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This eraser game is for verse 1 of "Sing for the King."

 

How to play eraser pass?

 

  • On a large chalkboard or white board, draw a 4x5 grid like the one above.  Write the words in each box.
  • In as little words as possible, tell the children the words:

    Erase one word that is NOT in the song

    Pass the eraser to a friend

    No talking

  • Challenge the children to erase all the wrong words before you sing the verse 4 times.  Hand out two erasers and start singing. Do not stop between verses.  If a child erases a correct word, quietly write it back in the box and dont make a big deal about it.
  • After the children have erased all the incorrect words, check their work by singing the song again and pointing to each word as you go.
  • Challenge the children to sing only the words in the box while you sing the other words.  Then switch.  I like to point to the words as we go to help keep us on track.

 

Why do I love this game so much? 

 

  • It gives the children a chance to see the words in an active learning experience. 
  • They get to hear the verse sung several times before I ask them to produce parts of the song.  If you sing it as many times as suggested, they will get to hear the verse 7 times while their little brains are actively engaged.  Active engagement will cut down on the amount of time it takes to learn a song.
  • The three words in each box are synonyms, meaning they mean similar things.  Seeing these words grouped together helps the children gain a deeper understanding of the message of the song without taking time to explain it. 

 

Note: I would only use this activity with children who can read, or I would have something else for the younger children to do at the same time.

 

Enjoy!

Sing for the King - eraser pass (verse 1 only)

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