Kids love to clap.....in fact they love to make noise!!
Clapping songs and rhymes are just wonderful to incorporate learning words, rhythms, songs and movements.
A simple rhyme to clap along to and learn off by heart is "Pat-a-Cake". It has a lovely, simple beat and is easy to remember. Don't forget to bake a cake as well!
Here is a link to Sparkle Box, a UK website with loads of free resources for nursery rhymes, songs and stories.
http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/literacy/nursery-rhymes/other.html#.UX4cZ6I9GSq
The song "If you're happy and you know it" starts off with clapping actions and then gets more complicated but fun.
This is a cute YouTube animated version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqQ8kdkk0Gg
I have to admit to Aussie loyalty here but the Wiggles are FAB!
Here is their version of the action song "Head, shoulders, knees and toes".
A great ones for teaching body parts and getting active.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuZ6LPDYQc
Come on you guys, you already know these songs, so get out there with the kids and pets and start clapping, singing and moving to words!! All great learning activities for preschoolers.
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