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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 | 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 | # 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 | # 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 | * 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 | * 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 | |||
Revision as of 20:21, 11 June 2020
| Conversation Time | |
|---|---|
| Language - Language Foundation | |
| Level | Primary |
| Age | 2.5+ |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Materials | taped line in a large circle on floor vary objects 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 at the circle.
- 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 circle.
Notes
- The teacher needs to establish the proper way to sit on the line.
- 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.
- Try to keep the children on the topic at hand.
- Keep the length of conversation appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
- Use verbal and non-verbal cues 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
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.
Things to bring for conversation time:
- 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
