Having students view a puppet show put on by a teacher or even the students themselves is an engaging activity for any kindergartner. Setting up a box that allows for the manipulators to safely conduct the show out of sight from the viewers is key to the success of such an operation. Pick a topic such as friendship, sharing or other important life lessons as the theme of the story in this viewing activity.
Other good viewing activities include educational movies. These can be as simple as ones produced by Disney or as complex as videos the class makes themselves. Depending on the topic, there can be a host of roles that students can play in this feature production. After watching the video, students can be asked questions about what they saw to ensure they have grasped the basic concepts.
There are many programs that sponsor speakers in the classroom setting. These include people from diverse backgrounds or authority figures such as policemen or firemen who play an important part in the community. Bringing in such people to the kindergarten domain will help students see the world from a different perspective while viewing a potential role model.
Storytelling is an age-old tradition that has captured the hearts of many youngsters. Websites such as storyteller.net can be used to locate a professional storyteller in your area. Inviting a professional storyteller to the classroom will surely be a kindergarten favorite. Have the storyteller either tell one of her own stories or choose a book to be read. This activity can be accompanied by a question-and-answer period afterward.