Popular Fingerplay Activities Step By Step With Pictures

Storytelling and activity songs and rhymes have a long tradition, and at times, they have passed down from generation to generation. My book has more pictures than words in order to methodically introduce each movement and associate it with a spoken word. I use two kinds of pictures: 1) pictures that tell a story or plot which can be discussed, and 2) pictures showing motions that will be repeated throughout the activity songs and rhymes. They are detailed so it is not necessary to go back each time. In my book, you will find 5 popular activity rhythms with very detailed pictures of each gesture. You and your kids will be able to learn each finger/hand movement step by step, bringing enjoyment to both of you. Contents: - I've got Five Fingers in My Pocket - A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea - Open, Shut Them, Open, Shut Them - One Little Fish You might ask why you should buy e-books with fingerplays when there are so many free videos on YouTube. I believe that parents should define the development and entertainment of their children. Video content is entertainment, not a participatory game. It is created by somebody else, not the child, and grabs the attention of kids against their will. This e-book also provides instruction for the hand movements but gives the child the space for their own sense of creation. Hand gestures are not done for the child, but by the child. Here is a chance for kids to think, learn, and to try for themselves. Also, the e-book suggests more activities compared with simply repeating from an image on a screen. Kids can see all gestures step to step, try them and feel them. This gives them the chance to see themselves from the outside looking in, modifying when necessary to get it just right. This self-analyzing ability is an extremely important skill for their future lives.

Enjoy and play the story about the wheels that go round and round, doors that open and shut, a horn that sounds and people who go up and down. This is a perfect popular activity song for early learning. It is great for singing aloud, so it is good for developing fine motor skills using finger-plays. My book has more pictures than words in order to methodically introduce each movement and associate it with a spoken word. I use two kinds of pictures: 1) pictures that tell a story or plot which can be discussed, and 2) pictures showing movements that will be repeated throughout the activity songs and rhymes. They are very detailed and have visuals for each gesture so it is not necessary to go back each time. This book provides instructions for the hand movements but gives the child the space for their own sense of creativity. Kids can see, step by step and a slow pace, all gestures, try them and feel them. This gives them the chance to see themselves from the outside looking in, modifying when necessary to get it just right. This self-analyzing ability is an extremely important skill for their future lives. Also I offer sheet music for Wheels on the Bus so you can accompany your kids, and play this melody on any kind of instrument including a toy one. It is easy to play for anyone! The melody has been simplified and now everybody will be able to play it without any previous musical knowledge.

Storytelling and activity songs and rhymes have a long tradition, and at times, they have passed down from generation to generation. Our book has more pictures than words in order to methodically introduce each movement and associate it with a spoken word. We use two kinds of pictures: 1) pictures that tell a story or plot which can be discussed, and 2) pictures showing motions that will be repeated throughout the activity songs and rhymes. They are detailed so it is not necessary to go back each time. In our book, you will find 5 popular activity rhythms with very detailed pictures of each gesture. You and your kids will be able to learn each finger/hand movement step by step, bringing enjoyment to both of you. Contents: - Patty CakeIn a Cabin in the Woods - Five Little Monkeys - This Little Piggy - Here are Grandma's Glasses

Fresh, fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.

Become a master of the popular fingerplays technique with this extensively illustrated, step-by-step guide. Contains 25 complete, ready-to-use programs on popular animal and holiday topics, quick-and-easy craft and finger puppet patterns (choose quick Fun Foam or elaborate sewn characters) and easily learned rhyming fingerplays. The book offers advice on combining fingerplays with other storytelling methods and includes several creative activities for classrooms or libraries, simple instructions on how to plan entertaining and enriching programs, and an annotated list of topic-related books, songs and musical resources.

Build the body-brain connection with step-by-step activities that help children develop physical, cognitive, social, and emotional foundations for early learning and school readiness. Early childhood educators will find clear information on creating the move-to learn environment, managing safety, and optimizing the connections between language development, movement, and readiness for formal learning. An observational tool lets teachers pinpoint children’s specific developmental stages and assess progress. The easy-to-follow, full-color format includes diagrams and photos along with teaching tips to advance and automate children’s foundational physical capabilities while providing incremental challenge. Grounded in best practices and current research, Move, Play, and Learn with Smart Steps is both a hands-on resource for any classroom teacher, care provider, or parent and an ideal tool for coaches, mentors, and professional development trainers. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book.

In this book, a distinguished group of early childhood special educators and researchers explores the barriers to and influences on inclusive education settings for young children. Chapters cover such timely topics as individualized instruction, social relationships of children with disabilities, collaborative relationships among adults, family perceptions of inclusion, classroom ecology and child participation, community participation, social policy, and cultural and linguistic diversity. Expert contributors, addressing each of these topics, draw useful implications for practitioners-providing helpful suggestions for modifying activities, materials, environmental supports, and teaching strategies. Based on a groundbreaking 5-year research study conducted by the Early Childhood Research Institute on Inclusion, Widening the Circle is a must read for all professionals working in inclusive settings.

* a comprehensive collection of more than 70 original and classical songs and fingerplays * encompasses eight common preschool themes * each theme includes five to six familiar topics * complements, consolidates and further develops a variety of preschool programs * songs and/or fingerplays provided for each topic with easy-to-follow instructions for two related class activities * develops studentsѫ interest and understanding of rhythm and rhyme * enjoyable activities that explore reading and maths readiness skills * offers opportunities for students to explore new concepts and tasks in meaningful ways * motor skills development * photocopiable information for parents * instructions for home activities to promote cognitive growth.