Pre-K Quick Projects - Conga Line Flight

Aviation Adventure: The Conga Line Flight!

Learning Objectives:

• Develop observational skills.
• Enhance motor coordination through pretend play.
• Foster teamwork and cooperation.

Materials Needed:

• Today I Will Fly by Mo Willems (book)
• Sound clips of conga music
• Model airplane (optional)

Music:

• King Conga (play the audio clip)

Activity Plan:

Part 1: Read-Aloud

1. Begin by reading Today I Will Fly by Mo Willems. Discuss the story’s themes related to flight and adventure.

Part 2: Discussion

1. Engage the students in a conversation about airplane movements.
2. Show them a model airplane (if available) and introduce terminology such as pitch, yaw, and roll.
3. Explain that they will work together to practice these movements and learn more about airplanes.

Part 3: Conga Line Flight

1. Have students stand and form a line.
2. Play lively conga music.
3. Instruct the “airplanes” (students) to move in line formation, following your lead:
   • Roll left: Lean to the left.
   • Roll right: Lean to the right.
   • Yaw left: Turn left.
   • Yaw right: Turn right.
   • Pitch up: Reach upward.
   • Pitch down: Bend forward.
4. Encourage creativity and exaggeration in their movements.
5. After practicing, have everyone “fly” back to their seats while continuing to demonstrate pitch, yaw, and roll.

Part 4: Summary

1. Recap what the students learned:
   • Airplane movements (pitch, yaw, roll).
   • The parts of a plane responsible for these movements.
2. Emphasize that they can continue pretending to be airplanes and explore the exciting world of flight.