Singing helps children hear the distinct sounds that make up words because songs emphasize different syllables and sounds. This makes singing a very important part of early literacy skill development! Songs can also teach new vocabulary and introduce new ideas and concepts – like hibernation!
Sing-a-long, without worrying what you sound like! Your child loves your unique voice, so don’t be shy about singing to your child. And when you sing to them, you’re helping them to build their early literacy skills!
DYK: children who have memorized some nursery rhymes before they start kindergarten will be more successful in school than children who do not know nursery rhymes?! Better start practicing! Join Miss Sarah and sign along.
Ready to learn some sign language? Join Miss Amy and Mackenzee as they practice letters and colours through rhymes, songs, and stories! Together, we’re reading “The Crayons’ Book Of Colors” by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, published by Grosset & Dunlap. Sing and sign along with us!
Can you wait for the POP! in this song? This playful fingerplay reinforces patience while encouraging symbolic play through the actions.
What’s that jingling sound? It’s Miss Sarah, ringing and rhyming all about numbers! Singing songs makes learning about numeracy fun! Start small, with just 1 or 2 apples in the tree, and then add more as you go!
Remember when we talked about re-writing the words to a favourite song? Here’s another example with London Bridges Falling Down! Each season gives us a chance to sing new songs, but never hesitate to use songs that you and your little one are already familiar with!
Rewriting the words to a favourite song not only makes a memorable new sing along, but it also introduces new vocabulary! This new version of London Bridges Falling Down is perfect as the leaves change colour and the wind starts to blow! How else could you change the words?
Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills as they put thoughts into words and talk about what they’re doing! Let’s play together with this rhyme! All you’ll need is of course your little one and a bright coloured scarf!
Sign language is a great way to develop language skills, even before a child can speak! This welcome (or farewell!) rhyme has some simple signs that you can practice with your child. Words: Hello, Friends! (alternatively: Goodbye, Friends!) Hello, Friends! (alternatively: Goodbye, Friends!) Hello, Friends, (alternatively: Goodbye, Friends) It’s time to say “hello!” (alternatively: it’s… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: Hello Friends & Goodbye Friends with Amy