Re: one on one with a seven year old Hi guys!
Well, I tried out both your ideas. I went through old magazines I had at home and made a list of things that she already knew and thus, I knew she could find. For example, a pink skirt, a young girl, a puppy, etc. I also brought along some of my daughter's Barbie stickers for the things that weren't in the mags (a sun, hearts). Once we were all set up and she had found what I asked for, we glued them onto a big poster board in a way that represented a very simple story which I got her to tell me in her own words. Like I said, it was a very simple story but it was great hearing her speak on her own!
Then we did the funny pictures. Actually, they were cute animals pictures I found on the internet. I printed them at the top of a sheet of paper and left enough space at the bottom for her to write what she saw. It was a super way to get her using adjectives and the present continuous!!
Well, what can I say guys?...thanks, I owe you one! |