Activity Instruction Page
Captain Says
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Pirates & Tropical Islands
- Learning Center: Physical Development & Health
First, draw a chalk outline of a large ship on the pavement. Students will learn the different parts of a ship (bow, stern, port, starboard), then move to each location as the Captain calls it out.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Chalk
– Pavement or sidewalk
Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify and differentiate between the different sides of a ship (bow, stern, port, starboard).
2. Students will improve their listening and direction-following skills.
3. Students will practice their gross motor skills by moving to different spots on the pavement.
Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Begin by reviewing the different sides of a ship with the students – bow (front), stern (back), port (left), and starboard (right).
2. Draw a chalk outline of a large ship on the pavement, making sure to label each side.
3. Have the students stand in the middle of the ship outline.
4. As the “Captain,” call out a side of the ship and have the students move to the correct spot on the pavement.
5. Repeat the activity several times, calling out different sides each time.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– For students who may need extra support, consider using visual aids (such as arrows pointing to each side of the ship) to help them remember the different sides.
– For students who need a challenge, you can add more sides to the ship (such as deck, hull, mast) and have them identify and move to those as well.
Assessment Suggestion:
– Observe students as they move to the correct side of the ship when called out by the “Captain.” Note which students are able to correctly identify and move to each side, and provide additional support or challenge as needed.
