Fun with Action Rhymes and Poems: A Collection of Original Action Rhymes and Poems for 3-6 Year Olds
What’s inside...
Use Fun with Action Rhymes and Poems to foster a love of rhythm and rhyme, create a sense of beat and rhythm. Lay the foundations for understanding patterns in language, music and mathematics. The book contains 83 delightful new rhymes and poems, written by Brenda William, a well-known children's poet and author. The rhymes are ideal for use in a variety of settings, from nurseries and schools to preschools and mother-and-toddler groups. The rhymes are grouped by common themes used in early year settings, making it easy to find the right poem for your needs.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
108 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which poem was your favorite and why did it make you feel happy or excited?
Can you think of a fun action we could do together for one of the rhymes?
How do the poems make you think about playing with friends?
What new words did we learn from these poems today?
If you could create your own action rhyme, what would it be about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to act out the rhymes and poems as you read them together to make the reading session interactive and lively.
Discuss the emotions portrayed in the poems and relate them to real-life situations your child might encounter to enhance empathy and understanding.
Praise your child for new vocabulary learned from the poems, integrating these words into daily conversation to reinforce their learning.
After reading, ask your child to draw or craft something inspired by their favorite poem, linking creativity with literacy.
Record your child reciting their favorite poem and play it back for them, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride in their reading skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Physical Activity
Explanation: Through engaging action rhymes and poems, this book encourages children to move, jump, and play, demonstrating physical activity in a fun and interactive way.
Real-World Application: Children can incorporate these movements in their daily playtime, helping to improve their physical health and coordination.
Example Lesson: Rhythmic and Phonetic Awareness
Explanation: The book introduces children to the joy of rhyme and rhythm, enhancing their phonetic awareness and acoustic sensitivity through repetitious and melodious texts.
Real-World Application: This understanding helps in developing early reading skills and can make learning new words easier for young children.
Example Lesson: Listening Skills and Following Directions
Explanation: Action rhymes require children to listen carefully and follow specific instructions tied to each rhyme or poem, promoting critical listening and comprehension skills.
Real-World Application: These skills are directly transferable to classroom settings where following directions and attentive listening are crucial.
Example Lesson: Expressing Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The poems encourage children to use their imagination to visualize and perform the actions described, fostering creative thinking and expression.
Real-World Application: Children can use these imaginative skills to enhance their playtime or in creative arts, broadening their expressive abilities in various aspects of life.
Example Lesson: Social Interaction and Cooperation
Explanation: Many poems in the book are designed for group activities, requiring children to work together and interact socially, which helps in building teamwork and social skills.
Real-World Application: These cooperative skills are essential for group activities at school, during sports, and in other social settings.