Materials needed for a class of 20 are:
4 large white poster boards.
4 large crayons or washable markers.
label on each group's assembled table of desks indicating: Winter, Spring, Fall, Summer.
and finally the desks are arranged in groups of 4 such as this picture for 4 students in each group.
Each group will have a time limit to come up with facts about each season. Then once the time is up the group rotates to the next season. This will be an appropriate level of learning for Kindergarteners/1st graders.
At the end of this lesson, the students and I will discuss the different facts about the seasons.
This is a cooperative learning strategy. This strategy promotes an interpersonal method of learning the subject. The students will give each other ideas and trigger more ideas for the seasons. Rules will be clearly defined beforehand to ensure low noise level or whisper voices. I do suspect however, there will be excitement and warnings will be given to settle down. I feel this method is engaging, exciting and promotes a positive learning experience.
