St Gabriel’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, governors and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. For more information please see our safeguarding policy which can be found under Key Information > Policies > Safeguarding Policy.
Using/copying actions in rhymes and songs
Why is this important?
Nursery rhymes and songs are repetitive and easily become familiar, there by helping children to remember a series of actions associated with specific words, and to become increasingly confident in being able to predict what is going to happen next.
What to do
• In a small group or individually, sing favourite nursery rhymes together,
particularly those with actions, e.g. ‘I’m a Little Teapot’ ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’
• Slow down your singing: give the child a chance to join in with the actions. Don’t
worry about singing the same song several times in a row – children love the
repetition and it helps them become familiar with the actions.
• Guide the child’s hands/arms to encourage him/her to join in.
• Older children/siblings love nursery rhymes and can encourage younger children
to join in.