I like to incorporate the kids' interests as much as I can into our activities as it increases enthusiasm and participation. Several of the kids were really interested in the flags that were hanging in the entry way when Wines was preparing for International Night. I designed some group lessons where we are talking about different countries, practicing our shapes, colors, vocabulary, listening comprehension and global awareness. Not bad for a 30 minute lesson. We have "visited" Great Britain, Italy, Germany, France, Iceland, and the (fictional) island of Sodor (guess whose idea that was!) thus far. With each lesson we watch a short 7 minute video from the "Travel Kids" youtube channel to learn about a famous place or landmark in those countries. I love how Joey colored in France to match the pattern of the French flag. Clever kids!
We are two weeks past spring break with just seven weeks to go. This is the home stretch! We have been busy learning, having fun, enjoying the weather outside, and have started our state testing the past two weeks. I like to incorporate the kids' interests as much as I can into our activities as it increases enthusiasm and participation. Several of the kids were really interested in the flags that were hanging in the entry way when Wines was preparing for International Night. I designed some group lessons where we are talking about different countries, practicing our shapes, colors, vocabulary, listening comprehension and global awareness. Not bad for a 30 minute lesson. We have "visited" Great Britain, Italy, Germany, France, Iceland, and the (fictional) island of Sodor (guess whose idea that was!) thus far. With each lesson we watch a short 7 minute video from the "Travel Kids" youtube channel to learn about a famous place or landmark in those countries. I love how Joey colored in France to match the pattern of the French flag. Clever kids! Here are some other shots from around the school the past couple of weeks!
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Valerie
5/1/2017 06:45:12 am
I love the Island of Sodor worksheets. Way cool!
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Heather
5/1/2017 09:11:17 am
.,.the things we do! I tried to explain that it was a fictional location, but not sure the message got through to everyone!!
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