Many Ways
Sing different versions of the same song or read different versions of folk tales. Remind children that there are many ways to do things, and that’s O.K.
Note! A teacher told me she felt guilty because she used different movements when she did songs and the kids would correct her. I told her to tell her students that "muscle confusion is good for the brain." End of criticism!!!
Variety – The Spice of Life
Variety – The Spice of Life
Vary work groups and seating arrangements in the classroom.
*Have students turn their chairs around and face the back of the room.
*Let children exchange seats with a classmate.
*Do “Tummy Time” where children lay on the floor and read, write, and work.
*Sit like a boss and put your feet up on your desk.
President of the Day
Let children take turns being the “President of the Day.” They can act like a “leader” and perform simple routines.
State Changes
State Changes
How about Whisper Wednesday where you whisper all day?
*Turn off overhead lights.
*Give children sugarless bubblegum to chew.
*Have silly sock, sports day, cap day, dress up day, and other theme days.
*Use colored paper or colored pencils.
Opposite Day
Flip your schedule for the day by starting with a good-bye song and reversing the order until you end with a good morning song. Read a book from the last page to the beginning. Be sure and eat your dessert first when you go to lunch!
