Rock and Rhyme
Have children stand and get on their "pony" by putting one foot in front of the other and rocking back and forth as they say nursery rhymes.
Flip Flop Clap
Alternate right hand and then left hand on top as you say nursery rhymes to the beat.
Patty Cake
Patty cake as you say different rhymes.
Criss Cross Nursery Rhymes
This activity combines two of my favorite things – nursery rhymes and crossing the midline. Wouldn’t this be a great brain break for any age? (It's also a challenge for the brain!)
Note! You can adapt all nursery rhymes can to these movements:
Jack (extend right arm)
And Jill (extend left arm)
Went up (right hand on left shoulder)
A hill (left hand on right shoulder)
To fetch (right hand on right hip)
A pail (left hand on left him)
Of Wa- (right hand on left knee)
Ter (left hand on right knee)
(Clap Hands!)
Jack (extend right arm)
Fell down (extend left arm)
And broke (right hand on left shoulder)
His crown (left hand on right shoulder)
And Jill (right hand on right hip)
Came (left hand on left hip)
Tumbling (right hand on left knee)
After (left hand on right knee)
YEAH! (Thumbs up!)
Transition Rhyme Pops
Take advantage of those "in between times" with these RHYME POPS. Glue pictures of rhymes to 3" cardboard circles. Attach a jumbo craft stick and keep them in a can. Whenever you have a few extra minutes you can let children choose a rhyme pop and sing or say that rhyme.
I think you'll enjoy this free song download we have for you on my website. Sam Williams helped me put this packet together several years ago with great illustrations from the 3amteacher.com. The song, book, take home book, and activity guide are all yours FREE on my website!!
http://www.drjean.org/html/monthly_act/act_2015/12_Dec_css/
(Slap thighs and clap hands to the beat.)
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after.
Chorus:
A B C D E F G (Tap right hand to left knee and left hand to right knee.)
H I J K L
M N O P
Q R S
T U V W X Y Z
You'll also find some fun extension activities for nursery rhymes.
