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Languages handmime
This is a great way of getting children to communicate in your chosen language and to have fun!
This is how it can be done:
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1. children hold out their hands, thumbs extended, hands pointing to each other |
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2. the thumbs then talk and nod as they exchange basic information! |
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3. finally, when saying goodbye one thumb is hidden behind the other hand, moved to behind the fingers in the palm, and then it seems it has disappeared! |
Children can use funny voices when speaking
They can exchange basic or more complex information, depending on their knowledge of language
The thumbs can have names, and a whole identity!
Children can conduct the short conversations with themselves or a with a partner
Small finger puppets can be made to add more enjoyment
The conversations can then be shown to the class, recorded or performed in an assembly!
Sample basic conversation:
Bonjour!
Bonjour!
Comment ça va?
Ça va bien, merci.
Je m’appelle Fred. Comment tu t’appelles?
Je m’appelle Dot. Où habites tu?
J’habite à Manchester!
Bien!
Au revoir!
A bientôt!
Let your fingers do the talking!
