While learning about flags of South American countries, we have also been honing phonemic awareness skills with the following lesson. A big thank you goes to
Every Star is Different for providing a link to download these great cards! Prior to placing the activity on the shelf, I had taken a few days to introduce the cards/flags at circle time. For example, one morning we would look at a few cards and the following day a few more were introduced. We did this for several days until all the cards were familiar. Then, the activity was placed on the shelf:
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| Flags of South America with numbers for syllable counting. |
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| The child identifies the flag, says the country's name, and claps the corresponding syllables. |
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| Lastly, a small stone is placed on the corresponding number to match the number of syllables (claps). |
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! What a great way to combine paths of learning...
These cards are great - and I hear the children clapping and listening to syllables everywhere now that they've had this experience...
DeleteI'm so glad you're enjoying the cards! I just love your blog and read it often. What I'd give to be in your classroom. So many great things going on!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks! When I saw your cards, I knew they needed to be a part of our classroom - thanks so much for making and sharing them! :-)
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