The Magic Wand
This project got good
reviews from the critics. Good rainy day activity with minimal preparation and
cleanup.
Objectives
Children ages 4-5 can demonstrate meaning of words by
pantomime Lang. IIIB
ages 1 ½-2 can imitate a 2-3 word sentence on cue Lang. IA
ages 1-1 ½ can make or imitate animal sounds Lang. IA
and ages 2 ½-4 can imitate body movements GM IX
Materials
Magic wand (a dowel
covered with tin foil); magic hat (a pointed hat of some kind): other
(optional) props--magic cape (piece of fabric with elastic to go around neck),
magic fairy dust (talcum powder or glitter).
Procedures
1. In a large area have children sit in a large circle. One
child at a time plays the wizard. Have the wizard put on the magic hat, cape
and take the magic wand. Tell other children they must be whatever the wizard
wants them to be.
2. The wizard waves the wand, says the magic words that the group has
previously agreed upon (like abracadabra), and "I turn you into a...(cow,
bird, snake, etc.)." Other children respond by becoming what the wizard
says, moving around space, making the animal sound, and movements. When the
wizard says, "Stop," the children stop moving and another wizard is
chosen. Teacher may need to help by offering suggestions to the wizard or
asking questions to stimulate dramatization (how many legs does a lion have?
What would a pig do if it saw a nice squashy mud puddle?). |