Oh my goodness these kids are so smart, but they are so young, and they have a LOT of energy!!!!!! it is like doing kindys all over again, sometimes. But it can be a lot of fun, too. like today.
1st, attendence. I called each student and asked them to do something: stand up, sit down, look, listen....things we've learned in class. just so each kid gets a chance to be put on the spot. this class works best when I can focus them into a circle, tables kindof stink with them.
2nd, move into a circle and review our vocabulary.
I have a PLUM.
It belongs to ME.
This is MY plum.
3rd. I brought PLUMS with me. pulled out the feelings cards, and made a drama activity even more fun. One student stands in the circle, and they see a feelings card (e.g; ANGRY) and then they must perform the vocab. script in that tone. KUDOS to Jessica for giving a wonderful ANGRY plum performance, and Rory for giving a sad performance.
finally, a short reading/paperwork activity from "What kids should know to read 1st grade"
line up and say goodbye!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
6/23 class review
New Phrasal Points:
What do you have?
I have a ________.
It belongs to me.
This is my _______.
Grammar: I, me, my: when & how to use themd
New vocabulary: have, belong, & some kinds of fruit.
Start with phrases
then each student gets a different plastic fruit to hold and say the phrases. they love this, but if it becomes a distraction, take the fruit away after they talk.
Collect the fruit if you already haven't.
Put the words to music.
Ella, Ella Ella,what do you have? OH! Ella, Ella Ella,what do you have? (x2)
2ns time faster.
I have a ________. It belongs to me. This is my _______. Oh it belongs to me! (x2)
Play a passing game in the same fashion as if you were playing stella-stella-olah! clapping game. Pass the mystery bag w/ all the fruit in it first. the person who ends up with it, pulls a fruit out. then you sing "I have." the persong who ends up with the fruit in hand is out and must start to make a circle on the outside. they continue to sing and clap along.
worksheets from the "Things you should know by 1st grade" book.
What do you have?
I have a ________.
It belongs to me.
This is my _______.
Grammar: I, me, my: when & how to use themd
New vocabulary: have, belong, & some kinds of fruit.
Start with phrases
then each student gets a different plastic fruit to hold and say the phrases. they love this, but if it becomes a distraction, take the fruit away after they talk.
Collect the fruit if you already haven't.
Put the words to music.
Ella, Ella Ella,what do you have? OH! Ella, Ella Ella,what do you have? (x2)
2ns time faster.
I have a ________. It belongs to me. This is my _______. Oh it belongs to me! (x2)
Play a passing game in the same fashion as if you were playing stella-stella-olah! clapping game. Pass the mystery bag w/ all the fruit in it first. the person who ends up with it, pulls a fruit out. then you sing "I have." the persong who ends up with the fruit in hand is out and must start to make a circle on the outside. they continue to sing and clap along.
worksheets from the "Things you should know by 1st grade" book.
Monday, June 1, 2009
6/2/09 Class Review
CATCH 1 --> Unit 3: Body Parts
Starting with a song, we have been learning morning, noon, afternoon, night. So the kids are learning the wonderful Skinnamarinkey-dink.
before/after conversa
Today's vocabulary:
eye(s)
ears(s)
mouth
cheek(s)
shoulder(s)
arm(s)
finger(s)
stomach
knee(s)
leg(s)
foot(feet)
go over new vocabulary. kids can say the word, then ask, "Is it a ____?" they can say, "Yes it is/No it isn't"
GAME: Family feud style. if you can, line the kids up in two lines IN CHAIRS.
2 kids come to the front of the class . ask them to point out a body part. first to ring bell, gets to go first. ifthey get it right, they have to find the flashcard to go with it (spelling side UP)
worksheet from activity book page 25. I photocopied it very LIGHTLY, so the trace words are GONE. then they have to write in the words, if they're misspelled, circle with marker and make them check flashcards, now PICTURE side UP!
Make sure classroom is in order before leaving!
line up and say goodbye!
this is a really smart group of kids, but some of them don't know basic stuff. The content is really basic, but it doesn't hurt the kids to practice again if they already learned it. I try to make lots of variety of activity for them so they're practicing in all sorts of ways, visual, vocal/auditory, physical. They're a lot of energy to handle. Remember to keep directions simple. it's easy for them to misunderstand my directions!
Starting with a song, we have been learning morning, noon, afternoon, night. So the kids are learning the wonderful Skinnamarinkey-dink.
before/after conversa
Today's vocabulary:
eye(s)
ears(s)
mouth
cheek(s)
shoulder(s)
arm(s)
finger(s)
stomach
knee(s)
leg(s)
foot(feet)
go over new vocabulary. kids can say the word, then ask, "Is it a ____?" they can say, "Yes it is/No it isn't"
GAME: Family feud style. if you can, line the kids up in two lines IN CHAIRS.
2 kids come to the front of the class . ask them to point out a body part. first to ring bell, gets to go first. ifthey get it right, they have to find the flashcard to go with it (spelling side UP)
worksheet from activity book page 25. I photocopied it very LIGHTLY, so the trace words are GONE. then they have to write in the words, if they're misspelled, circle with marker and make them check flashcards, now PICTURE side UP!
Make sure classroom is in order before leaving!
line up and say goodbye!
this is a really smart group of kids, but some of them don't know basic stuff. The content is really basic, but it doesn't hurt the kids to practice again if they already learned it. I try to make lots of variety of activity for them so they're practicing in all sorts of ways, visual, vocal/auditory, physical. They're a lot of energy to handle. Remember to keep directions simple. it's easy for them to misunderstand my directions!
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