Teacher Background Tell the students that in certain parts of Canada, houses were made out of logs from nearby forests. Using the lincoln logs in a learning center, students work in small groups to build a log cabin. Then they can draw pictures of their log cabins. Extensions Have the students compare the house they are living in with a log cabin. The children will hear and learn a Canadian folksong told in story form.
Procedure Tell the children that they are going to hear a folk song written in story form.
With repetition of phrases, students will enjoy joining in. When everyone has completed their characters, teach them the song. Encourage listening skills by asking students to hold up the correct character picture as the song is sung. Part of the Geographic Education and Technology Program's collection of lesson plans .