More or less?
You put me to the test!
Someone emailed that
her students were having difficulty with the concept “more and less,” and she
wanted to know if I had a song.
Well, I didn’t, but that was a great idea so I made one up! If you ever need help with anything,
please let me know and keep me on my toes!!!
More or Less?
(Tune: “If You’re Happy”)
If you have lots of
something say MORE! (Open arms
wide and say in a loud voice.)
If you want lots of
something say MORE!
More books, more toys,
More friends, more joy.
If you have lots of
something say MORE!
If you don’t have much of
something say LESS. (Palms close
and whisper.)
If you don’t want much of
something say LESS.
Less homework, less tests,
Less booboos, less mess.
If you don’t have much of
something say LESS.
Make a T-chart where
children list things they’d like more and less of.
Extend arms and make the
body be like a balance scale. Call
out things children would want more of (cookies, recess, etc.) as they raise
their right arm. Call out things
children would like less of (chores, shots) as they lower their left arm.
Give children
manipulatives. Make a set on the
board. Tell them to make a set
that is MORE. Can they make a set
that is LESS?
Using a number line (on the floor) ask a child to stand on a number. Can you show me one more? Can you show me one less?
Sing the ABC’s and tell
the children when you put your hands together they should sing very
softly. As you extend your arms
they sing louder and louder. Can
they follow your directions as they make their voices louder and softer?
*Let children take turns
being orchestra leader as friends sing loud and soft according to their
directions.