First came the phenomenal bestselling Mixed up Fairy Tales with sales over 100,000 copies to date, and now comes Mixed up Nursery Rhymes! This ingenious split-page, spiral bound book lets you create your own hilarious versions of the most-loved rhymes. The total number of mix ups is 1728 combinations! What would happen if Little Miss Muffett went up the hill to fetch an army of ten thousand men? Includes: Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffett, The Grand Old Duke of York, Little Jack Horner, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old Mother Hubbard, Mary, Mary, Yankee Doodle, The Crooked Man, Wee Willie Winkie, The Queen of Hearts and Doctor Foster. Praise for Mixed Up Fairy Tales: 'Much more than just a fun read Mixed Up Fairy' (Mumsnet)
Teacher Pat Kozyra is now acting upon the many requests from family, friends, and colleagues that she write a book about her half century in the teaching profession. This seasoned professional has so many Tips and Tidbits to offer, so much to tell, and so much to share with colleagues! She has taught primary grades, vocal music, art resource, and gifted education, and has been a preschool coordinator, English as a Second Language teacher, and has presented courses in special education at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The author felt the time was right to celebrate her milestone by sharing with parents and teachers alike the important Tips and Tidbits she has learned in her distinguished career.
"My First Book of 1000 Rhymes," is a delightful and engaging collection of freshly made rhymes designed especially to spark the imaginations of young readers. This beautifully illustrated book is a treasure trove of rhymes carefully curated to captivate and educate toddlers and pre-schoolers. Inside these colorful pages, children will embark on a whimsical journey through the magical realm of rhymes. From classic nursery rhymes to playful, original creations, this collection is a gateway to the world of language, rhythm, and storytelling. Each rhyme is thoughtfully made to entertain, educate, and inspire young minds. With 1000 rhymes to explore, children will discover the joy of language, the thrill of wordplay, and the wonder of Rhyme singing. Whether it's the timeless rhymes of Mother, father, grand father, grand mother, Brother, Sister, Stars, Moon, Sun, Flower, Bunny, Little Elephant, Monkey, The Puppy or the Cat, this book has something to delight every child. "My First Book of 1000 Rhymes" is not just a book; it's an invitation to explore the world of rhyme, rhythm, and creativity. Perfect for bedtime reading, playtime adventures, or cozy moments together, these fresh rhymes will be cherished by families as they share the magic of language and the joy of poetry. Watch your little one's eyes light up with each turn of the page as they immerse themselves in the whimsical, rhyming world of this enchanting book. "My First Book of 1000 Rhymes" is an early literary treasure that will instill a love for language and rhyme-singing, setting the stage for a lifelong journey of reading and imagination.
This Encyclopedia presents 62 essays by 78 distinguished experts who draw on their expertise in pedagogy, anthropology, ethology, history, philosophy, and psychology to examine play and its variety, complexity, and usefulness. Here you'll find out why play is vital in developing mathematical thinking and promoting social skills, how properly constructed play enhances classroom instruction, which games foster which skills, how playing stimulates creativity, and much more.
Don't say it, sing it! Children will listen up quick, if you say it with a trick! Rhythm, imagery, and humorous nonsense will delight children while teaching them numbers, colors, shapes, self-concept, feelings, and more. This bestseller contains more than 250 original rhymes and fingerplays which help children learn through play, imitation, and repetition. Enhance vocabulary development, language skills, memory, hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and even attention spans! Rhyme and song in your lessons will make the ordinary exciting and new.
First published in 1998. Play is pervasive, infusing human activity throughout the life span. In particular, it serves to characterize childhood, the period from birth to age twelve. Within the past twenty years, many additions to the knowledge base on childhood play have been published in popular and scholarly literature. This book assembles and integrates this information, discusses disparate and diverse components, highlights the underlying dynamic processes of play, and provides a forum from which new questions may emerge and new methods of inquiry may develop. The place of new technologies and the future of play in the context of contemporary society also are discussed.
Front cover: A book of rhymes, games, jokes, stories, secret languages, beliefs and camp legends, for parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and all adults who were once children.
What comes before phonics? The teaching of phonics is now strongly embedded in early literacy teaching in schools and early years settings, and it has been shown to be an important part of becoming literate. There is, however, significant concern about the formalising of phonics teaching for very young children. So what should we be focusing on in early years? What comes before this formal teaching? What do children need to know and experience to enable them to access phonics teaching with success? This book looks in detail at the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that children need to enable them to come to phonics teaching ready to learn and with a good chance of success. The second edition has been updated to include the latest research and enhanced support on working with parents and carers.
With the increased focus on children’s language in Early Years education, poetry can be a valuable tool in enhancing speaking, listening and communication. This book provides parents and practitioners with a guide on how and where to start with using poetry with children. Combined with practical suggestions on finding and using poems with children of differing ages and language ability, it also offers advice on how to encourage children to create and develop their own poems. Exploring Poetry with Young Children includes an anthology of a wide range of poems to use with children based on their everyday experiences, ensuring that adults can enhance the learning experience as it happens and enrich the language development of the children in their care. Divided into two parts, this book covers: the nature of poetry and why it can be such important part of our well-being; ways of using and sharing poetry with babies and toddlers; how to share poetry with children as they become confident users of language; the rhyming aspects of verse and ways in which these can be used to develop children’s phonic awareness; the importance of establishing a poetic awareness in young children. This will be an essential guide for all Early Years practitioners, students and parents who are interested in using poetry to develop the speaking, listening and communication skills of young children.
