Inspired by: Children's Games - Week 4

In the interactive session "Catch Me If You Can," children engage in the lively game of tag, which serves as a springboard for learning about making inferences based on observed actions. The children are encouraged to recall the exuberant shouts and conversations they have during playtime. By looking at a painting, they select two figures and use their imaginations to craft dialogues that these characters might be exchanging. This exercise not only stimulates their creativity but also sharpens their inferential skills, as they must explain the reasoning behind their chosen dialogues. Additionally, the activity involves a focus on punctuation, with children given speech or thought bubbles to annotate and place on the painting, further enhancing their understanding of dialogue structure and expression in written form.

The "Head Over Heels" activity pivots towards prediction skills, prompting children to anticipate what might happen next in a narrative. The story follows Peter and his friend Jacob, who are thrilled to find an unoccupied wooden bar to play on. As they engage in a friendly competition, challenging each other's gymnastic abilities, the children observe the dynamics of rivalry and skill. Peter's prowess in speed and balance is contrasted with Jacob's exceptional talent for spinning without getting dizzy. The children are asked to identify Jacob in the painting and infer Peter's reaction to being challenged. They also contemplate which boy is more determined to win and predict the outcome of the spinning contest. This narrative-driven approach not only enriches the children's understanding of character motivation and emotional responses but also encourages them to engage with the story on a deeper level, fostering empathy and critical thinking.