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Morrone, Michelle Henault; Matsuyama, Yumi – Childhood Education, 2012
Throughout the world, young children are introduced to some form of nursery rhymes. In Japan, the first type of rhyme a child encounters is called "warabeuta"--songs created through play. The English translation fails to accurately capture the degree to which "warabeuta" include body movement, touch, and interaction with other…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Child Development, Nursery Rhymes, Educational Principles
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Dettore, Ernie – Childhood Education, 2004
Introducing nursery rhymes to young children can inspire them to explore language and motivate them to explore word play further in meaningful experiences (like cooking) that can be integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. Whether they slice, dice, or add allspice, these actions are appealing, because they contain many activities that help…
Descriptors: Young Children, Classroom Techniques, Learning Activities, Phonemes
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Logan, Lillian M.; Logan, Virgil G. – Childhood Education, 1980
Tips for using nursery rhymes to stimulate creative reading attitudes in young children. (CM)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Early Childhood Education, Nursery Rhymes, Oral Reading