Nursery rhymes not only keep the kids entertained but also helps a lot in developing their early literacy skills
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Tuesday 31 January 2017
Develop Early Literacy Skills of Kids With Nursery Rhymes
Friday 27 January 2017
Evoke Nostalgic Memories Of Childhood By Singing Traditional Nursery Rhymes
Traditional nursery rhymes which have been passed down from parents to their kids for generations now seems to be unpopular now. Very few parents now sing old favorites with their kids and does not encourage the little ones to sing rhymes as often as they use to do so. As a result, kids will never enjoy and learn popular traditional songs.
Why should you sing traditional rhymes?
In the modern era, both mother and father have busy lives and have no time to teach the rhymes to their kids. But if children can develop an ear for language in childhood, it can be very beneficial in enhancing their reading and learning skills and build a strong vocabulary before they start school.
As per the experts, nursery rhymes play an important role in kid's language development and early literacy skills. Traditional nursery rhymes also help the little learners to enjoy and play with language and learn about its patterns and rhythms. To your surprise, singing rhymes along with kids also help in forming a strong and loving bond between parents and their child.
So, don't let the old favorites be shunned! All you need is just spend little bit of your time singing rhymes and it will transport you to a happy time when you were a child.
Baby Hazel Nursery Rhymes aim to encourage every child to read and learn popular traditional nursery rhymes by providing lyrics and music to hundreds of all time favorite traditional songs that have been passed through ages. Cherish the moments and be nostalgic about good childhood days by singing the traditional songs such as Hey Diddle Diddle, Old McDonald had a farm, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, Wee Willie Winkie, Row Row Row Your Boat, Oranges and Lemons, The Grand Old Duke Of York and more along with your kids.
Rediscover your love for the traditional songs and introduce them to your kids. It will be playful, fun and make your child happy!!!
Tuesday 24 January 2017
Fun Alphabet Learning Activities For Kids And Preschoolers
When you begin to teach letters to your kid, you might be looking for some interesting ways of teaching. Because if learning session is fun-filled, kids will enjoy their lesson and can grasp quickly. There are plenty of ways to teach the alphabet and letter sounds to little learners. Lets' learn about some interesting and engaging ways to teach ABCs to kids
Sing alphabet song
Kids love and enjoy musical ways! So sing the alphabet song and encourage your kids to sing along. They will learn the letters and letter sounds from A to Z in a most entertaining way and have fun singing the song.
Pop balloons
Go shopping and buy some balloons labeled with letters. You can also label the balloons with the letters from A to Z if labeled balloons are not available. Say a name of a letter and ask your kid to pop a balloon labeled with that particular letter. You can also ask you kid to pop the balloons in an alphabetical order. Choice is yours!
Arrange blocks in alphabetic order
Kids enjoy playing with toys! Get the blocks labeled with letters from A to Z. Ask your kid to arrange the blocks in an alphabetic order.
Make accessories
Yes! Kids can learn their ABCs by making some accessories such as necklace, bracelet etc. Get some beads labeled with all the letters. Now help your kids to make a necklace or bracelet using beads in an alphabetic order.
Tracing letters with colorful beads
Letter tracing is always a fun! Another fun activity to help kids identify the English letters is tracing them with beads. Collect some colorful beads and help you kid to trace the alphabet using beads. This will help them to easily identify and learn their ABCs. They will surely enjoy!
So engage your kids in some delightful alphabet activities to help them recognize and learn their abc's. Kid may not be able to complete the activities perfectly in beginning, so help them in completing the task. And yes, don't forget to applaud your child when he /she completes the alphabet related activities properly.
Happy learning!!!
Sing alphabet song
Kids love and enjoy musical ways! So sing the alphabet song and encourage your kids to sing along. They will learn the letters and letter sounds from A to Z in a most entertaining way and have fun singing the song.
Pop balloons
Go shopping and buy some balloons labeled with letters. You can also label the balloons with the letters from A to Z if labeled balloons are not available. Say a name of a letter and ask your kid to pop a balloon labeled with that particular letter. You can also ask you kid to pop the balloons in an alphabetical order. Choice is yours!
Arrange blocks in alphabetic order
Kids enjoy playing with toys! Get the blocks labeled with letters from A to Z. Ask your kid to arrange the blocks in an alphabetic order.
Make accessories
Yes! Kids can learn their ABCs by making some accessories such as necklace, bracelet etc. Get some beads labeled with all the letters. Now help your kids to make a necklace or bracelet using beads in an alphabetic order.
Tracing letters with colorful beads
Letter tracing is always a fun! Another fun activity to help kids identify the English letters is tracing them with beads. Collect some colorful beads and help you kid to trace the alphabet using beads. This will help them to easily identify and learn their ABCs. They will surely enjoy!
So engage your kids in some delightful alphabet activities to help them recognize and learn their abc's. Kid may not be able to complete the activities perfectly in beginning, so help them in completing the task. And yes, don't forget to applaud your child when he /she completes the alphabet related activities properly.
Happy learning!!!
Monday 23 January 2017
Fingerplay Nursery Rhymes To Build Fine Motor Skills In Kids
Fine motor skills allow the kids to control and manipulate their fingers and they can do many useful activities in their day to day life. You can develop kids' fine motor skills through fingerplay nursery rhymes. It's fun, easy and entertaining! Little learners love to sing! And if singing is accompanied by hand and finger actions, they will enthusiastically join you in the song.
So introduce some fingerplay rhymes to your children, which are accompanied by a series of movements that mimic the lyrics. They are one of the best ways to teach them how to control and manipulate their hands and fingers. There are plenty of new and traditional rhymes to enjoy the fingreplay. Let's learn about the popular fingerplay songs and how to act them out.
Five Little Monkeys
“Five little monkeys jumping on the bed” - Hold up your five fingers and rest the elbow on the other hand. And now slowly bounce your arm up and down
“One fell off and bumped his head” - Hold up one finger and roll your hand down towards the floor
“Mama called the doctor and the doctor said” – Put your little finger to your cheek and thumb to your ear (like a phone)
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed” - Wag your index finger
(Repeat the same with four, three, two and one little monkeys)
This Little Piggy
“This little piggy went to market” - wiggle the big toe
“This little piggy stayed home” - wiggle the index toe
“This little piggy had roast beef” - wiggle the middle toe
“This little piggy had none” – wiggle the fourth toe
“And this little piggy cried wee wee wee all the way home” - wiggle the little toe and suddenly tickle sole of your kid
Pat-a-cake
“Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man” - clap hands
“Bake me a cake as fast as you can” - clap hands
“Roll it and pat it” - Pat the stomach of your little one
“And mark it with a B” - Draw a letter “B” or first letter of your kid's name on his/her palm
Five Little Ducks
“Five little ducks went out one day” - Hold up your five fingers
“Over the hills and far away” - Move your hand and arm up and down
“Mother Duck said “Quack, quack, quack, quack” - Form a beak with hands and then close and open it
“But only four little ducks came back” - Now hold up your four fingers
(Repeat the same with four, three, two and one little ducks)
So introduce some fingerplay rhymes to your children, which are accompanied by a series of movements that mimic the lyrics. They are one of the best ways to teach them how to control and manipulate their hands and fingers. There are plenty of new and traditional rhymes to enjoy the fingreplay. Let's learn about the popular fingerplay songs and how to act them out.
Five Little Monkeys
“Five little monkeys jumping on the bed” - Hold up your five fingers and rest the elbow on the other hand. And now slowly bounce your arm up and down
“One fell off and bumped his head” - Hold up one finger and roll your hand down towards the floor
“Mama called the doctor and the doctor said” – Put your little finger to your cheek and thumb to your ear (like a phone)
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed” - Wag your index finger
(Repeat the same with four, three, two and one little monkeys)
This Little Piggy
“This little piggy went to market” - wiggle the big toe
“This little piggy stayed home” - wiggle the index toe
“This little piggy had roast beef” - wiggle the middle toe
“This little piggy had none” – wiggle the fourth toe
“And this little piggy cried wee wee wee all the way home” - wiggle the little toe and suddenly tickle sole of your kid
Pat-a-cake
“Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man” - clap hands
“Bake me a cake as fast as you can” - clap hands
“Roll it and pat it” - Pat the stomach of your little one
“And mark it with a B” - Draw a letter “B” or first letter of your kid's name on his/her palm
Five Little Ducks
“Five little ducks went out one day” - Hold up your five fingers
“Over the hills and far away” - Move your hand and arm up and down
“Mother Duck said “Quack, quack, quack, quack” - Form a beak with hands and then close and open it
“But only four little ducks came back” - Now hold up your four fingers
(Repeat the same with four, three, two and one little ducks)
Wednesday 18 January 2017
Benefits of Reading Short Stories
Number of authors have pen down short stories for kids. Through these stories, they have tried to relate a message which they want their readers to grasp. Apart from entertainment, reading stories have significant numbers of benefits. The stories are written to educate and inspire the readers.
Short stories with their simple plot and series of events keep the kids entertained. It can help the kids in number of ways, thus try introducing some short stories such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and more to your little ones. As per the experts, reading stories enhances kids' imaginative thinking which leads to creativity. Kids can think imaginatively while reading stories as per the setting and events and character in them.
Let's understand the benefits of reading stories:
Healthy Brain
To keep oneself physically fit, exercise is important. Same way the brain also requires an exercise to keep it healthy and active. A well written short story keep the children engaged and their brain becomes active. So, if you want your kids' brain to be strong and healthy, encourage them to read stories.
Build vocabulary
Read stories to build a strong vocabulary! As the kids read more and more, they are exposed to more new words. This will help them enhance their communication and writing skills.
Moral lesson
Some of the short stories for children are brimming with some kind of inspiration and moral lessons. Reading moral stories and fairy tales provides a bit of information, which may come in handy in future. So let your little ones read their favorite stories and gain knowledge. Moral lessons planted in their young minds can help them overcome obstacles and tackle problems. Moreover, they will also learn to treat other people with kindness and make smart decisions.
Improved concentration and focus
When kids are reading short stories online or in books, all their attention is focused on a tale. This helps in improving concentration and focus.
Short stories with their simple plot and series of events keep the kids entertained. It can help the kids in number of ways, thus try introducing some short stories such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and more to your little ones. As per the experts, reading stories enhances kids' imaginative thinking which leads to creativity. Kids can think imaginatively while reading stories as per the setting and events and character in them.
Let's understand the benefits of reading stories:
Healthy Brain
To keep oneself physically fit, exercise is important. Same way the brain also requires an exercise to keep it healthy and active. A well written short story keep the children engaged and their brain becomes active. So, if you want your kids' brain to be strong and healthy, encourage them to read stories.
Build vocabulary
Read stories to build a strong vocabulary! As the kids read more and more, they are exposed to more new words. This will help them enhance their communication and writing skills.
Moral lesson
Some of the short stories for children are brimming with some kind of inspiration and moral lessons. Reading moral stories and fairy tales provides a bit of information, which may come in handy in future. So let your little ones read their favorite stories and gain knowledge. Moral lessons planted in their young minds can help them overcome obstacles and tackle problems. Moreover, they will also learn to treat other people with kindness and make smart decisions.
Improved concentration and focus
When kids are reading short stories online or in books, all their attention is focused on a tale. This helps in improving concentration and focus.
Friday 13 January 2017
Interesting Ways To Expand Kids Vocabulary
Learning new words help the kids to foster their communication and reading ability. So introduce new words to your kids in different ways to help them learn new words and build an impressive vocabulary. Let's learn about some interesting ways to help your child build a strong vocabulary.
Conversation
Improving kids vocabulary may be a bit challenging. You may think that you should only use the simple words during the conversation with your child. Try using new and big word while talking to them. And if your kid is not replying that means he/she hasn't understood what are you are trying to say. So encourage your kids to ask for clarification, when they are unable to understand. Teach them the meaning of a word.
Reading
Kids enjoy listening to fairy tales and short stories. Narrate some fun-filled and interesting short stories to kids such as The Ugly Duckling, Cinderella, Snow White etc. Once they have developed an interest of listening to stories, encourage your kid to read a story by him/herself. As they will read, they will be introduced to new words. So sit beside them and teach them the meaning of big words, which are new to them.
Singing Nursery Rhymes
Singing nursery rhymes to kids can also help in building a strong vocabulary. Enjoy singing the rhyme and try to act it out. It will not only entertain the kids and but they will also understand the meaning of each word. By acting out a word, kid will better understand it!
Once you the kids are introduced to new words, you should repeat the words in conversation and also teach them the meaning until they have not fully grasped the concept. Don't forget to applaud your kid because they feel happy when being applauded and this makes them feel as if they have achieved something.
Conversation
Improving kids vocabulary may be a bit challenging. You may think that you should only use the simple words during the conversation with your child. Try using new and big word while talking to them. And if your kid is not replying that means he/she hasn't understood what are you are trying to say. So encourage your kids to ask for clarification, when they are unable to understand. Teach them the meaning of a word.
Reading
Kids enjoy listening to fairy tales and short stories. Narrate some fun-filled and interesting short stories to kids such as The Ugly Duckling, Cinderella, Snow White etc. Once they have developed an interest of listening to stories, encourage your kid to read a story by him/herself. As they will read, they will be introduced to new words. So sit beside them and teach them the meaning of big words, which are new to them.
Singing Nursery Rhymes
Singing nursery rhymes to kids can also help in building a strong vocabulary. Enjoy singing the rhyme and try to act it out. It will not only entertain the kids and but they will also understand the meaning of each word. By acting out a word, kid will better understand it!
Once you the kids are introduced to new words, you should repeat the words in conversation and also teach them the meaning until they have not fully grasped the concept. Don't forget to applaud your kid because they feel happy when being applauded and this makes them feel as if they have achieved something.
Monday 9 January 2017
Singing Games Associated To Nursery Rhymes And How To Play Them
Several nursery rhymes are accompanied by singing games. These games are enjoyed and played by kids all over the world and are one of the popular and kids' favorite outdoor games that keep them entertained during their leisure hours. Let's learn about how to play singing games to different nursery rhymes.
London Bridge
“London Bridge” is a popular English nursery rhyme and a singing game. In the game, two kids hold their hands and make an arch with their arms and sing the rhyme. The remaining children pass through in single file. At end of the song, an arch is lowered to “catch” a player.
The Muffin Man
Kids enjoy playing a game to “The Muffin Man” rhyme. In the game, the first player turns to the one standing next to him/her and sings,"Do you know the muffin man? The muffin man, the muffin man. Do you know the muffin man who lives in Drury Lane?". The person, who is addressed replies by saying "Yes, I know the muffin man. The muffin man, the muffin man. Oh, yes, I know the muffin man, who lives in Drury Lane." Upon this they both sing, "Then two of us know the muffin man, the muffin man".
Now the second person turns to the third one, repeating the same words, who then replies in the same way and so on.
The Farmer in The Dell
In the game, all the kids form a circle holding hands around one kid, who is designated as the farmer and sing the first verse of "The Farmer in The Dell" while moving around farmer. As the first ends, they stop and the player who is designated as farmer makes his choice of a wife. The wife then joins the farmer in the center for her verse and so through the verses until only one kid is left to become the last character. The last person then usually become the farmer for the next round.
London Bridge
“London Bridge” is a popular English nursery rhyme and a singing game. In the game, two kids hold their hands and make an arch with their arms and sing the rhyme. The remaining children pass through in single file. At end of the song, an arch is lowered to “catch” a player.
The Muffin Man
Kids enjoy playing a game to “The Muffin Man” rhyme. In the game, the first player turns to the one standing next to him/her and sings,"Do you know the muffin man? The muffin man, the muffin man. Do you know the muffin man who lives in Drury Lane?". The person, who is addressed replies by saying "Yes, I know the muffin man. The muffin man, the muffin man. Oh, yes, I know the muffin man, who lives in Drury Lane." Upon this they both sing, "Then two of us know the muffin man, the muffin man".
Now the second person turns to the third one, repeating the same words, who then replies in the same way and so on.
The Farmer in The Dell
In the game, all the kids form a circle holding hands around one kid, who is designated as the farmer and sing the first verse of "The Farmer in The Dell" while moving around farmer. As the first ends, they stop and the player who is designated as farmer makes his choice of a wife. The wife then joins the farmer in the center for her verse and so through the verses until only one kid is left to become the last character. The last person then usually become the farmer for the next round.
Wednesday 4 January 2017
Benefits And Importance Of Singing Lullabies To Babies
We all know that lullabies are sung to the little babies to put them to sleep. From ages, parents and caretakers throughout the world have sung lullabies or baby songs to the babies, while they cuddled them in arms to lull them to sleep.
Build bond and develop communication
But you will be surprised and happy to know that there are many more benefits of singing lullaby and baby songs apart from putting them to sleep. Newborns have an ability to response to sound. So nurture your little one musically to bond with your child. As you sing lullabies, a communication will occur between you and your baby and they will respond to you by cooing. Isn't that amazing?
A sense of security
Soothing lullabies are very effective in calming the crying babies. As they listen to soft and soothing rhythmic baby songs, it brings comfort to them and also a sense of security. Research tells that babies with secure attachment in their early childhood tend to be more confident and emotionally stable.
Improved sleep
Memorize lyrics to your favorite lullabies and sing them to your kids while putting him/her to sleep or while feeding. This will soothe and relax them and also make them feel secure. As per the research, it has proved that infants who listen to lullabies sung by their parents, their sleeping and feeding have surprisingly improved.
Tips for new moms
Some tips for the new moms before you start singing the lullabies. Try not repeating the same lullaby every time because naughty cute little babies enjoy variety. So collect a repertoire of your favorite lullabies and memorize them. As you gently rock the baby or cuddle the baby in your arms while singing lullabies, smile and look at your infant's face. This will bring comfort to your baby.
So calm down your little ones by singing soothing lullabies to them!!!
Build bond and develop communication
But you will be surprised and happy to know that there are many more benefits of singing lullaby and baby songs apart from putting them to sleep. Newborns have an ability to response to sound. So nurture your little one musically to bond with your child. As you sing lullabies, a communication will occur between you and your baby and they will respond to you by cooing. Isn't that amazing?
A sense of security
Soothing lullabies are very effective in calming the crying babies. As they listen to soft and soothing rhythmic baby songs, it brings comfort to them and also a sense of security. Research tells that babies with secure attachment in their early childhood tend to be more confident and emotionally stable.
Improved sleep
Memorize lyrics to your favorite lullabies and sing them to your kids while putting him/her to sleep or while feeding. This will soothe and relax them and also make them feel secure. As per the research, it has proved that infants who listen to lullabies sung by their parents, their sleeping and feeding have surprisingly improved.
Tips for new moms
Some tips for the new moms before you start singing the lullabies. Try not repeating the same lullaby every time because naughty cute little babies enjoy variety. So collect a repertoire of your favorite lullabies and memorize them. As you gently rock the baby or cuddle the baby in your arms while singing lullabies, smile and look at your infant's face. This will bring comfort to your baby.
So calm down your little ones by singing soothing lullabies to them!!!
Tuesday 3 January 2017
Types Of Singing Games For Kids And Preschooler To Enjoy
We all love playing singing games! These games are of different types and can be enjoyed in various exciting ways. Learn about the types of singing games and how they are played so that next time when you join your friends you can play these exciting games. Just memorize nursery rhyme lyrics so that you can recite while playing the game. So get ready to have some fun by playing singing games!
Catching Rhymes
Catching rhymes are full of fun and excitement! In the game, two players make an arch while other participants pass through iit in a single file while chanting a rhyme. At the end of the rhyme, arch is lowered to “catch” a player. Popular catching nursery rhymes among the children are “London Bridge is Falling Down”, “Oranges and Lemons ” and lots more.
Starting Songs
There are several calling rhymes or starting songs, which are recited or sung to assemble players of a game. “Girls and Boys Come Out To Play” is traditionally a popular starting song. These rhymes are sometimes used as counting out, a medium of starting a game by choosing special role of participants, usually by eliminating all but one player as in like “One Potato, two Potato” and "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe".
Clapping Games
A clapping game is commonly enjoyed by two players, which involves clapping as accompaniment to a nursery rhyme. Clapping games are popular all over the world and enjoyed by kids during their leisure hours. These games can be played indoors as well as outdoors. Rhymes to enjoy clapping games include "Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man", "A Sailor Went to Sea" “Pease Porridge Hot” etc.
Skipping Games
A skipping game, also popularly known as jump-rope rhyme or skipping-rope rhyme, is a type of singing game which involves chanting of a rhymes while skipping. Skipping rhymes are popular in all cultures where skipping is played. These rhymes are found in various variations. Some of the children's favorite rhymes chanted while skipping are “Pretty Little Dutch Girl”, “Charlie Chaplin went to France” etc.
So, kids enjoy your favorite singing games now!
Catching Rhymes
Catching rhymes are full of fun and excitement! In the game, two players make an arch while other participants pass through iit in a single file while chanting a rhyme. At the end of the rhyme, arch is lowered to “catch” a player. Popular catching nursery rhymes among the children are “London Bridge is Falling Down”, “Oranges and Lemons ” and lots more.
Circle Dances
Some of the singing games has their origins in circle dances. The best known circle dances are "Ring a Ring o' Roses", "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" and "Nuts in May".Starting Songs
There are several calling rhymes or starting songs, which are recited or sung to assemble players of a game. “Girls and Boys Come Out To Play” is traditionally a popular starting song. These rhymes are sometimes used as counting out, a medium of starting a game by choosing special role of participants, usually by eliminating all but one player as in like “One Potato, two Potato” and "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe".
Clapping Games
A clapping game is commonly enjoyed by two players, which involves clapping as accompaniment to a nursery rhyme. Clapping games are popular all over the world and enjoyed by kids during their leisure hours. These games can be played indoors as well as outdoors. Rhymes to enjoy clapping games include "Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man", "A Sailor Went to Sea" “Pease Porridge Hot” etc.
Skipping Games
A skipping game, also popularly known as jump-rope rhyme or skipping-rope rhyme, is a type of singing game which involves chanting of a rhymes while skipping. Skipping rhymes are popular in all cultures where skipping is played. These rhymes are found in various variations. Some of the children's favorite rhymes chanted while skipping are “Pretty Little Dutch Girl”, “Charlie Chaplin went to France” etc.
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