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2. ““For in every adult there
dwells the child that was,
and in every child there lies
the adult that will be.”
- John Connolly, The Book of
Lost Things
6. • Each student has a toy
• Pair students
• Start the timer for 1
minute and the pairs
play with each other
• Children then switch
partners
Toy Mingle
9. Finger Plays & Gesture Songs
Where is Thumbkin?
Itsy, Bitsy Spider
Head, Shoulder, Knees, Toes
Twinkle Little Star
Enchantedlearning.com
Clap Your Hands
A Sailor Went to Sea
13. Make them characters
Include pauses
Dress up
Animate your face
Hand gestures
Vary your speed
Props
Onomatopoeia
Change pitch
Tip: Amplify story time
Change tone
20. Integrating Technology
Hello game!
Discovery Game!
Color!
Dance! Sing!
Hands-on Activity!
Story Time
Hello song!
Visual instructions on screen
iPad/Web Activity
Color & drawing apps & web tools
Video of movements/ song
Explore w/ iPad
Apps, online games/ activities
CD, MP3 from iPod/ laptop
23. ShellyTerrell.com/parents
“At the end of the
day, the most
overwhelming key to
a child's success is the
positive involvement
of parents.”
- Jane D. Hull
Tip: Parent partnerships