Totline 1001 Rhymes & Fingerplays
What’s inside...
This comprehensive book includes a variety of rhymes and poems for all reasons and seasons. It also includes subject and first-line indexes.
Age
3-7
Length
307 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt during the rhyme?
What was your favorite part of the rhyme and why?
Can you think of a different ending to one of the rhymes?
Which rhyme would you like to act out and how would you do it?
What sounds or words do you remember most from the rhymes we read?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show enthusiasm and curiosity about the rhymes to spark your child's interest.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about each rhyme, focusing on their emotional reactions and connections.
Ask your child to pick a rhyme and come up with a creative way to perform it, using gestures or props.
Highlight repetitive words or phrases and encourage your child to join in during those parts to build their language skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: Through engaging rhymes and fingerplays, the book enhances phonetic awareness, vocabulary, and expressive language skills.
Real-World Application: Children can use their improved language skills to communicate more effectively with peers and adults, enriching their social interactions and academic performance.
Example Lesson: Memory and Cognitive Skills
Explanation: Memorizing rhymes and performing fingerplays require concentration and cognitive effort, aiding memory development and sequencing abilities.
Real-World Application: This cognitive exercise helps children follow multi-step directions and solve problems creatively in their daily activities and school tasks.
Example Lesson: Social Interaction
Explanation: Frequent participation in group activities around rhymes fosters cooperation and social development as children perform and enjoy rhymes together.
Real-World Application: By engaging in playful social settings, children learn to cooperate, share, and form friendships, essential skills for social adaptability.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Rhymes and fingerplays stimulate mental imagery and creativity, inspiring children to think beyond the literal.
Real-World Application: Children apply creativity and imagination to their play, storytelling, and problem-solving, making them more adaptable and innovative.
Example Lesson: Motor Skill Development
Explanation: Fingerplays involve precise hand and finger movements which enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Improved motor skills assist in daily tasks like writing, tying shoelaces, and other activities requiring fine motor coordination.