54 Four Corners
Madison Long
Strategy Overview
- Four Corners is a great activity for students to practice their literacy skills and grow in their development.
- This strategy allows for students to integrate their comprehension of phonic skills and work together to determine which corner to go to.
- The benefits of this activity include active learning, critical thinking, communication, listening, decision-making, collaboration, engagement, different viewpoints, and skill application.
Strategy in Action
“Your kids will love this game! Hang a number sign in each corner of your classroom. Students choose a corner to stand. You pull out a picture card and the kids clap the syllables in word, such as all-i-ga-tor. Alligator has 4 syllables so anyone who is standing in the 4 syllables corner is “out.” Those students come to the rug to help clap the syllables in the next word. You can keep playing until one student is left or you run out of time.” (Phonological awareness activities with movement, n.d)
Student Example
- Teacher establishes the four corners of the room for students to decide between.
- The teacher leads the activity by calling out which words/syllables for that specific round.
- Students then get to engage in the activity by going to do different corners based on the words that are called.
References
Phonological awareness activities with movement. (n.d.). Polka Dots Please. https://polkadotsplease.com/2021/11/phonological-awareness-activities-with-movement.html
