Finger plays for nursery and kindergarten
type: ebook
publisher: Project Gutenberg
license: license
issued: 2008-03-24
rights: Public domain in the USA.
downloads: 473
creator: 26809
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marc508: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni. This e-book was created from a 1971 reprint published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York.
marc520: "Finger Plays for Nursery and Kindergarten" by Emilie Poulsson is a collection of children's finger rhymes and activities written in the late 19th century. This book is designed for young children, particularly those in nursery and kindergarten settings, and explores various themes through playful verses and accompanying hand gestures. The likely topic of the book centers on nurturing children's developmental skills through interactive play. The book presents eighteen delightful finger plays that engage children by incorporating simple actions along with the accompanying songs. Each rhyme introduces a range of topics such as animals, nature, and everyday activities, encouraging kids to mimic movements that bring the stories alive. Examples include the charming "Little Men" who represent each finger, playful "Caterpillar" that transforms into a butterfly, and "Santa Claus" celebrating the joy of Christmas. Each finger play is not only enjoyable but also fosters motor skills and cognitive development, making it an excellent resource for educators and parents looking to enhance playtime experiences with young children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
marc908: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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