Eraser Pass Game (O)
This activity is good for children ages 8 to 11.
Beforehand Preparation
Write down the major words of the song. For each word, write two words that are similar or opposite (synonyms or antonyms).
Activity
Write each word and the two like words with it on a whiteboard or chalkboard at the front of the room. Put the words in order as they come in the song, listing the other two words either first and second, first and third, or second and third in the group with that word.
Tell the children there are three rules: 1. Erase the words that are NOT in the song, 2. Pass the eraser to someone who has not yet had the eraser, 3. Not talking.
Tell the children you will sing the song 'five' times (you choose a number) and challenge them to erase all of the words not in the song by the time you have finished singing.
Start singing the song and hand the eraser to one of the children. The children will erase one word, pass the eraser, and return to their seats as you continue to sing. If one child accidentally erases a word that is in the song, just write it back in.
Activity Extender
After all of the extra words have been erased, have the children sing the song. Next have them sing the only the words that are on the board, singing the other words in their head.
Benefits of this Activity
Great for unconsciously understanding the meaning of a word. Good for those learners who use people interaction, words, and logic intelligences (See Chapter Five). Good for Whole to Part to Whole learning (See Chapter Two). Great for active participation in the learning process (See Chapter One).
This activity is good for children ages 8 to 11.
Beforehand Preparation
Write down the major words of the song. For each word, write two words that are similar or opposite (synonyms or antonyms).
Activity
Write each word and the two like words with it on a whiteboard or chalkboard at the front of the room. Put the words in order as they come in the song, listing the other two words either first and second, first and third, or second and third in the group with that word.
Tell the children there are three rules: 1. Erase the words that are NOT in the song, 2. Pass the eraser to someone who has not yet had the eraser, 3. Not talking.
Tell the children you will sing the song 'five' times (you choose a number) and challenge them to erase all of the words not in the song by the time you have finished singing.
Start singing the song and hand the eraser to one of the children. The children will erase one word, pass the eraser, and return to their seats as you continue to sing. If one child accidentally erases a word that is in the song, just write it back in.
Activity Extender
After all of the extra words have been erased, have the children sing the song. Next have them sing the only the words that are on the board, singing the other words in their head.
Benefits of this Activity
Great for unconsciously understanding the meaning of a word. Good for those learners who use people interaction, words, and logic intelligences (See Chapter Five). Good for Whole to Part to Whole learning (See Chapter Two). Great for active participation in the learning process (See Chapter One).