tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949422246633548404.post582839836215119832..comments2024-02-07T11:31:44.141+03:00Comments on On Life in St. Petersburg: Teaching kids: In your pocketElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15283395756742923658noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949422246633548404.post-7438573730983578542010-01-27T09:52:42.291+03:002010-01-27T09:52:42.291+03:00That sounds a bit more complicated. I was looking ...That sounds a bit more complicated. I was looking for something that wouldn't require print-outs, etc. Just pull out the cards or bouncy ball or whatever and start the game. It could be adjusted to different topics but I wouldn't have to spend hours preparing. I'll e-mail you when I get the chance.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283395756742923658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949422246633548404.post-30497034093226566322010-01-25T19:29:56.150+03:002010-01-25T19:29:56.150+03:00You are talking about having an "Anticipatory...You are talking about having an "Anticipatory Set" - somebody's "teacher language" for what you are describing....getting all the students engaged in the topic of the lesson simultaneously.<br /><br />Here is what I have found works well in our religion classes.... I have some sort of written review activity ready for the kids who come early - so that they have something to do that helps get their mind ready for class. (This is usually "fun" more than not...like a puzzle with the vocab words from the last lesson.) Then when all are present, the lesson will actually begin with some sort of "focus activity" (which is what I call it). That can be anything - a game, or just an opportunity to share on a topic...but the more interesting and engaging, the better. I'd be more than happy to share some of these if you throw me topics. I've got lots... e-mail me if you want!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623179886908222942noreply@blogger.com