Continuing with our 2010 goal to provide you with 365 days of learning activities from our “Home Preschool Curriculum” developed by Fran Wisniewski and Diane Flynn Keith for UniversalPreschool.com, here is the post for Day 19…
Remember, these are learning activities that should only be done if they are enjoyable for you and your child. Do not treat this as a “must do” lesson. It’s simply a fun activity that provides an opportunity to learn.
~ Recognizing Nursey Rhymes ~
- Say nursery rhymes together with this FREE listing of 362 Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. When you get to the site, just click on the alphabet letter index to find the rhymes. Read them online or print them out! Or get the book, “The Real Mother Goose,” published by Scholastic at your library or bookstore.
- Here are some rhymes integrated with music and fun activities your child may enjoy:
- “Itsy, Bitsy, Spider” – read the rhyming lyrics to the song, get the sheet music, print out some coloring pages and get suggestions for art projects and recipes themed around this classic children’s song. You can also read the lyrics, listen to the tune, and learn some history behind the song.
- “I’m a Little Teapot” – listen to the tune sung by Hap Palmer, or read the lyrics, hear the tune, and learn the body motions that go with this song.
- “Hickory Dickory Dock” – read the lyrics and listen to the tune. You will also find a fun online activity at DLTK’s Nursery Rhymes for Kids.
For more ideas on developing reading readiness skills visit
http://www.homefires.com/click?learnread.
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