Ceremonial lineup for September 1: how to prepare?

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One of the most important events in schools is the ceremony for the first of September. It begins the school life of first-graders, the academic year of already accomplished schoolchildren, the last educational months of future graduates, as well as the “fun life” of teachers and other school staff. This is not an easy event; it must be memorable, fun and bright. The first of September “Day of Knowledge” closes the summer holiday season, leaving children with only pleasant memories of warm, carefree days. And this holiday should be held in such a way that everyone remembers it for many, many years.

The tradition of holding ceremonial lines on the first of September: a little history

Familiar and new traditions for September 1

Festive lines and Knowledge Day have been officially approved since 1984 back in the USSR; the main founder of the idea is considered to be the Honored Teacher of the RSFSR Fyodor Bryukhovetsky. In all post-Soviet countries, the holiday is associated with the beginning of the school year in all educational institutions. On September 1, it became traditional to hold school-wide assemblies, and this custom has been preserved to this day in all CIS countries. On the first day of the first month of autumn, parents, children and teachers, dressed up and joyful, rush to school, exchange mutual congratulations, and get to know each other.

And everything was founded much earlier. Why exactly the first of September? The explanation is logical - in Rus' the church new year began on this date. The schools were all affiliated with churches, and accordingly, education there started in the new year. Later, Peter the Great indicated to move the start date of the year to January 1, in order to keep up with Europe. During his reign, school hours began differently for different gymnasiums and schools. Urban educational institutions started from August to October, and schools in rural areas began classes only in December, after all field work was completed.

Even in the USSR by the mid-30s there was no specific start date for the school year; the process could be initiated in the fall in any month. And only in 1935, on September 3, a single day was determined and introduced for the start of classes in educational institutions - September 1, and at the same time a ceremonial line began to be held in every school.

Familiar and new traditions for September 1

Traditionally, as we all know, with the onset of the first day of the first month of autumn, children with their parents, with flower bouquets, go to school, bringing their congratulations to their class teachers, beloved teachers, and directors. On television, the main officials of the state congratulate the country on the opening of the school season. During this period, educational institutions are visited by official representatives from the authorities.

In schools, the year begins with ceremonial assemblies, where special attention is usually paid to first-graders. Then the children go to classes where the first lesson is held. This class hour is intended for getting to know each other, for discussing plans for the next school year, and for conversations between students and teachers on current topics. The subjects of discussion in such classes can also be issues of peace, security, and courage.

Secondary specialized and higher educational institutions also celebrate September 1. Usually, general meetings are not held there, but students are solemnly gathered within the walls of the classrooms for initial orientation classes. These moments are important and celebratory, especially for freshmen.

Today, different schools celebrate Knowledge Day in different ways. Balloons are released on the line, children show creative performances, classrooms are decorated with paper pom-poms, garlands, and the same balloons. In general, they celebrate, in some cases, very pompously, on an incredible scale, with parties, going out into nature, going to a cafe or restaurant. Parents, teachers and children take part in the celebrations.

If the holiday is outside the home

Here is a sample list of places you can go on September 1:

cafe, restaurant or pizzeria;
a water park or a regular amusement park;
picnic outside the city;
walk along the embankment;
theater, cinema, concert;
bowling;
paintball (paint war);
ropes course (ready-made ropes courses are available in the parks);
laser tag - laser combat in fantastic light decorations;
oceanarium, dolphinarium, zoo;
museum of water, medicine or experiments;
excursion to a confectionery establishment;
sporting event, competition;
shopping (choosing gifts);
horseback riding;
quests.

Ask your child about his preferences, and, of course, take into account his age. If children up to 11-12 years old like to spend time with their parents, then teenagers choose the company of peers and friends. All children, regardless of age, do not like to sit at the table for a long time. They need outdoor activities.

Interesting ideas for the holiday on September 1

The usual traditional line with the proclamation of long instructive speeches, with repeated rhymes and inept amateur performances is already boring, not interesting, not fashionable. Modern children and their parents want something different. There are ideas for September 1 that can “revive” the school calendar and turn it into the most unforgettable and vibrant event.

The introduction of fairy-tale, cartoon, computer, historical or outstanding modern characters. Well-known characters can be effectively combined with a school theme, which will make the festive lineup very interesting. The script must be divided into several parts, where cartoons will come for kids, personalities from computer games for middle school, and stars and idols for high school students.

Animators, like no one else, will cope with the task better. Moreover, if you start a series in the usual way with an unexpected interesting continuation, it will be very exciting. It is only important to decide on the idea, theme and style of the holiday, using special decorations and costumes. Cheerful music and humor are required, good jokes always put you in a good mood and pleasant communication, setting children and adults up for the school year in a positive way. It’s great to involve schoolchildren in the game, who will help, for example, rescue or search for the “First Bell,” without which, naturally, the school year cannot begin!

Traditions of Knowledge Day

The modern holiday bears little resemblance to the old boring events with speeches and reports, marches and chants. The tradition of holding ceremonial assemblies has been preserved.

Ceremonial lineup

But here each teaching staff finds interesting solutions and original scenarios to make the meeting of schoolchildren after the summer holidays a real holiday. This day should be remembered by children as bright and bringing joy.

Therefore, the usual lineup turns into a real theatrical performance, where there is a place for performances by creative groups and talented schoolchildren, words of wishes from parents, school management and even the governor, fairy-tale characters entertaining children.

Entertaining first of September for first graders

September 1 is an exciting and serious day for first-graders. For the first time in first class! Kids are both the main characters and the main participants in an important event in their lives. The line, in general, is dedicated to them and if you use interesting ideas when organizing it, then new students will feel cozy, comfortable and protected at school from the first days. You can make an interesting and magical dedication to first-graders with the participation of fixies, Harry Potter, Smeshariki or other famous heroes.

Older students can initiate children into school, using magic objects, costumes, etc. Professional animators can also become great helpers here. Don’t forget about gifts for first-graders; you can come up with something unusual, for example, launching balloons into the sky with the wishes of each child, personalized medals, etc. It’s good to copy these wishes into a notebook and hide them until graduation, how cool it will be to read them many years later adult children have their childhood aspirations. And of course, photographs and videos, a creative holiday must be captured for a long time.

Decorating the room

Honestly, you can take a lot from the article about decorating a classroom on September 1st (all with pictures).

I can also recommend making not only thematic flags, but also a wrapper for chocolate and a small box for sweets (free designs). It looks like this:

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We fold paper napkins for a children's feast (“Tailcoat and Shirt”, “Lily and Magic Boots Made from Napkins”.

Line and class design for September 1

Among the ideas for decorating schools and classrooms for the first of September, the easiest, most profitable and brightest are balloons. There are many options for decorations, from simple rainbow armfuls to creating arches, plants, bouquets, animals, etc. You need to start decorating from the entrance to the building of the educational institution - this is the main place and it is there that most often, if the weather permits, the ceremonial line takes place. You can decorate your outside windows with welcome signs. Then the lobby, assembly hall, and offices are decorated.

The approach to classroom decoration should be scrupulous. Here, first-graders have their first lesson in their lives, here children get acquainted with new classmates and make plans for the next school year.

Classrooms should be decorated according to the age of the students. If cartoon faces are suitable for younger children, then for high school students we need something more serious. It could be autumn appliqué motifs, ornaments or something modern, computer-inspired.

In addition to inflatable balls, for the September 1 decoration of the school, you can use paper pompoms, flowers, numbers, letters, flags, vinyl stickers in the form of autumn leaves, bells or stationery. Vinyl pictures are easily attached to walls, boards, furniture and can be removed without leaving a trace. Autumn wreaths made of plastic or natural twigs, with woven leaves, berries, and ribbons, look very good. They can be placed anywhere - on the door, on tables, and even left until the New Year. On the first of September, the line-up script is good, as well as the bright decoration of the entrance and premises will help create a super festive mood for everyone, set the children up for quality studies and remain in the memory of everyone present for a long time. In addition, bright decorations always look amazing in photos and videos!

Gift selection

What's a holiday without gifts?! To give or not to give? Present! It seems that the child has everything, the question of choice arises. Ask yourself about the purpose of the gift: to surprise, to benefit, to give happy impressions and emotions, to fulfill the child’s desire. Now think about what the child wants, because all children are so individual. If this gift is not a surprise, you can buy it together immediately after the line.

Amazing gifts

After visiting several parent forums, I compiled the following list of gifts that can pleasantly surprise a schoolchild. Choose by age:

original stationery (a sharpener in the shape of a turtle or Spiderman, an eraser in the shape of a typewriter, a shark pencil case, an angel ballpoint pen, etc.)
chocolate tree – while the child is sleeping, decorate a tree or shrub in your yard with your favorite candies and chocolates. Imagine the delight of a junior high school student when he unexpectedly sees this.
card for finding a gift - the child will find the treasured surprise using the arrows and instructions;
a soft toy or toys from your favorite cartoons and films;
a bed with a plot from your favorite cartoon;
chewing gum for hands (“solid” mass for modeling, which takes any shape in the child’s hands, and in the “free” state becomes a liquid puddle);
dance mat;
spinner;
photo of the child on a pillow, mug, T-shirt, etc.;
all kinds of lickers and jumpers;
original lamp;
a gift certificate for a visit to a pizzeria or movie tickets (for a teenager);
flash drive in the shape of your favorite comic book hero;
loudspeakers;
original notebook in Lego style;
a fun, fashionable workout backpack;
table globe-ball or puzzle map.

Useful gifts

sets for creativity: engravings, stained glass flowers, DIY soap, embroidery with threads or beads, burning, etc.;
excavation kit;
children's microscope or telescope;
encyclopedia;
recruitment of a young biologist, physicist or chemist;
sets “Experiments in the kitchen”, “Growing crystals”;
myths of different peoples;
telephone;
Sports Equipment;
paintings for coloring by numbers;
calculator with puzzle;
Board games;
folding rooms for paper dolls;
alarm clock in the shape of your favorite hero;
a wall clock with a photo of your child from September 1 (you can buy blanks for making a clock yourself and then make it together with your child, using the photo);
lesson schedule, decorated with photographs of your child and his school friends.