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Dec 13, 2016 · I got this idea from Dr.Jean Warren and my kindergarten kids love it because it is so silly. It is also a great way for the children to learn the beginning sound of their name. Basically it is the classic 'Happy Birthday to You' song but you change the first sound of every word to match the first sound of a child's name.
3. “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child. “Say My Name” is a popular song by Destiny’s Child that can be adapted for circle time. In this version, children can take turns saying their names in a fun and rhythmic way. It’s a great way to get children moving and engaged while learning each other’s names. 4.
- Name Chants and Songs For Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Hickety Pickety Bumblebee
- Willoughby Wallaby Woo
- Who Took The Cookie?
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A big part of Pre-K and Kindergarten is being a good friend. And one of the ways we can be a good friend is by learning each other’s names. Name chants and songs are my favorite way to learn new friends’ names. Plus, kiddos don’t even realize they are practicing other important Pre-K and Kindergarten skills like rhyming! Use these fun and simple na...
Hickety Pickety Bumblebeeis a super cute name chant your class will love because it lets your kiddos get up and move! Choose one of your students to start and fill their name into the chant. Have the whole class say the student’s name in the way specified (whispered, stomped, shouted, clapped), and then allow that student to pick a new friend to go...
Willoughby Wallaby Woo is a big hit with my students. Kiddos love this name chant, because it is so silly and fun! And I really like this one, because it encourages students to use their listening and rhyming skills. Secretly choose a student for the chant and have the class repeat the chant with you. When it comes time for the secret student to be...
Who Took the Cookie is another fan favorite because it allows one individual student to have a more active role in the chant. Of course, the whole class gets to participate as well, but one kiddo at a time has the spotlight role of being the cookie snatcher! Like all chants and songs for Pre-K & Kindergarteners, you will have to teach this to your ...
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2 days ago · Memory: Repeating Nursery rhymes and stories containing rhymes with patterns can support a child’s memory and ability to learn and remember new words. Attention and Concentration: Nursery rhymes are fun, repetitive, and predictable, making it easy and fun for children to join in. Gestures and facial expressions paired with fun rhymes support children to engage, improving attention skills.
Mar 8, 2016 · Recent research into the development and acquisition of early literacy skills has conclusively shown that rhythm and rhyme play a hugely important role. This is because children’s early literacy skills are about listening and speaking rather than reading and writing. These first two skills are the bedrock foundation for the latter, and create ...
Jul 18, 2021 · Do not let the paper drop. Open, shut. Open, shut. That’s the way we cut, cut, cut. Name Song (Transition Songs for the Classroom to Learn Names) At the beginning of the school year, we would do activities to learn each others’ names and name writing activities. I found a cute set of bumble bee cutouts, and wrote each students’ name on a bee.
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Oct 25, 2024 · Songs and rhymes can give a feeling of belonging. Singing in the classroom together enables children to feel part of a group. This can help them feel settled more quickly. Even shy children will enjoy feeling part of the class – without the stress of being asked to speak in front of everyone, singing is both fun and relaxing.
