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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 | * 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 voice and body to encourage conversation. | ||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
* Taking turns during a conversation | |||
* Objects and topics of discussion | |||
* Different points of view | |||
* Difference between a question and a comment | |||
== 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 | |||
* Do conversation time with a small group of children | |||
* Use a book as a conversation starter | |||
* Problem solving as a group | |||
* As the children get older, the teacher can encourage full sentence contributions | |||
== Material == | == Material == | ||
Revision as of 20:00, 11 June 2020
| Conversation Time | |
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| Language - Language Foundation | |
| Level | Primary |
| Age | 2.5+ |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Materials | Taped Line on Floor Vary according to lesson |
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
- Invite the children to sit on the line.
- 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.
- Allow the children to take turns commenting.
- 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.
- 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.
- Try to keep the children on the topic at hand.
- Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
- Use your voice and body to encourage conversation.
Points of Interest
- Taking turns during a conversation
- Objects and topics of discussion
- Different points of view
- Difference between a question and a comment
Control of Error
- The teacher as moderator
- The established procedure for Circle Time activities
Variations and Extensions
- Bring two pictures and discuss similarities and differences
- Do conversation time with a small group of children
- Use a book as a conversation starter
- Problem solving as a group
- As the children get older, the teacher can encourage full sentence contributions
