Dora's Pirate

Charity event: Dora's Pirate Adventure Party for children

2 hrs event, Nickelodeon, the National Library Board & Starhubbers help to facilitate the birthday party.
I was a little worried of not able to handle this task yet I wanna help.

Didn't attend the briefing held on Friday, I was even uncertain & jittery.
Phew! Awesome Emcee demonstrated the games & activities, highlighted what to take note blah blah blah. Conclusion is be happy & play with the kids!!!

Most Kids are adorable. We asked if they want to wear their kerchief from goodies bag. Because there were so many of us... we didn't know, one of the kido got a little fed up & said:"You're already the fifth person asking this." & I went "oopz, sorry." Haha. (Anne was the fourth)

I enjoyed the games! I went up stage & joined 'em. As mentioned by the emcee: "Kids like to watch & follow what you are doing." , so we were the motivators... gesturing what to do, like saluting or putting both hands on hip... when emcee said: "Pirates, Dora. etc" Everybody got so excited! I think I was part of them... cos i was giggling none stop.

They were required to imagine "walking on sea of rocks, butterflies, darkness!" Ooh! I love " 1 - 5 & freeze" all of them were so serious when they were "freezing". Also in the game, they had to find their so called treasure (it's costumes). They had to sing & dance.. & I followed. I never knew I could sing & dance to Children song! At that moment, I felt like one of Hi-five characters!

For the last segment, they had to make their own pirates' flag & hat. We had to help them with the double sided tape, markers, stickers.. & basically, making sure the everyone was okay & doing the right thing. I was seated besides a grp of kids while they were decorating their hats. There was this little cutie called Wen Qian. She turned to me & asked: "Teacher, can i write Dora is pretty on the hat?" Woah, Teacher... I tried to use my most encouraging tone of voice & said:"Sure" =D

The Finale was cutting the huge birthday cake. I've never sang birthday song in this volume. I was practically sing-shouting... to make the children happy & it works! That moment sharing the joy & laughter is priceless.

They were dismissed as according to their hat colour, for refreshments. We helped out to make sure everyone got their drinks & cakes. Kids with traces of chocolate cream on their mouth, just melts my heart.

Cheers to all teachers, I think i can understand your passion.

It felt like a mini gym work out.

*No picture to share. As you can see, there was no chance to hold a camera.