5 Plump Peas
Literacy Tip Hi! My name is Tricia and this is my son Atticus who is 3 years old. We’re going to show you a fun fingerplay today! Fingerplays like this not only help young children learn new words and...
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Literacy Tip Hi everyone, I’m Gigi. This is an old favorite rhyme. For four and five year old children, being able to tell rhymes is a skill that will help them understand what they are reading when...
View ArticleMix the Batter
Literacy Tip Hello. I’m Gigi, and I’m going to demonstrate a fun rhyme. When children hear the rhyming sounds, they are reminded that words are made up of different sounds. This understanding will make...
View ArticleAcka Backa Soda Cracker
Literacy Tip My name is Lisa and this is Charlie who is 9 months old. We’re going to share a fun rhyme with you now! The physical movement in this rhyme increases the baby’s awareness of rhythm in...
View ArticleHere We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Literacy Tip Hi, I’m Lisa and we’re going to sing a fun song. This is a great song to adapt to what you’re doing. You can change the activity and even the time of day. Think of all the ways you can...
View ArticleTwo Little Blackbirds
Literacy Tip Hi, I’m Andrea and this is Reece. We are going to demonstrate a finger rhyme that you can do at home! This rhyme is great to do with all ages. Singing with children builds pathways in...
View ArticleRam Sam Sam
Literacy Tip Hello, I’m Andrea. This is a great nonsense song to play with sounds and movement! Singing silly songs together is not only fun it helps to develop a child’s understanding of sounds in...
View ArticleBig, Big, Big
Literacy Tip Hi, I’m Andrea. This is a great rhyme to do with young children. Combining opposites with motion, as in this rhyme, is a great way to build vocabulary and brain connections. It helps...
View ArticleThis is the Way the Ladies Ride
Literacy Tip Hello! I’m Andrea and this is my daughter, Kate. We are going to show you a fun rhyme you can do at home! Playing together with your child not only grows the bond between child and...
View ArticleWheels on the Bus
Literacy Tip Hi, my name is Lauren, and this is my daughter Ruby. Songs with motions that go along help your child better understand the word’s meaning and boost your little one’s vocabulary. Feel free...
View ArticlePudding on the Plate- Erin Todd
Transcript Hi, my name is Erin, and this is my buddy Simon. Today, we’re going to do a fun action rhyme called Pudding on the Plate. Ready, Simon? Pudding on the plate, Pudding on the plate, Wibble...
View ArticleI Went to Visit a Farm One Day – Lisa Dengerink
Transcript Hi! I am Lisa Dengerink. Today, I am sharing a fun animal recognition song, which also works well as a chant. It’s called “I Went to Visit a Farm One Day.” I went to visit a farm one day, I...
View ArticleTiny Tim – Monica Washenberger
Hello, my name is Monica. Today, we are going to be singing the song Tiny Tim. There are a few American Sign Language signs that can be used with this song including: turtle, swim, drink, and eat....
View ArticleGiro Tondo – Gigi & Luca
Ciao, io sono Gigi, e questo è Luca. Vogliamo condividere con voi una classica filastrocca in Italiano “Giro Tondo.” Giro giro tondo, casca il mondo, casca la terra; e tutti giù per terra. Nursery...
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