Do you see what I see?
This is a really fun way to explore how we can all see or hear the same thing but not alway see it the same way. All you need is some paper, pencils and your imagination!
Teacher Tip: Start by choosing a picture and describing it your class. Model the use of describing words. Avoid using the names of the image you are describing. That means if it is a dog- you can’t say “draw a dog”!
Ask your class to listen to your description and try to recreate the image.
Once you have finished describing it, ask everyone to hold up the picture they have drawn and see what they look like!
Have a discussion about why they all look different even though they heard the same descriptions.
This is a great opportunity to discuss how we view different thing in the world differently even though we see the same things.
Next put the children’s describing abilities to the test!
Working in pairs children must describe pictures to a partner for them to try and draw. The rules are simple:
· Only one of the children in each pair can see the image.
· You can only use describing words to help the other person draw the image. You must not use naming words
Try displaying some simple images on the board, or ask everyone in the class to draw something and gather them all.
Ask the children to work in pairs and position them so only one can see the picture.
One child will describe the image and the other must try to draw what is being described. The harder the starting the image the more difficult it is!
Once everyone has had a turn, see how their pictures turn out.
