Task 1: Design a writing activity in which young learners can experience both grammar and writing in a creative way...

Task 1: Design a writing activity in which young learners can experience both grammar and writing in a creative way using concrete props. 

I was looking at kids songs and I was thinking you could use the googly eyes from this song. Play the song.  The following week each student brings an object into class or finds something outside. 

For younger students it could be using can. They bring a rock into class, put the eyes on it then ask "What can your rock do?" "He/she can run."

For older classes in groups of four they put the eyes on their object and need to make a story relating their objects together. For example connecting the onion, to the rock, to the book to the shirt etc...

I think Googly Eyes could take your students to many magical places. What are some of your ideas?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1eZXClDGQ0

Comments

  1. Carolina Brenes BurgosMay 2, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    I loved the song! Even if my kids don't write yet, I think I'm going to buy some googly eyes!

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  2. Juan UribeMay 3, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Damien,

    What a lovely video and catchy song!

    There is so much magic that we can do with two googly eyes. We project life and are able to express ourselves in very affective and memorable ways.

    Once the experience is strong and enjoyable, talking or writing about it using grammar is a natural consequence.

    Bet your students do not even notice they are having grammar! Fun-tastic, Damien!!!

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  3. Maria BossaMay 4, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    Damien Herlihy It is simple THE BEST!!! I loved it, I enjoyed it and as Juan Uribe said, the song is catchy and we can create a Fun-tastic new world with those eyes (BTW... I didn't know they were called "googly eyes", thanks!) Of all the post I've read so far... this one is AWESOME! :)

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  4. Núria VintróMay 5, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    Hi Damien, I loved the video. Thanks for sharing. I will use it with my students! :)

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