At Sorella Early Learning, one of the most anticipated events during Book Week is the Book Parade. It’s a joyful opportunity for children to dress as their favourite book characters, but beyond the fun, it’s also a powerful learning moment that builds confidence, imagination, and community spirit.
To make your Book Parade a success, here are our tried-and-true tips:
- Keep it simple. Costumes don’t need to be elaborate. A crown for a prince, an apron for a baker, or a scarf for a magician can be enough. We encourage children and families to create costumes using materials already at home.
- Focus on storytelling. We prompt children to share a few lines about who they are dressed as and why. This builds oral language and helps them reflect on their connection to the story.
- Include everyone. Not every child may want to dress up—and that’s okay. We make the day inclusive by having group read-alouds, book-themed games, and buddy reading so that every child feels involved.
- Make it a celebration. Families are invited to attend or watch short videos of the parade. We also document the day with photos and create a parade display in the classroom.
Our Book Parade is more than a costume day—it’s a storytelling festival. It empowers children to see themselves as part of the reading community and fosters pride in their literacy journey.
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