My Special Friend 2

Through rhyme and art children consolidate their understanding of snails and how our behaviour can affect them....
Recommended Period for this Activity: All year round

1. Story and Singing time 

To consolidate the message of the story, use this rhyme, based on the tune of Here we go round the mulberry bush. Discuss the words, focusing on the message in the last stanza and relate to emerging themes. Let the kids read and sing the story during the lesson.  

Ben the snail is Sarah’s friend,                                          Sarah għandha ħabib ġdid                       
Sarah’s friend, Sarah’s friend.                                           Ħabib ġdid, ħabib ġdid.
Ben the snail is Sarah’s friend                                          Sarah għandha ħabib ġdid
On a hot and sunny morning.                                          Bennu il-Bebbuxu.
 
Sarah saved the little snail                                                Bennu mar idur fix-xemx
The little snail, the little snail.                                           Idur fix-xemx, idur fix-xemx.
Sarah saved the little snail                                                Bennu mar idur fix-xemx
On a hot and sunny morning.                                          U spiċċa għajjien mejjet.
 
Ben the snail left a trail                                                     Sarah rat il-marki fl-art                              
Left a trail, left a trail.                                                        Marki fl-art, marki fl-art.
Ben the snail left a trail                                                     Sarah rat il-marki fl-art
On a hot and sunny morning.                                          U sabet il-bebbuxu.
 
Sarah learnt the letter S                                                    Sarah tgħallmet l-ittra S
The letter S, the letter S.                                                    L-ittra S, l-ittra S.
Sarah learnt the letter S                                                    Sarah tgħallmet l-ittra S
On a hot and sunny morning.                                          Bis-saħħa tal-bebbuxu.
 
When you find a sleeping snail                                         Jekk issib bebbuxu kwiet
Let it rest, let it rest.                                                           Ħallih kwiet, ħallih ħwiet.
When you find a sleeping snail                                         Jekk issib bebbuxu kwiet
On a hot and sunny morning.                                          Ħallih kwiet ħa jorqod.
 

2. Create Snail Inspired Art  

Follow up with art inspired by a snail’s shell. DO NOT use snails themselves. This is ideal if you are learning about colours. You may use the designs in the Downloadable Materials section to create your template. 


Resources & Equipment Needed

  • Art paper;
  • Snail sheel designs (Downloadable Materials);
  • Colours;
  • Art and craft supplies of your choice;
  • Any props or materials you create;

You can download these instructions in PDF by clicking here: Generate PDF

Downloadable Material

Activity sheet_My special friend 2

PDF Document

Snail shell designs

PDF Document

Make sure to take photos of:
1. The children singing the rhyme
2. Any snail-related artwork the children create
Activity Photos for Inspiration

Learning Outcomes & Curriculum Integration

Subjects

  • - self identity
  • - self image
  • - socially adept
  • - communicators
  • - attitudes towards learning

Learning Outcomes

 

1)    Children who develop a strong sense of identity

 

1. 1 Children who develop in a safe, secure environment which they can trust.

2. I can initiate communication through a range of actions e.g. through eye contact, vocalization and other communicative sounds, one-word utterances, simple sentences, etc

5. I participate in activities and interactions in the setting I am in.

1.3 Children who become responsible and resilient in the face of challenges.

1. I do not give up in the face of challenges but keep on trying to achieve my goals.

 

2) Children who have a positive self-image

 

2.1 Children who believe in themselves fully aware of their potential and capabilities.

2. I show interest in my immediate and wider environment.

3. I am confident in taking up opportunities to be creative and imaginative

2.2 Children who develop positive attitudes which enable them to take the initiative and become risk- takers.

2. I am motivated to engage with a range of learning opportunities present in my environment.

 

3) Children are socially adept

3.1 Children who are capable of establishing relationships with others

1. I enjoy being with familiar others.

 

2. I respond positively to others’ attempt to engage with me e.g. through body language such as eye contact, facial expressions, vocalizations etc.

 

4) Children who are effective communicators

4.1 Children who are capable of using different forms of media for communication.

1. I respond to interactions with a repertoire of communicative acts e.g. gestures, vocalization and other verbal means

2. I enjoy listening to and making music.

4. I join in rhymes, songs, poems, and jingles.

4.2 Children who interact and engage with varieties of text and printed material increasing their awareness of purposes/functions.

5. I relate to favourite stories and rhymes e.g. repeating actions, words or phrases.

4.3 Children who are familiar with symbols and patterns and their use.

2. I make marks with different materials e.g. crayons, finger paint.

4.4 Children who are aware of different language systems, notably L1 (first language) and L2 (second language).

1. I show progressive engagement in nursery rhymes and songs in L1 and L2.

2. I recite nursery rhymes and songs in L1 and L2.

 

Integration with Curriculum

Activity Name

Topic

Proposed Time

Resources
My Special Friend 2
 
  • Snails
  • Patterns
  • Colours
 Continuous activity of My Special Friend 1
  • Template of snail (Resource file)
  • Art and craft materials