Fingerplays
To you and I, fingerplays may get boring and repetitive after the second time hearing one. But to your child, fingerplays offer a wonderful way in which he can expressively tell a short story from start to finish. The ability to complete a fingerplay on his own builds his confidence, and gives him practice with memorization as well as storytelling. They can also offer practice with motor skills and coordination.
You can, of course, make up your own fingerplays, but if you are not in the creative mood, you can also go to http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/fingerplays-for-kids.cfm. This site has a long list of fingerplays on a wide variety of topics. Simply pick the title you wish to view and press “Show Me”. The selected fingerplay will open in a separate window along with instructions on how to complete the fingerplay with your child.
Repeat the fingerplay several times, and encourage your child to try it with you once they begin to understand how to complete the actions. Once your child is able to complete the fingerplay on his own, have him show a loved one his new story and actions.
Learn four or five fingerplays that you and your child both enjoy. Use them to pass the time when waiting in line at the grocery store or when your stuck in doctor’s office.
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Written by Laura on January 15, 2010
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