Conversation Time - Revision history

MontessoriAdmin at 01:53, 3 October 2020

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 137-139		*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 137-139

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MontessoriAdmin at 03:21, 12 June 2020

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	\| Age = 2.5+		\| Age = 2.5+
	\| Preqs = None		\| Preqs = None
	\| Materials = ~~Taped Line~~ on ~~Floor~~ <br> ~~Vary~~ according to lesson		\| Materials = taped line in a large circle on floor <br> vary objects according to lesson
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	In this [[Circle Time]] activity the child or children engage in a conversation about an anecdote, object, or topic with the teacher, so they can learn or practice: sitting, listening, and speaking.		In this [[Circle Time]] activity the child or children engage in a conversation about an anecdote, object, or topic with the teacher, so they can learn or practice sitting, listening, and speaking.
	== Presentation ==		== Presentation ==
	# Invite the children to sit on the ~~line~~.		# Invite the children to sit at the circle.
	# Explain that you have something to share with them.		# Explain that you have something to share with them.
	# Share an object, picture, or story for discussion and questioning. Mr. Rogers does this exceedingly well when showing an object to children.		# Share an object, picture, or story for discussion and questioning. (Mr. Rogers does this exceedingly well when showing an object to children.)
	# Allow the children to take turns commenting.		# Allow the children to take turns commenting.
	# After sufficient discussion, wrap up the conversation and dismiss the children from the ~~line~~.		# After sufficient discussion, wrap up the conversation and dismiss the children from the circle.

	===Notes===		===Notes===
	* The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.		* The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.
	* Be aware of your posture, so the children will ~~model~~ you.		* Be aware of your posture, so the children will copy you.
	* Establish a system for taking turns talking, such as raising a hand or passing a special object.		* Establish a system for taking turns talking, such as raising a hand or passing a special object.
	* Try to keep the children on the topic at hand.		* Try to keep the children on the topic at hand.
	* Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.		* Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
	* Use ~~your~~ verbal and non-verbal cues to encourage conversation.		* Use verbal and non-verbal cues to encourage conversation.

	== Points of Interest ==		== Points of Interest ==
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	== Material ==		== Material ==
			Any object which might be used as a topic of conversation. Watch old episodes of Mister Rogers Neighborhood for ideas for objects and ways to discuss them.<br>

			'''Things to bring for conversation time:'''<br>
			* Musical instruments
			* Art prints
			* Everyday objects to discuss how they are made
			* Objects or clothing from different countries
			* Objects from nature

			==Further Reading==
			*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 137-139

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	* Try to keep the children on the topic at hand.		* Try to keep the children on the topic at hand.
	* Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.		* Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
	* Use your ~~voice~~ and ~~body~~ to encourage conversation.		* Use your verbal and non-verbal cues to encourage conversation.

	== Points of Interest ==		== Points of Interest ==

MontessoriAdmin at 03:00, 12 June 2020

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	In this activity the child or children engage in a conversation about an anecdote, object, or topic with the teacher, so they can learn or practice: sitting, listening, and speaking.		In this [[Circle Time]] activity the child or children engage in a conversation about an anecdote, object, or topic with the teacher, so they can learn or practice: sitting, listening, and speaking.
	== Presentation ==		== Presentation ==
	# Invite the children to sit on the line.		# Invite the children to sit on the line.
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	===Notes===		===Notes===
	* The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.		* The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.
			* Be aware of your posture, so the children will model you.
	* Establish a system for taking turns talking, such as raising a hand or passing a special object.		* Establish a system for taking turns talking, such as raising a hand or passing a special object.
	* Try to keep the ~~child~~ on the topic at hand.		* Try to keep the children on the topic at hand.
	* Do as a small group activity at times.
	* Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.		* Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
	* Use your voice and body to encourage conversation.		* Use your voice and body to encourage conversation.
	* Be aware of your posture, so the children will model you.

	== Points of Interest ==		== Points of Interest ==
	# Objects and topics of discussion		* Taking turns during a conversation
	~~# Special chance to listen and observe each child~~		* Objects and topics of discussion
	# Different points of view		* Different points of view
	# Difference between a question and a comment		* Difference between a question and a comment
	~~# Taking turns during a conversation~~

	== Control of Error ==		== Control of Error ==
			* The teacher as moderator
			* The established procedure for [[Circle Time]] activities

	== Variations and Extensions ==		== Variations and Extensions ==
	# Bring two pictures and discuss similarities and differences		* Bring two pictures and discuss similarities and differences
	# Use a book as a conversation starter		* Do conversation time with a small group of children
	# Problem solving as a group		* Use a book as a conversation starter
	# As the children get older, the teacher can encourage full sentence contributions		* Problem solving as a group
			* As the children get older, the teacher can encourage full sentence contributions

	== Material ==		== Material ==
	~~# Taped Line~~
	~~# Any object~~

	~~==Further Reading==~~
	*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Getttman, pages 137-139

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	== Control of Error ==		== Control of Error ==
	~~# The teacher as moderator~~
	~~# The established procedure for line activities~~

	== Variations and Extensions ==		== Variations and Extensions ==

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	== Variations and Extensions ==		== Variations and Extensions ==
	# Bring two pictures and discuss similarities and differences		# Bring two pictures and discuss similarities and differences
	# Use a ~~newspaper or magazine article or~~ book as a conversation starter		# Use a book as a conversation starter
	# Problem solving as a group		# Problem solving as a group
	# As the children get older, the teacher can encourage full sentence contributions		# As the children get older, the teacher can encourage full sentence contributions
	~~# Play the "Wondering Game" with older children. Encourage them to ask questions, like "I wonder what dogs see."~~

	== Material ==		== Material ==

MontessoriAdmin at 02:53, 12 June 2020

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	# Taped Line		# Taped Line
	# Any object		# Any object

			==Further Reading==
			*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Getttman, pages 137-139

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	===Notes===		===Notes===
	The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.		* The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.
	Establish a system for taking turns talking, such as raising a hand or passing a special object.		* Establish a system for taking turns talking, such as raising a hand or passing a special object.
	Try to keep the child on the topic at hand.		* Try to keep the child on the topic at hand.
	Do as a small group activity at times.		* Do as a small group activity at times.
	Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.		* Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
	Use your voice and body to encourage conversation.		* Use your voice and body to encourage conversation.
	Be aware of your posture, so the children will model you.		* Be aware of your posture, so the children will model you.

	== Points of Interest ==		== Points of Interest ==

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Presentation

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	# Allow the children to take turns commenting.		# Allow the children to take turns commenting.
	# After sufficient discussion, wrap up the conversation and dismiss the children from the line.		# After sufficient discussion, wrap up the conversation and dismiss the children from the line.

			===Notes===
			The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.
			Establish a system for taking turns talking, such as raising a hand or passing a special object.
			Try to keep the child on the topic at hand.
			Do as a small group activity at times.
			Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
			Use your voice and body to encourage conversation.
			Be aware of your posture, so the children will model you.

	== Points of Interest ==		== Points of Interest ==