Do this activity with other objects from the students’ daily experience. Sing a verse about the function of each named object to the tune of “Put Your Finger in the Air.” Help students to perform the action for each verse.
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Wash your hands with the soap…
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Dry your hands with the towel…
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Drink from the cup…
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Scoop with the spoon…
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Ring, ring the bell…
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Brush your teeth with the toothbrush…
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Wipe the table with the sponge…
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Open the door with the key…
If you try this variation, you will need an object box containing familiar objects from daily experience, such as soap, towel, cup, spoon, bell, toothbrush, sponge and key.
Throughout the day, talk with students about the functions of the various objects. Ask them where they put different clothing items. For example, when it’s time to go outside in cold weather, ask them what they need to put on their heads.
Hint: Be sure to clean items after use. Provide students with their own set of objects when hygiene is a concern – individual cups, spoons and toothbrushes.