Action Rhymes: Sing and Play
Sing and Play Series
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What’s inside...
Action Rhymes: Sing and Play is an engaging children's book that encourages young readers to participate in interactive nursery rhymes. Through singing and playful activities, children can learn rhythm, improve coordination, and develop their language skills. With push, pull, and slide mechanisms, toddlers can bring their favorite nursery rhymes to life by joining in actions like going round and round the garden, helping Incy Wincy Spider climb up and down the spout, and winding the bobbin up. A QR code allows them to sing along, and bright, bold illustrations by Joel and Ashley Selby enhance the experience. This book is a perfect gift for little ones and is part of the Sing and Play series which includes Playtime Rhymes, Bedtime Rhymes, and Animal Rhymes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite action rhyme in the book and why?
Can you think of a new action that we could add to one of the rhymes?
How do you feel when we sing and play together?
Which character in the rhymes would you like to be friends with, and what would you do together?
Can you create your own rhyme about something you did today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express themselves by asking them to demonstrate the actions from their favorite rhymes.
Be animated! Use expressive gestures and facial expressions to make the rhymes more fun and engaging.
Discuss the feelings and themes in each rhyme, relating them to everyday situations your child experiences.
Create a comfortable reading environment where your child feels encouraged to ask questions and share ideas about the story.
Praise your child’s creative ideas when they think of new actions or rhymes, fostering a love for storytelling and imaginative play.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Coordination and Motor Skills
Explanation: Through engaging rhymes and interactive play, 'Action Rhymes: Sing and Play' encourages children to perform actions that enhance their physical coordination and motor skills.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in daily activities such as tying shoes, playing sports, or participating in dance.
Example Lesson: Memory and Language Development
Explanation: The repetitive and rhythmic nature of the rhymes enhances memory retention and language development in young children.
Real-World Application: This aids them in learning new words, following instructions, and effectively expressing themselves both in school and at home.
Example Lesson: Following Directions
Explanation: As children engage with the book, they learn to listen and follow directions through the rhymes that prompt specific physical actions.
Real-World Application: This skill is crucial in classroom settings, during extracurricular activities, and in everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Social Interaction
Explanation: The book's group-play approach fosters social interaction and teamwork among young readers.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of taking turns, sharing, and collaborating, which are essential skills for group activities and social development.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: By acting out the scenes and participating in the rhymes, children use their imagination to visualize and create, enhancing their creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This creativity can be transferred to problem-solving tasks, artistic endeavors, and imaginative play, enriching their cognitive and emotional growth.