Moving and Learning with Jack Hartmann: Positional Words Fun!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:57 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and active lesson using the 'Here We Go' song by Jack Hartmann to teach positional words and improve listening skills in Pre-K students.

Video Resource

Here We Go | Directions Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann Positional Words |Spatial Awareness

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 1:57
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Key Concepts

  • Positional words (up, down, side, back, front, low, high, narrow, wide, in, out)
  • Spatial awareness
  • Following directions

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and demonstrate the meaning of positional words through movement.
  • Students will improve their listening skills by following directions in the song.
  • Students will enhance their spatial awareness by moving their bodies in different directions.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by gathering the students in a circle. Explain that they will be learning about positional words through a fun song and dance. Ask them if they know any positional words already (e.g., up, down).
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the 'Here We Go' video by Jack Hartmann. Encourage the students to watch and listen carefully to the words and movements.
  • Movement and Practice (10 mins)
    Play the video again. This time, encourage the students to move along with Jack Hartmann. Pause the video after each positional word to emphasize the movement. For example, when the song says 'up,' have everyone reach up high.
  • Positional Word Game (10 mins)
    Call out positional words and have the students demonstrate the corresponding movement. For example, say 'low' and have them crouch down. Vary the pace to keep them engaged.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the positional words learned in the lesson. Ask the students to name a few and demonstrate their movements. Sing the song one last time for fun.

Interactive Exercises

  • Simon Says Positional Words
    Play 'Simon Says' using positional words. For example, 'Simon Says, put your hands up!' or 'Simon Says, step back!'
  • Obstacle Course
    Create a simple obstacle course using items in the classroom. Give instructions using positional words to guide the students through the course (e.g., 'Go under the table,' 'Step over the block,' 'Walk around the chair').

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite positional word and why?
  • Can you think of other words that describe where things are located?
  • How does moving our bodies help us learn new things?

Skills Developed

  • Listening skills
  • Spatial awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Following directions
  • Gross motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

If you go _____, you are going high!

Correct Answer: up

Question 2:

If you go _____, you are bending low to the ground!

Correct Answer: low

Question 3:

When you go _____, you are going to the left or the right.

Correct Answer: side

Question 4:

When you go _____, you are going behind you!

Correct Answer: back

Question 5:

If you are in the _____ of the line, you are first!

Correct Answer: front

Question 6:

If something is _____, it doesn't have a lot of space!

Correct Answer: narrow

Question 7:

If something is _____, it has a lot of space!

Correct Answer: wide

Question 8:

If you go _____, you are stepping into a circle!

Correct Answer: in

Question 9:

If you go _____, you are stepping outside of a circle!

Correct Answer: out

Question 10:

The opposite of going up is going _____

Correct Answer: down

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Like Jack says, here we go _____, _____, _____!

Correct Answer: up

Question 2:

We can also go _____, _____, _____!

Correct Answer: down

Question 3:

Let's move from _____ to _____!

Correct Answer: side

Question 4:

Now, spin _____, and _____!

Correct Answer: round

Question 5:

Step _____, _____, _____, now!

Correct Answer: back

Question 6:

Move to the _____, _____, _____, now!

Correct Answer: front

Question 7:

Can you move _____, _____, _____!

Correct Answer: low

Question 8:

Touch something _____, _____, _____!

Correct Answer: high

Question 9:

Can you make a _____ line?

Correct Answer: narrow

Question 10:

Let's make something _____, _____, _____!

Correct Answer: wide

Educational Standards

PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.2:Students will begin to develop an awareness of context clues through read-alouds and other text experiences.

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