puma: a very big cat, almost like a lion or a tiger. They live in North and South America and are very strong and fast. Naturally the kids are very scared. This animal was inspired by my co-teacher, who I'm convinced only buys Puma apparel. Of course the kids recognize the word "puma" right away and now my co-teacher is a puma.
stay put: Don't move. Not gonna lie, I like how many of my phrases are useful in terms of controlling the class (so much so that I've gone back and added labels to them). I say "stay put" and they freeze in whatever position they are in. This is really fun for them when they first learn it and you tell them to go crazy for 3 seconds before they have to stay put.
Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
June 25, 2009
June 24, 2009
praying mantis/ bad apple
praying mantis: a bug that looks like the spawn of a leaf and a grasshopper. It looks like it is always praying. TPR goes great with praying mantis (and meerkat) since the kids love to pretend to be animals.
bad apple: The worst one of a bunch. Nobody wants to eat a bad apple, so when they kids are being bad I ask "Who is being the bad apple?" and they all usually point to the same kid. It's a great way to isolate bad behavior because the kids hate to be singled out and embarrassed. I'm thinking it's a good idea to make a "bad apple" spot on my white board and whichever kid's name is written up there gets some kind of punishment.
bad apple: The worst one of a bunch. Nobody wants to eat a bad apple, so when they kids are being bad I ask "Who is being the bad apple?" and they all usually point to the same kid. It's a great way to isolate bad behavior because the kids hate to be singled out and embarrassed. I'm thinking it's a good idea to make a "bad apple" spot on my white board and whichever kid's name is written up there gets some kind of punishment.
June 23, 2009
meerkat/ make up your mind
meerkat: A cat/dog-like animal that lives in Africa. It crawls, but when it wants to look around it stands up like a person. Pictures are a must.
make up your mind: Mind= brain. When someone can't decide something you tell them to "make up your mind." This is good for when I call on kids (that actually raise their hands) and I get the "deer in headlights" look. You raised your hand to answer the question... stop staring at me and make up your mind!
make up your mind: Mind= brain. When someone can't decide something you tell them to "make up your mind." This is good for when I call on kids (that actually raise their hands) and I get the "deer in headlights" look. You raised your hand to answer the question... stop staring at me and make up your mind!
June 22, 2009
gecko/ in a hurry
gecko: a kind of lizard that has very sticky feet. They are very small and can walk on walls. They also chirp. Apparently they have them in Taiwan. Pictures got the "oohs" and "ahhs."
in a hurry: When you need to go somewhere very quickly you are in a hurry. They know what "hurry up" means, so this wasn't that hard to explain. Another phrase that will have its moments to use, but probably not everyday. Oh well.
in a hurry: When you need to go somewhere very quickly you are in a hurry. They know what "hurry up" means, so this wasn't that hard to explain. Another phrase that will have its moments to use, but probably not everyday. Oh well.
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