Play Acting: Jack and the BeanstalkA good ol' classic. Objectives Children ages 5-6 can act out stories Lang. IIB ages 4-5 can appropriately sequences and relates stories Lang. IIB ages 2 ½-3 years can participate in storytelling with words and phrases Lang. IIC and all children can participate in non-verbal interaction with other children in the play Cog. IV A
MaterialsBook "Jack in the Beanstalk"; Costumes: Playhouse clothes for Jack, Mom, Giant, Old Man; Green paper leaves and tape for beanstalk; Yellow paper feather and tape for the golden goose; Paper horns for the cow. Props: Beans or tokens; golden eggs (Painted rocks or rocks wrapped in yellow paper); table or platform for Giant's castle. Procedures 1. Gather children on floor. Read story; talk about plot and characters. The roles of the cow, goose, and the Giant require lower levels of participation and serve as a means of integrating shy children or those with speech problems.
2. Allow children to select roles and establish layout of stage -- Jack's home, Giant's castle, beanstalk, old man, and cow. Distribute costumes and props.
3. Introduce play and players, narrate the story. Suggestions: Ask Jack to count the number (3-5) of magic beans that the old man give him. Initially the beanstalks a seed, curled up on the floor, but grows big and tall during the night. Applause and praise to all the players.
4. Review dialogue and action and allow performers to try new roles.
5. Repeat play |