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We did the scarves activity sitting on the carpet since I intended for them to stand and move around after exploration. Students were encouraged to explore for quite some time. They loved the texture and sheerness of the netting. When they were done exploring on their own, I had them stand up and throw the scarves in the air and catch with head, fingers, elbows, etc. Then we rolled the netting into balls and were surprised at how much faster the scarves fell. We tried to throw the scarves high enough to hit the ceiling. It was impossible, but fun! Then we moved the scarves to Go and Stop (music). The students loved the activity!!
I usually do whole group activities on the rug and students are familiarized with routine. Having the students sit on the rug will make for better access and exploration for my class. I think it’s a great activity to build vocabulary for my EL learners.
We’ve used scarves activities a few times since April. The students love it every time! We also use the scarves to make PE more interesting. We stretch up high and bend down low. Move to the right, move to the left, etc. We dance the scarves to music with a student leading. Like Maritza pointed out, it’s great for building language and getting the kids to relax and verbalize more. Even the most timid, love this activity.
Using the scarves is a great activity. My students love the texture and the way they move. The bright colors are perfect for my students with visual impairments. We also tried attaching the scarves to dowels and waving them. This adaption helped my students to grasp the scarf easier. The other fun activity was for our science unit in UNIQUE we shined flashlights thru them to explore the light.
I would have my students seated in a line and / or circle because they all in wheelchairs, and their line of vision is varied. In a circle, two other staff would need to help support the students holding and passing the scarves. They would enjoy feeling and having the scarves over them.
I think that sitting on the floor in a circle would be best, at least for the initial exploration. I think it will work best because of the number of students I have and because it is our routine to meet in a circle when we are doing a group activity. We can all see each other and learn from each other.
I would did lesson in a circle. I would pair general education students in between special education students for peer interaction.
I have used scarves with my class for PE. We are usually sitting in a line practicing throwing them up and catching them. I may put my students into pairs and have them toss to each other. Also, using music, the follow my movements going through high medium and low levels. They will also practice movement imitation with helps me see if they are maintaining attention.
I usually do small group instruction and usually floor time is preferred since this activity gives them more room to explore materials.
I prefer to have my students sit whole group in a circle format. they are learning to stay focused in a large group setting which is difficult for them.
I would do the individual activities with everyone sitting in a circle in chairs. It would be best for my students because it would allow my students to focus more on the scarves, instead of moving around the classroom. They struggle with remaining on task. Sitting in a circle also creates boundaries for my students in term s of personal space.
It is important to explain scarf safety. Last year, when I first introduced scarves, I forgot to explain to students that scarves stay in our hands and not in our mouths. I had one students put the scarf in her mouth.
I would do that activity during large group circle time, and ask my assistants to sit next to students to provide behavior support. My large group consists of no more than 10 students.
I would elect to do this activity in a circle with chairs. The activity could be conducted while students stand. Other parts of the activity could be done while seated. Having the flexibility to do both would be best for my students in order to meet a variety of student needs.
<span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>Both the individual and the group scarf activities worked great with my students. My student population is MDO, therefore, they needed more physical assistance and majority of their activities are done from their activity chairs. </span>
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