Reading
During our recent reading session, we explored the enchanting story "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson. The objective was to engage the children in a fun and interactive way, enhancing their listening and comprehension skills while fostering participation.
Activity Overview:
- Introduction:
To set the stage, the teacher entered the classroom with a lively cackle, wearing a witch’s hat, holding a broom, and wielding a wand. This playful introduction immediately captured the children’s attention. - Storytelling:
As the story was read aloud, the teacher used various voice modulation techniques to bring the characters to life. She mimicked the dog’s woofing, the parrot’s squeaking, the frog’s croaking, and even included sounds for the dragon and the beast. This dramatic reading helped maintain the children’s interest and made the story more engaging. - Interactive Elements:
The entire class read out the magic spell together and joined in cackling like a witch, which added an element of interactive fun. This collaborative effort further engaged the children and deepened their connection to the story. - Comprehension Check:
To assess their understanding, the children were invited to enact the story. Their enthusiasm was evident as they eagerly used the props to mimic the various animal characters. It was delightful to see them using voice modulations and body movements to portray the characters, demonstrating a clear grasp of the story’s details
Outcomes:
The average ratings from the evaluation forms are as follows:
- Engagement:
The session successfully engaged the children through interactive storytelling and role-playing. - Comprehension:
The children displayed a strong understanding of the story by recalling details and performing independently with the props. - Participation:
The activity met its objective of making the reading session enjoyable and participatory, with the children actively involved in both listening and enacting the story. - Learning:
The children not only remembered key elements and dialogues from the story but also learned new words and concepts through their participation.
Reflection:
The session was both enjoyable and educational for the children and provided a rewarding experience for the educator as well. The interactive approach helped achieve the main goals of enhancing comprehension and participation, making the reading session a memorable and effective learning experience.
