My Mother Goose Collection: Playtime Rhymes
My Mother Goose collection Series
What’s inside...
A chunky collection of traditional nursery rhymes to read, sing and laugh to!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-17
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which rhyme did you enjoy the most and why?
How do you think the characters felt during their adventures?
What have you learned from the rhymes about playing with others?
Can you think of a time when you felt the same as a character in the rhyme?
If you could be friends with one of the characters, who would it be and what would you play together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the rhymes by using open-ended questions that promote deeper thinking.
Relate the scenarios or moral lessons from the rhymes to real-life situations your child might encounter, enhancing their understanding and empathy.
As you discuss the book, show enthusiasm for the characters and stories to foster a joyful reading environment.
Invite your child to recreate their favorite rhyme with you through role-play, which can help them connect more deeply with the material.
Praise your child’s responses to build their confidence in expressing their opinions and thoughts about the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Enhancing language skills
Explanation: Through playful rhymes and repetitive phrases, 'My Mother Goose Collection: Playtime Rhymes' helps young readers develop language skills and phonemic awareness.
Real-World Application: Children can use the rhyming patterns learned to create their own poems or to improve their ability to predict words in sentences, aiding in reading fluency.
Example Lesson: Understanding social interactions
Explanation: The book includes various scenarios involving interaction between characters, teaching children about social cues and appropriate responses.
Real-World Application: These lessons can help children navigate their own social environments, whether in school or during playtime with peers, promoting effective communication and understanding.
Example Lesson: Promoting creativity
Explanation: Jan Lewis' whimsical illustrations and creative storylines spark imagination and inspire creativity among young readers.
Real-World Application: Children can engage in imaginative play, drawing, or storytelling, using the book’s content as a springboard for their own creative expressions.
Example Lesson: Developing a sense of rhythm and musicality
Explanation: The rhythmic nature of the rhymes in 'My Mother Goose Collection: Playtime Rhymes' helps children develop an ear for musical patterns and rhythm.
Real-World Application: This can enhance children's ability to appreciate and participate in music and dance, and can also improve their timing and coordination in physical activities.