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Maggie
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Hi Moms~
We have a homeschool group this Friday. The moms decided to use the Simon Peter School "A to Z" Memory Verses. We divided the class into two age groups: those that are second grade and above and first grade and below.
I am teaching the first grade and below...and I am losing my mind trying to think of what I am going to do! I am probably going to have about 40 students (who are all hopefully going to be accompanied by mom!) So...size is an issue here...as is the fact that I do not think we have access to going outside (we are at the library, and I don't think there is much running room at all behind the library)...I so rely on outdoor games for things like this.
With that being said, I am trying to follow the A to Z curriculum, but it is definitely geared for 7+...so there is only so much I can do.
Our verse is regarding Obedience and Children Obeying their Parents...
What games and activities do you suggest? I can only think of "Simon Says," and "Red Light, Green Light"...and the Donut Man Song "O-B-E-Y"...
I am very nervous about this...I fear some moms may be disappointed that my lesson may be "too easy" for their 6-7 year olds, while at the same time, not including the 3-4 yos enough. AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!
I am a new home schooling mom and was definitely duped/cajoled/encouraged (whatever word you choose):) into teaching the VERY FIRST LESSON, which I really did not want to do...and really should know my limits better...hard lesson to learn right now. I only have a 4yo and 2yo...so home schooling is so new to me...and I am doing this lesson in front of veteran moms, which really adds to my reeling mind.
Any help out there? I am panicking...
God Bless,
Maggie
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Oh, Maggie, I feel your anxiety. It's very hard to be put in a position where you are teaching in areas you haven't yet reached with your own children. And that age span is very hard - they really are at different abilities and attention spans. But I commend you for stepping up to this commitment. As someone who used to coordinate our local co-op, I know how hard it is to find parents willing to really say yes to teaching a class or lesson. No parents had better complain - they really should be thankful you are willing to do it.
As to the specifics mentioned, I find that 1st graders still do enjoy Simon Says and Red-light Green-light games, so I don't think you should concern yourself there. I'll have to think a bit for other suggestions.
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Is there anyway you can get someone else to help you and split the group in two? One thought for a "quiet" activity is directed drawing. Each child has a piece of paper, and you should have a large white board or sheet of paper they can see. Direct them to draw simple shapes and lines to make a picture, like an animal (big oval (body), little circle (head), two rectangles (legs), then details like triangles for ears, lines for a mane, or whatever the animal has). If they obey you and follow directions, they should get the correct animal. Also, could you read a Bible story (Noah? Abraham leaving Ur?) or picture book about obedience? You could also spend some time working on memorizing the verse, maybe make up a tune for it and teach them that? I'll say a prayer for you.
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