Here’s a simple, yet fun idea for any World Language classroom – it’s amazing how having your own kids in school inspires you. Got this class mascot idea from my daughter’s kindergarten class.
1. Find a stuffed animal, doll, inflatable monster, gnome, etc. to be your class mascot/exchange student. Let the students name him and decide where he’s from, why he’s here, what his family is like, etc. They love creating a back story for their new classmate. The more creative they are, the better!
2. Each week, a student gets to take him home and take pictures of him doing activities. Give the student a sheet of paper with lines to write 10 sentences about what the mascot did and a rectangle for a 4×6 picture on the front and blank space on the back for additional pictures. Keep a binder with plastic insert pages of the student’s work and pictures for the class and other classes to see.
3. When you talk about weekend activities on Mondays with your class, the student of the week is responsible for talking about what the mascot did and showing off the pictures. The student should bring the mascot to school every day so that he can sit in class and learn the language. Let the mascot be part of class activities when appropriate (games, reading in a funny voice, etc.)
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Hope this class mascot lesson plan inspired you to bring more fun to your World Language classroom!
Happy Teaching!
~Sherry
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