We, the disinherited of this land, we who have been oppressed so long, are tired of going through the long night of captivity. And now we are reaching out for the daybreak of freedom and justice and equality.

Martin Luther King (1957-1968)

Montgomery Bus Boycott speech, 5 December 1955

Don't!

Function: Activity

Words: 9

Duration: 1:00

Aim: Introduce a key control word

Don't!
Don't!
Don't!
Don't!
Don't!
Don't!

Don't! Don't! Don't!

Usage

1. Have the children sit down.
2. Pick up some object (an inflatable plastic club or hammer is ideal) with which to menace the children. Start the track.
3. Slowly move to hit someone but upon hearing the word "Don't" stop and look sheepish/guilty.
4. Keep threatening the children but fail to hit anyone. React to the soundtrack and especially to anyone who says, "Don't!"

Follow-Up

Threaten the children and see if any of them will say, "Don't!" Try hitting yourself and see if anyone will say "Don't!"

Play Don't Move!

Notes:

This is a very important concept for children to understand and respect. Teachers as well.

getfile: Don't!

MP3: 1.85 MB