This product consists of sheets of 1" x 2 5/8" sticker labels for all of the 220 Dolch Sight Words, featuring the instructions for a mime to act out the meaning of each word. The stickers are to be affixed to a corner on the backs of the Large Dolch Sight Word flashcards for convenient reference while the words are being taught and practiced. The children act out each mime as they respond verbally with the correct word when the flashcard is shown. A booklet with introductory pages and instructions for use, and a listing of the 220 words and descriptions of each mime accompanies the set of sticker labels.
Examples of mimes for the Dolch Words:
around--Hold one hand up, lightly fisted. Quickly describe large circles around the left hand with the right, in a stirring motion.
hurt------Pretend to pinch your arm with the other hand, then register a look of pain.
pull-------Place hands out in front, as if grasping a "tug of war" rope with them, then lean back, and demonstrate pulling on the rope hand over hand.
Teachers find their students often invent more effective motions from their point of reference than adults do! If your students and you think of some more easily learned or demonstrated mimes for some of the words, please share them with your colleagues.
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