The Power of Parenting
Friday, 09 October 2020
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Reciting and singing simple nursery rhymes like Bell Horses is a great way for children to develop their language skills. Here is a simple Comfort, Play & Teach™ activity that will have children moving creatively as they say their favourite rhymes!
Bell horses, bell horses
What's the time of day?
One o'clock, two o'clock
Time to go away!
Instructions:
- Recite the rhyme a few times and invite him to say the words with you.
- As you say the rhyme, pat the beat on your lap. Your child can join you in doing this or tap the beat with a simple instrument such as jingle bells.
- Encourage your child to gallop like a horse as you say the rhyme together.
Here's what to do while you make it:
Enjoy this more with Comfort, Play & Teach™:
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Comfort:Children enjoy hearing familiar rhymes repeated again and again. They develop pride in their growing language skills when they recite the rhymes too!
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Play:Creative thinking and imagination are supported when children have the opportunity to pretend and role play.
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Teach:Nursery rhymes help children learn to hear rhythm patterns in language and the musical quality of words.
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