This video is answering the question of who invented Christmas Crackers.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned that a baker named Tom Smith from London invented Christmas Crackers after being inspired by French sweets. He started making them in his bakery and added toys and a motto inside.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Make homemade Christmas crackers with your child using tissue paper and small toys. - Discuss the history of Christmas crackers and how they were invented by Tom Smith. - Create a love motto or fortune cookie message with your child to put inside the homemade crackers. - Take a trip to a bakery or candy store to explore different sweets and treats similar to the French bonbon mentioned in the video.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Christmas Cracker Trivia GAME INSTRUCTIONS: Play a trivia game with your child based on the video. Ask questions like "Who invented Christmas Crackers?" or "What inspired Tom Smith to create Christmas Crackers?" Use the information from the video to engage your child and have fun learning together.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Be inspired by the things you experience and create something unique. Just like Tom Smith, who invented Christmas crackers after being inspired by a French sweet."