TA interview help!

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I have been invited to an interview for a TA role. I am level 3 qualified but haven't worked as a TA for 4 years since having my last child. As part of the interview process I have been given 15 minutes to lead an interactive activity based on a story of my choice to a small group of year 2 children. I have lost my confidence a bit if I'm being honest and really want to get this right. I was thinking of the Day The Crayons Quit and then asking the children to write a letter to themselves about everyday things we use that decide to quit. I was also going to do a wordsearch for them to complete. Is this going to be too much for the time? Another idea is a different book and then playing a game relating to the story, but I can't think of anything off the top of my head! I think I'm starting to overthink it, any help would be greatly appreciated

Ive looked online for the year 2 curriculum and they are learning about Africa. How about reading The Ugly Five and then playing a game afterwards, a bit like "headbanz" but I'll print the pictures of the main characters and some other safari animals?

That sounds like a better idea in 15 minutes. Gets them talking and allows the interviewers to see how you manage a group. It also highlights that you've researched the school, which is always a bonus. Make sure that the reading is captivating for them.

Thankyou so much