Try This!

by elizabeth  

The toddlers in our classes respond very enthusiastically to this sweet, soothing rhyme.

Five Little Fingers

by elizabeth  

Five Little Fingers

Our hands are capable of showing deep emotion and enormous sensitivity. Over the course of our lifetimes, humans learn to use our hands to communicate in ways unique to each individual. Children love exploring the subtle nature of finger and hand movements. Finger plays are one way we help children tap into that self-discovery!

Simple finger plays help children with self-discovery, promote relaxation and self-expression, guide vocabulary and improve language skills. The early auditory training of simple rhymes and poems improves early literacy skills and increases vocabulary.

My favorite part of finger plays, however, is the intimacy it creates between parent and child. Usually these are done close to the body, and close to a caregiver. Touching your child’s hand is a loving gesture recognized around the world, and gives your child a sense of love and security.