In Helping Hands we just began the unit on body parts. I
began by presenting a basic overview of the main body parts with the explanation
of their purpose and spelling. Next, the class sang the song head, shoulders,
knees, and toes as a way to practice their familiarity. After this song, I
taught more difficult body parts such as lips, wrists, and fingers. The
students then were split into two groups and asked to create a song using all
the different body parts they had learned. This activity was extremely fun! The
kids were laughing and smiling the entire time. I learned that one of my
strengths as a teacher is finding creative ways to make learning
fun! The kids are more likely to absorb the information if they are having fun
while learning! The following are pictures of the kids presenting their songs
and dances.
Overall, I believe that this activity has been great in developing
my leadership skills. I believe confidence in talking in front of a
group of people is the most important skill of a leader. If a leader is not
confidence, especially while teaching, they lose control of their group.
