We've been learning about ocean creatures for the last two weeks.
Earlier in the week I showed the kids another ocean video. This time they took notes while they watched.
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Check out the cutie-pie in fuschia ~ top right. Ha ha! |
Afterwards they drew a picture of life under the ocean. They had to include the three animals they took notes on, complete with a talking bubble with the animal telling one or two facts about itself.
I thought it was a fun way to keep the kids both engaged and really thinking about what they were learning.
Feel free to grab the note-taking sheet.
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Your kids look so grown up and ready for grade 2 : ) Their illustrations are wonderful.
ReplyDeletesandi
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Thanks, Sandi. Yep, they're definitely ready for Grade 2 :)
DeleteThe illustrations are so detailed. What a great idea.
ReplyDelete❀Beth Ann❀
Taming My Flock of Firsties
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Love this!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
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Thanks, Beth Ann and Jennifer :)
DeleteThey do look grown up. It's funny how that happens! This looks great. How do you teach them to take notes?
ReplyDelete✰ Kimberley ✰
First in Maine
Thanks, Kimberley. I stopped the video every 12 minutes or so and we talked about what we had learned. I gave them some verbal examples and they went with it.
DeleteI love how simple this is! What a great way to engage kids at their level. Thanks!
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Inspired in Second
Yes! Simple is good :)
DeleteI love talking to my kids about taking notes too. They feel so grown up, like those high school kids. :) That one gal in the back is too funny.
ReplyDelete❀ Tammy
Forever in First
Yeah, she cracks me up all the time ;)
DeleteAwww I love the girl in fuschia...Ha! I am glad I found your CUTE blog! I have a newbie blog... stop by if you have a chance
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