Task #1


Task #1
Goal: The goal of this project is to practice simple past in a way kids get engaged in the activity.
Age: 10-year-old students
Instructions: Every weekend, a kid is supposed to take Teddy the bear home. Teddy the bear has to be part of their routine. They even have to dress him accordingly. At the end of the weekend, students should write in a diary sentences describing what happened on that weekend. They should also paste pictures of him! Kids have already shared important moments with Teddy! Not only moments, but also emotions!

Comments

  1. Maria BossaApril 16, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    Wow! I like the idea!! I'm sure your students have a lot to tell on Monday! :)

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  2. Karen Frazier TsaiApril 16, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    This looks like fun! I bet the students really enjoy this activity!

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  3. Juan UribeApril 17, 2016 at 5:12 AM

    Núria, 

    I love this idea! It's beautiful to see how curious students get to see what the puppet did over the weekend. Students' creativity is validated and certainly language is acquired in a very affective and effective manner!

    Post a picture of the diary if you can.

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  4. Carolina Brenes BurgosApril 17, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    I love this idea!

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