Verbs with Finger Puppets

School: Delhi Public School Gwalior

Name of Activity:  Verbs with Finger Puppets

Grade Level:  III

Subject(s):  Grammar

Art(s) Integrated:  Craft creativity and Expressions

Topic/Chapter: Verbs

Sub-Topic/Concept : Verbs

Learning Outcome(s):  To understand the topic verb thoroughly by forming sentences using their imaginary skills and developing their speaking skills as well.

Ideated by: Team DPS Gwalior

Executed by:  Educators of class III

Description:  Physical motion is effective in retaining memory. It is hypothesized that art if integrated with any subject is highly effective. Verbs are connected with mental space. The mental spaces can be represented in physical actions, that is, hand signal actions. These hand signal actions are assumed to be very expressive and helpful for students who are learning verbs.

Students will explore the world of Verbs ( ie an act of doing , actions etc) creatively by making finger puppets out of paper ( Any size , color, number ). Doing craft is itself an expression of Verbs where students will use their creativity in a unique manner. This activity is based on TVTA (Teaching Verb and Tenses through Actions) method which helps students to understand Verb and Tenses through physical actions and grasp the basic concept of Verb and Tenses more effectively. 

Variations possible:  A story can be portrayed as a role play. Dialogue delivery to be done using verbs.