Acting out a nursery rhyme
When children “act out” a poem or nursery rhyme, they learn to love its rhythm and rhyme and they begin to see in their imagination the story that has been created. Children will grow as readers by connecting feelings with the written or spoken word.
What you’ll need:
Poems or nursery rhymes that your child will enjoy. Use these clips if you don’t have any suitable rhymes at home. Your child may know Incy Wincy Spider so it’s a good one to start with. Once they have got the idea you could move onto the second clip.
Funny children’s poetry: “The worm that wouldn’t wiggle” – poems for kids
What to do:
As you share the poem or nursery rhyme, talk about the characters and what parts your child likes and dislikes. Can they make any connections – does it remind them of anything or a real-life experience?
Challenge – Can your children start to act out the nursery rhyme and play the part of a character? Why don’t you get involved too and make it a family story or nursery rhyme.
