| �A Medley of Patterns� Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to reinforce the idea that patterns are not only visual but can be aural, too. Objective: The students will repeat aural patterns � having no more than three components and three beats (for example: [clap-clap-clap, pat leg-pat leg, shout �ding!�] 3 times). Virginia SOL Math K.18: The student will identify, describe, and extend a repeating relationship (pattern) found in common objects, sounds, and movements. Procedure: Introduction 1. Assemble the students in an area where they have plenty of elbow room. Have them stand with their arms out so that their finger tips touch their neighbor�s finger tips. 2. Lead the children in a few rounds of �Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes.� 3. Ask the students to sit down and sing �Open Then Shut Them� in order to quiet them. Development 1. Ask the students if they heard word patterns in �Head, Shoulders� song. Have them sing it again to help them hear the patterns. 2. Say, �Patterns are not just colors, size, and shapes. Patterns can be heard in sounds, too.� 3. Ask the students to describe the word patterns in �Open Them, Shut Them.� 4. Say, �Let�s play another game. I am going to make some sounds patterns and you see if you can copy my sound patterns exactly.� 5. Make various sound patterns. Possible sound units are hand clapping, leg patting, kissing sound, vocalizations like ding, pop, toot. Do not attempt snapping as most kindergarteners cannot do that. Summary 1. Ask a child to listen to a sound pattern you make and see if s/he can repeat it and add on to it. Have the class repeat the child�s extended pattern. Let children take turns repeating and extending the patterns. Resources: The song �Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.� The song �Open Them, Shut Them.� Evaluation: Assessment of Student Learning 1. Observe the students as they describe the patterns in the songs. Are they able to accurately tell about the patterns? 2. Observe the students as they repeat the teacher created patterns. Are they able to accurately imitate the patterns? 3. Observe the students as they extend and repeat the patterns. Are the extensions and repetitions accurate and suitable? Teacher Self-Assessment 1. Did the teacher plan a developmentally appropriate activity that promoted the recognition of aural patterns? 2. Were the resources prepared and appropriate for the activity? 3. Did the teacher effectively implement the activity? 4. How did the students react during the implementation of the lesson? 5. What is needed for self-improvement or follow-up? |
| Mary Levi TEDU 414 Dr. White |