Hello everyone. I am always talking about making learning fun. Everything is easier when you can make it fun. Learning is no different.
So, "how do you make learning fun," you might ask. Well, in today's 21st century learning world, many educators will call on games, videos, songs, and humor.
I have used the DVD and book to this first video. The video is not sung by the original artist. However, it is sung very much like the original and it has the words on the screen. "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is an alphabet book and song by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. It is illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
My students used to enjoy listening to the story and hearing the song. They would even chime in. We would get up and kind of dance along as we sang. It has a catchy tune. So, it made learning fun! (It is things like this that made teaching kindergarten really fun. Well, most of all, I enjoyed the awe and wonderment of the children.)
So, "how do you make learning fun," you might ask. Well, in today's 21st century learning world, many educators will call on games, videos, songs, and humor.
I have used the DVD and book to this first video. The video is not sung by the original artist. However, it is sung very much like the original and it has the words on the screen. "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is an alphabet book and song by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. It is illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
My students used to enjoy listening to the story and hearing the song. They would even chime in. We would get up and kind of dance along as we sang. It has a catchy tune. So, it made learning fun! (It is things like this that made teaching kindergarten really fun. Well, most of all, I enjoyed the awe and wonderment of the children.)
Yet, kindergarten students are the only ones who enjoy catchy learning songs. This second video is called, "50 States That Rhyme Song." I wouldn't use it for a rhyming lesson. I didn't really get any rhymes in the video. However, it did have a catchy tune and it listed the states in alphabetical order. Also, when the states were listed, you could visually see where they are on the map. It is a neat little cartoon. It would be great for a geography lesson for a class studying the location of the 50 states.
And, just so you don't think that I would leave us older students, adults, and lifelong learners out… I came across this video titled, "Bloom's Taxonomy according to Andy Griffith." It uses humor to "explain" Bloom's Taxonomy. It was an extra treat, because I enjoy the "Andy Griffith Show."
I learned Bloom's Taxonomy in college when I got my degree in education. It categorizes the different levels of thinking and learning.
I learned Bloom's Taxonomy in college when I got my degree in education. It categorizes the different levels of thinking and learning.
Yes, I have some announcements today.
*I am trying a new idea in hopes to get more interaction. Please check out the educational discussions page. I hope to have various discussions on educational topics. (I would love to know what you think of this new feature on DUO Education.)
*I have made some changes on the site. Please take a moment to explore it. Also, I would love to hear what you think of the site and the changes. I welcome any ideas, suggestions, and questions as well.
*My books, "Clarinda Cloud" and "Johnny's Adventure Makes Reading Fun" will be free on Kindle today and tomorrow. I hope you will take advantage of this and pick up your copy. Both books have some great reviews already. If you enjoy the books, please consider leaving one as well. Thank you.
*I am trying a new idea in hopes to get more interaction. Please check out the educational discussions page. I hope to have various discussions on educational topics. (I would love to know what you think of this new feature on DUO Education.)
*I have made some changes on the site. Please take a moment to explore it. Also, I would love to hear what you think of the site and the changes. I welcome any ideas, suggestions, and questions as well.
*My books, "Clarinda Cloud" and "Johnny's Adventure Makes Reading Fun" will be free on Kindle today and tomorrow. I hope you will take advantage of this and pick up your copy. Both books have some great reviews already. If you enjoy the books, please consider leaving one as well. Thank you.
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