Sing, learn, read, and have fun with irresistible songs on tape that teach shapes, numbers, letters, colors, opposites, and more! Includes reproducible mini-books with song lyrics and illustrations that match the text. A great way to get kids ready for reading! For use with Grades PreK-1.
There's no better way to get children moving, laughing and learning than with songs and dance, but sometimes it can feel like you've exhausted your rhyme repertoire or simply run out of musical steam. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Songs and Rhymes offers a mixture of traditional favourites, fresh alternatives to well-known rhymes, action songs, original rhythms and funny verse that will have everyone giggling. All activities include suggestions for actions and dances and tips for incorporating songs and rhymes into other areas of children's learning. Adults will feel confident singing and moving to music with children, whether one-to-one or in groups, and children will love the repetition, rhymes and rhythmic movements of these activities. Drawing on developmental research to compile the very best musical activities, this book will boost practitioners' confidence and improve children's cognitive abilities and movement skills. With over 40 books in the 50 Fantastic Ideas series there's something for everyone – whether you're a practitioner looking for new ideas or you want to try out a popular well-loved activity with a new twist. Each book offers a wide range of fun and creative activities to carry out with children aged 0 – 5 years, with lists of resources, step-by-step instructions and information about the benefits for children.
Students will adore these lively, funny tunes that reinforce essential primary skills. Ken Sheldon's original songs cover the ABCs, numbers, the five senses, colors, opposites, seasons, time, money, and more. Each song comes with lively movement activities, easy ideas for extending learning, and ready-to-go reproducible pages. A great way to add pizzazz to the school day and support auditory learners!
This book will provide the early childhood educator with music and movement ideas that can be used to reinforce many skills appropriate for young children. This book contains eleven, original, movements and dance songs with the lyrics, guitar chords, and movements. Also provided are easy guidelines on how to teach the songs for maximum effectiveness and additional ideas to help expand the concept. Music is a valuable tool in education of young children; it can be used as a motivator, stimulator, or relaxant. This book is an excellent resource for anyone in early childhood education.