Do you have a child doing Little Hands to Heaven or Little Hearts for His Glory?
If you have kiddos doing either Little Hands to Heaven or Little Hearts for His Glory, today’s teaching tip is for you! It’s a simple tip, but one that makes the “Rhymes in Motion” go more smoothly with your little ones!
What is one helpful tip when you begin a new “Rhymes in Motion?”
Here is one helpful tip for beginning a new “Rhymes in Motion.” Say the rhyme and do the motions one line at a time, with your child repeating each line right after you.
What does the repeating method look like on Day 1 of the rhyme?
For example, on Day 1 of the rhyme, you will say and perform line one of the rhyme. Then, your child will repeat line one with the motions. Next, you will move on to line two, saying and demonstrating the line. Then, your child will repeat line two with the motions. Continue on through the rhyme this way to make sure your child is getting the words and motions.
How does the repeating method differ on Day 2?
At our house, we usually continue to use the repeating method on the second day too. However, at the end of the rhyme on day two, we also do the whole rhyme once more in unison.
What are the benefits of doing the rhymes this way?
Usually after two days of repeating each line after you, kiddos are more sure of the words and motions. Then, they are ready to do the rhyme in unison with you in the coming days. The repeating method is also great for making sure your child is participating and has the words down! Try this method at the beginning of a new rhyme and see what you think!
Blessings,
Carrie
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This is a great tip! We are doing the last few weeks of Little Hearts before we start Beyond in August. My little guy is really enjoying the rhymes and even saying them to himself outside of school time once he knows it!
You are in the home stretch – congrats! So fun to picture your little guy saying the rhymes to himself even outside of school – love this! Glad you like this idea!