The Power of Parenting
Monday, 18 January 2021
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Reciting the words to this wintery action rhyme will build your child's love of language as you share some Comfort, Play & Teach™ time together! You will need the following rhyme:
A funny little snowman
He had a carrot nose
Along came a bunny
And what do you suppose?
That funny little rabbit
Was looking for some lunch
He ate the snowman's carrot nose....
Nibble, nibble....CRUNCH!
Instructions:
- Hold up one fist to represent the snowman. Bend the index and middle fingers of your other hand to represent the rabbit.
- As you say the words, make up actions to accompany them (e.g., a rabbit hopping). On the last line, pretend to nibble your child's carrot nose!
- If you have finger puppets, these can be used to bring the rhyme to life. Older children can create their own simple finger or popsicle stick puppets too!
Enjoy this more with Comfort, Play & Teach™:
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Comfort:Your child will love the special attention she receives when you join her in reciting her favourite action rhymes. Let her know how much you enjoy her company!
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Play:Role-playing the rhyme using gestures and actions encourages your child to use his imagination and it will help him to remember the words!
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Teach:Sharing simple poems with your child helps her to listen to and use language and to notice words that rhyme.
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