For primary today I did a version of "battleship" with the kids. I think I found the original idea on The Crazy Chorister and then tweaked it to fit my needs for today.
I drew a large grid on the chalkboard letters down one side, numbers down the other. I had the same grid on a piece of paper with my "secret special locations" that only I got to look at. The kids took turns giving me a coordinate and then if they hit a special spot they got to choose what song to sing. If they missed I got to choose what song to sing.
We were able to review the song of the month, throw in a few fun wiggle songs, and also learn a brand new song all today. In order to make sure no one felt like a loser for "missing", I would say, "You didn't hit a secret spot, but you did hit learn the first line of 'The Hearts of the Children'" -or whatever song I felt like I wanted them to do at that moment.
I think it went over really well. The kids seemed to have a good time with it.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Battleship
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6 comments:
AAAAAAAAand your pianist had a FABULOUS time! I think this was such a great idea! Kudos to you!
That is such a great idea! I bet the kids just loved every minute and learned alot too. I know Trent would have thought it was cool!
Sounds like a lot of fun. Good idea.
Great idea!!
I need housework battleship. I'll say the coordinates, and you say, "You barely got out of scrubbing toilets, but you hit clean the fridge!"
Hahahahahaha to Trish's comment. Love it.
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