Abbey Park Toddler Group

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Toddler Group has finished for the winter.
We intend to resume after the Easter Holiday.

Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:30 @ Blossom Vale Children’s Centre, Abbey Park Federation

Enjoy fun with your little one!

Music and Movement ~ Sensory Play ~ Messy Play ~ Exploring ~ Playing with others ~ Book and a Biscuit

Children and parents, grandparents or carers welcome
Tea and coffee included
£2 per adult

Open during term time

0-5 years with a grown up

A bouncing we will go,
A bouncing we will go,
Hi-ho the derry-o,
A bouncing we will go.
A rocking we will go…
A tickling we will go…

Rhymes are essential for early development because they:

Repeat the rhyme, changing the actions to match those in the rhyme
This rhyme can be sung to the tune of ‘The Farmer’s in his den’.
The rhyme refers to ‘derry’. This is a meaningless word used in various popular songs and rhymes.
Some versions of this rhyme include other actions such as ‘The arms go up and down’ and ‘The legs go back and forth’.

Repeat this rhyme a couple of times a day
Emphasise the action words each time
Slow down the rhyme to see if your child can anticipate the movements
Introduce or revisit other action rhymes, such as ‘Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall’ and ‘Round and round the garden’
Repeat the rhyme, changing the actions to match those in the rhyme
Some versions of this rhyme include other actions such as ‘The arms go up and down’ and ‘The legs go back and forth’.

Share baby books that incorporate fun actions. Well-known favourites include All Fall Down, Clap Hands and Tickle, Tickleby Helen Oxenbury
encourage physical development

Before sharing the rhyme, check how tired your baby might be feeling and match the rhyme to the baby’s level of tiredness
Cuddle, smile and make eye contact while sharing rhymes
Don’t rush rhymes. Say the words slowly.
After introducing a new rhyme, be sure to repeat it frequently
Share rhymes and any actions with parents and carers