Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.
Objective: To recall an animal seen at the farm so the focus can be shifted from the farm experience to the concept to be developed - farm animals
Activity: Children have choices of drawing a favorite animal seen at the farm, painting the animal, making a 3-D animal using clay or materials from the scrap box. Teacher reads aloud poems about farm animals; teaches finger plays. Children play charades, pretending to be their favorite animal. Photos taken at farm are posted on bulletin board.
Assessment: The quality, accuracy, and level of interest shown in completing each activity.
