all educational work.
A holiday is an expectation of tomorrow's joy, mutual enrichment, a manifestation of creativity, impressions and discoveries. Getting involved in the preparation of the holiday, younger students will definitely learn something new, their horizons are expanding, their spiritual life is enriched. The solemnity, emotional richness, colorfulness of theatrical performances and holidays form moral and aesthetic feelings: joy, pride, admiration, delight. The duty of a teacher is to introduce children into the world of spiritual values, to teach them to be surprised by the multicolored life, to enjoy communication with art. At the same time, the wider the palette of means of education used by the teacher, the richer and more meaningful the communication between the teacher and pupils, the cleaner the atmosphere in the team: the guys have common concerns, experiences, they have something to talk about, discuss, there is something to learn from others. Impression, - wrote Sh.A. Amonashvili, - is the force that sets the weather in the spiritual world of the child, and therefore it is necessary that it be kind and uplifting.
One of the main conditions for a successful celebration is its clear organization.
To hold the holiday, a commission (council of affairs) is created, which, no later than a month before the holiday, is detailed plan its implementation. The plan should reflect the entire course of preparation, provide for activities related to its implementation, determine the content, forms and methods of work of students. The plan indicates the persons responsible for different areas of pre-holiday work.
An important feature of the holiday preparation plan is the thoughtful distribution of creative tasks to all primary teams. This ensures the development of healthy rivalry, stimulates the activity, initiative, amateur performance of students, allows you to identify the abilities and talents of each pupil, and contributes to the development of his creative individuality. The prepared plan is discussed and approved at a meeting of the case council. After that, it takes effect.
Participation in the preparation of the holiday of children of different age groups creates a special mood in the team, an atmosphere of closeness, business cooperation between teachers and pupils, uniting them as accomplices, equal partners in the organization of a common cause.
Creating a joyful pre-holiday upsurge in the team is an important psychological factor that provides teachers with a successful solution to many pedagogical problems.
The holiday usually contains three parts, each of which contributes its share to the overall content.
To the first part all solemn moments are included: congratulations on the holiday, summing up the results of work, awarding the winners of the competition, speeches by guests of honor, etc.
Second art part, served in unexpected, vivid forms, if possible, reveals the very idea of \u200b\u200bthe holiday, enriches the pupils with vivid impressions. Often this part is built in the form of a concert of amateur performances, a surprise concert of primary groups.
The third part may consist of mass dances, games, attractions, competitions.
plays an important role in the festival art, which should be presented in different types and forms. Music, dance, painting, theatricalization decorate the holiday, make it fun and interesting. Festive decoration of the room, the sounds of cheerful music create good mood, make students feel that they came to the holiday, where everything is different from weekdays, where everything is interesting, unusual, where a lot of pleasant and joyful awaits them.
The celebration should be thought out to the smallest detail: entrance to the hall, seating arrangements, order of performances, exit from the hall after the end of the holiday - all this must be foreseen in detail so that organizational problems do not disturb the festive mood of the participants.
Despite the fact that a large number of holidays of different nature and theme are held, each of them is prepared taking into account the general methodology. At the same time, the holiday, depending on its purpose, has some features in its preparation and conduct.
For example, let's take a look at some features of the folklore festival.
The originality of folk holidays and rituals, due to the inclusion and their content of solemn rituals, actions, oral folk art , perceived by the heart, has a strong impact on the emotional sphere of the individual. Moreover, along with the beauty of artistic folk art, students also learn the national features of a hardworking people in love with their land: hospitality, love of life, optimism, justice, religiosity, kindness, love for nature, etc.
Folk holidays and rituals of Belarusians are subject to the annual calendar.
The work of preparing a folklore holiday is divided into several stages. The first is the study of literature, selection of text, songs, instrumental and choreographic material. You can carry out special work to collect the festive folklore of a certain area, make recordings of folk songs performed by talented amateur art groups and individual performers.
Guests are invited to the holiday - parents, grandparents, folk performers, craftsmen, folk musicians.
The second stage is an introductory conversation, the purpose of which is to tell about the essence of the holiday, to get interested in its preparation. Third stage – direct script development, preparation of costumes, presenters, decoration of the premises. The main thing in script development is to emphasize main idea holiday, carefully work out the storyline, composition, sequence of actions. The scenario of a folklore holiday necessarily includes theatricalization, round dances, folk games and dances, comic sentences, proverbs, sayings. An important condition for the success of the celebration is the preparation leading, their command of the language, the ability to improvise, emotional infection.
When holding folklore holidays in the primary grades, it is necessary to take into account the age characteristics of children: the concreteness of thinking, impulsiveness, emotionality, and peculiarities of world perception.
After the celebration, children should be given the opportunity to exchange thoughts, express their impressions, feelings, wishes.
Common Mistakes when holding matinees in elementary grades
Passion for mass events, reducing all educational work to mass holidays. “There is nothing more harmful than turning the life of children into a continuous series of festivities, performances, performances ... This brings up in children an unhealthy attitude to work, instability, superficiality ... Children should study life more, be closer to life ...”, wrote N.K. Krupskaya.
· Unsuccessful choice of the theme of the holiday. (For example, on moral topics, more effective ethical conversations not holidays).
· Oversaturation of the holiday with literary material (poems, montages, texts), requiring numerous rehearsals.
· Children are not involved in the choice of the theme of the holiday, its preparation.
· The passivity of most of the children (spectators) at the festival itself, which leads to the fact that schoolchildren begin to violate the norms of behavior, and the teacher turns into a "supervisor" of discipline.
· Ill-conceived participation of guests (lack of attention of the "hosts" to the guests, too long speeches of the guests, etc.).
· Unsuccessful musical accompaniment ("adult" songs, technical problems in sound recording, use of the same musical instruments).
· Absence or violation of the sense of proportion, taste in the decoration of the premises where the holiday is held.
The duration of the holiday in time.
· A clear organization is not always provided, which negatively affects the festive mood (children are depressed, tired, twitchy).
Pursuit of modern trendy forms of holding traditional holiday often "kill" the soul, obscure the main meaning of the holiday, its originality, uniqueness and originality.
