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Song: Hello to all the Children of the World
Song: Hello to all the Children of the World
We are all children that make up the world, but we live in different places, wear different styles of clothing, (have various values and traditions) and speak different languages. Due to these factors we have different opportunities.
An activity I created that incorporates this song is titled "Around the World." The integrated subjects are Music, Social Studies, Art, and Literacy in a 4K classroom. First, the children will listen to and sing along with the song as a class. They will practice singing in tune with the notes and with the rhythm of the song. Next, with teacher assistance they will use technology to explore a different part of the world of their choosing. They will do research on activities that are important to children living there, by using websites the teacher will provide for them. When they find activities, learners will draw pictures of them. After they are finished, the teacher will lead a discussion in which students can compare and contrast themselves with a child from the country or area they researched and with those their classmates chose. During this, they will stand up and show their pictures to the class. An extension can be having students discuss in a small group about their favorite and least favorite part of the lesson.
This lesson relates to the story "What to Do With a Problem" since it demonstrates the importance of perspective. For example, students will learn about children in a different area of the world that may speak a language other than their own, wear a different style of clothing, and enjoy doing different activities. It also shows that although it may be hard to try something new or meet someone new, we can discover that this new experience is actually fun and exciting.
Reflection with InTASC Standards:
Reflection with InTASC Standards:
One of my essentials for teaching in an Early Childhood classroom is educating students about culture, whether discovering what makes up their own culture, that of their classmates, or of people around the world. This lesson provides an opportunity for children to develop their music skills, learn about different cultures, communicate about learning with their classmates, and express themselves artistically. The related InTASC Standards are below:
Standard #2: Learning Differences. The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
2(j): The teacher understands that learners bring assets for learning based on their individual experiences, abilities, talents, prior learning, and peer and social group interactions, as well as language, culture, family, and community values.
2(k): The teacher knows how to access information about the values of diverse cultures and communities and how to incorporate learners’ experiences, cultures, and community resources into instruction.
Standard #3: Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.
By having students complete their own research, they can take an active role in learning and be motivated by discovering similarities and differences in culture. Since the lesson covers multiple subjects and provides opportunities for various activities, the learning environment is created to be inclusive. Students can determine for themselves what aspects of the lesson they appreciated the most and enjoy collaborating with their classmates during the song and while discussing the topics. Overall, learners will discover cultural differences which make them unique and that they have similar interests as a class.
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