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Nativity plays – a survey

The new school year may only just have started, but it is already time to think about involving younger children in a nativity. Karen Marshall guides you through the process and offers repertoire suggestions.
Children enjoy performing in a Christmas play. To make it successful, think carefully about the time available and the difficulty of the piece
Children enjoy performing in a Christmas play. To make it successful, think carefully about the time available and the difficulty of the piece - Adobe Stock/Damien

As soon as the flurry of returning to school has ended and reception/KS1 teachers have their new classes settled into routines, the question always arises, ‘What nativity are we going to do?’ By the beginning of October, I'm usually cornered in the staff room and asked for recommendations. Teachers are always very relieved that I've done this research in advance for them (I am the school music lead in one of my schools, after all). I share here some of the most successful nativities we've used over the years, as well as some general tips for making it all happen.

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