After searching on the world wide web for hours, for the exact video that would compliment our classroom experiences, I finally decided to make my own. Did you know that pretty much every computer has a movie maker program? It's very easy to use and although it does take some time to make a video, it is something you can use over and over again. Also, if you save your raw project, you can tweak it every year to keep it relevant to your students.
In this interactive video a puppet shows the children how to make a pattern and asks them to help her finish it. She also encourages the children to make their own after the video is done, which then fosters their active inquiry. This video supported my objective, given 4 choices of objects ( C), Kindergarten children (A) will be able to position them into a pattern (B) with 85% accuracy (D). "Des Moines Elementary Math, Grade Kindergarten", for my spring thematic unit.
Another way to use video making, which I am excited to try, is to use footage of your own children in the classroom. Use it as a recap, to extend learning, or let them come up with something they want to explore. Students in 3rd to 5th grade made short movies about why they should be able to use technology in the classroom. Letting them create something really shows the diversity in their thoughts and learning styles. Not every student learns in the same way! Plus what a perfect way to share what is happening in you r classroom!
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