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#1 2009-11-03 16:47:40
- Jersey Girl
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lost voice activities
I got slammed with a cold last week and haven't had my voice for an entire week. Any suggestions for K-2 activities that involve little to no talking on my part? My voice is slowly coming back, but I'd like to preserve it as much as possible. I can spend some of the class period watching a movie, but I'd like to avoid doing that for entire class periods. I'd appreciate any suggestions!
Thanks!
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#2 2009-11-03 16:57:42
- britebells
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Re: lost voice activities
Hi Jersey Girl! I guess something is going around Jersey (I also was sick last week and lost my voice!)
An activity that worked for me was reviewing slow/fast with the students. I had them move freely to the music and show me with their movements whether the music was slow or was fast. I also had a recording of various movement activities (Hokey Pokey, Old Brass Wagon, etc.) that the students really loved doing. If they know "Doggy, Doggy", this is also a good game to play with them because they are mostly doing the singing instead of you.
Good luck to you! I hope your voice comes back soon! :)
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#3 2009-11-04 10:55:50
- Heidi
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Re: lost voice activities
http://menc.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=3345
This one is a popular topic. =)
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#4 2009-11-04 14:37:23
- jgperc
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Re: lost voice activities
I had lost my voice one day and typed the whole lesson out. I used Word and projected everything onto the overhead screen. The kids were quiet and anxiously awaited what I would type next. It was pretty cool.
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#5 2009-11-04 16:58:34
- Jersey Girl
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Re: lost voice activities
That's what I'm finding too. I've made Powerpoint presentations for some classes this week to guide us through our lessons and I've found that the kids are more attentive than when I do use my voice! They are eager to volunteer to read and be generally helpful. It's been pretty cool watching those great character traits come out in students. Thanks for your thoughts!
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#6 2009-11-08 00:12:31
- jgperc
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Re: lost voice activities
To clarify, I was typing (using microsoft word) instead of talking. In other words I was typing out all of my instructions on the fly, as I went. It was fun. I'm not sure if I made that clear given your powerpoint comment. I hope your voice is back
jg
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