Month: March 2021

Rhyme Time: Round and Round the Garden with Amy

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Rhyme time is the perfect bonding time with baby. Rhyme time can also be the spark for an imaginative adventure with your preschooler! Words: Round and round the garden,Went the Teddy bear.One step, two stepAnd tickle me under there.

Rhyme Time: Bouncy Bouncy Baby with Amy

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Did you know… nonsense words have value for early language learners?! These silly words emphasize unique word sounds, which are the foundation of language! Words Bouncy bouncy babyThribbidee-obidee-oopsee-day,Bouncy bouncy baby,this is the way we play.I’m smart, I’m smart, so smart, so smart,Because I knew just how to do itFrom the start.It’s spring, it’s spring,that counts,… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: Bouncy Bouncy Baby with Amy

Rhyme Time: Nursery Rhymes with Amy

Nursery rhymes have incredible power! Research has shown that children who have 8 rhymes memorized by 4 years old are stronger readers by the time they are 8 years old. Miss Amy is sharing some of these classic rhymes!

Sing Along: One Little Bug Went Out One Day with Amy

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What’s your favourite sing along with your baby? Do you remember songs from when you were young? Even if you don’t think you have a great singing voice, your baby loves it, so share songs anytime! Lyrics: (tune: One elephant went out to play)One little bug went out to play,On a spider’s web one day.They… Continue Reading Sing Along: One Little Bug Went Out One Day with Amy

Rhyme Time: My Thumbs Are Starting To Wiggle with Amy

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Sitting still is hard for anyone, especially a child! This makes active, wiggles songs and rhymes even more important. With babies, wiggle time can be about exploring movement, while preschoolers can practice naming body parts. Let’s wiggle! Words: My thumbs are starting to wiggle My thumbs are starting to wiggle My thumbs are starting to… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: My Thumbs Are Starting To Wiggle with Amy