Tag: vocalisations
Whoops
Use this fun finger play to explore the names of family members and friends. Although there is no counting in this rhyme, we are introducing children to early math concepts like comparison and patterns by studying our hands. Lean into the silly as you say, “whoops!” The more dramaturgy you add to your performance, the…
5 Little Pumpkins
5 Little Pumpkins is a Halloween inspired song that offers numeracy, motor skills, vocalisation and body percussion. Its storytelling invites theatrical play with the opportunity to explore different character voices for each pumpkin. Dramatic play like this encourages expressive language in children. So much learning in one song, it also comes with a downloadable resource….
The Poor King
I have sung this song for years with children and it’s always a hit! The song is rich with verbal and non-verbal communication styles, making it perfect for participating in back-and-forth interaction and sound play with children. This type of play is key to developing speech sounds in children and early world learning. Children who…