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Kids’ Fair – Introduction and Overview 

As an English teacher, I wanted to give my students a chance to use the language, so I organized a Kids’ Fair with Grade 4. The aim was to let children practice English while having fun buying and selling items they prepared.


Procedure

1. Planning – The school has four parallel classes, each with about 40 students. I divided the classes into small groups and told them to label every item and learn set phrases for the fair. We also made a price list in English to reinforce numbers.

2. Rehearsals – Each class had a short rehearsal so students could practice sales dialogues and feel comfortable with the vocabulary. We role‑played common exchanges such as “How much does this cost?” and “I would like to buy…”.

3. Preparation – Parents helped with decorations. They arrived early, set up stalls by 7:30 a.m., and then left the area to the students. Posters with useful English expressions were hung around the classroom.

4. Opening – Fair began at 9 a.m. with the arrival of our principal and chief guest, who opened the event. Chief guest gave an English speech praising students’ effort and reminding everyone of language rule.

5. Running the Fair – It lasted one hour. Teachers and students from other grades visited stalls to buy items, giving participants opportunities to speak English. Shy learners initiated conversations using practiced phrases.

6. Success – Event ran smoothly, and participants and visitors reported an enjoyable and educational experience. Many students said speaking English felt natural in lively market setting.


Rules of Fair

- No Sinhala may be spoken during fair.

- All buyers must communicate in English.

Fair provided a lively, authentic context for language practice and was deemed a success by students, teachers, and parents alike.





Written by Wasana (15th Bacth-17th intake)

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