Play Time
Young children might not be interested in a formal Burns Supper, but how about a version of it just for them? They could sing or recite Scottish songs or rhymes such as Katie Bairdie, Ally Bally Bee, the Jeelie Piece, the Welly Song, and You Cannae Shove Your Granny Aff a Bus. Everyone can join in, or children can sing individually. Not everyone is a performer, and some will prefer just to watch their friends, or clap along.
Children may enjoy the drama of seeing an older person address the haggis, after seeing it being carried into the room to the accompaniment of bagpipe music.
You could involve children, before the event, in discussing what Scottish food you will eat. Keep it as simples as local cheeses and oatcakes if you like, or salmon. Or they could help you to make shortbread, cock-a-leekie, or cranachan.
Play Scottish music throughout, and there may be dancing!
Kindly supplied by Wee Acorns Nursery
The Joy of Sledding
What child, or adult for that matter, doesn’t love the sensation of sledding? Speeding down a snowy hill is the best fun ever. It can also be dangerous, which of course is half the fun. Every time it snows, sledding injuries flood the country’s A&E departments and more than half of them are head injuries, most not serious, but some deadly.
To sled in safety, follow these rules:
Choose the right hill. The best are not too steep and have a long flat area at the bottom to allow for a gentle stop. Avoid those which end at a road or a car park, but also those which end at a line of trees, a pond or a wall!
Choose the right sled. Old fashioned sleds with wooden seats and tall blades look wonderful, but on the soft sort of snow we tend to get in the UK, their sheer weight can cause them to sink or run too slowly. Conversely, on compacted snow or ice, the thin blades travel so quickly it’s easy to lose control. Plastic sleds with a braking system work well on softer snow, but can crack on compacted snow or ice, especially if they hit a stone. Metal tray-style sleds work well on all surfaces and are very robust, but can get up considerable speed, so may not be suitable for very young children.
Wear sensible winter clothing. Hats, gloves, snow pants, winter
jacket,
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anything that is waterproof and warm. Cycle helmets can be useful head protectors in case of a tumble.
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