If you've been to our 1, 2, 3, Go! program, then you are familiar with the energetic stories, rhymes and musical activities enjoyed each week by children ages 1 - 3. The stories and rhymes below introduce concepts such as colors and directions through repetition and rhyming. The actions and movements used help children develop motorskills as they clap and jump, as well as, make connections with concepts.
If Your Clothes Have Any...
If your clothes have any red - Put your finger on your head!
If your clothes have any blue - Put your finger on your shoe!
If your clothes have any green - Wave your hand so that you're seen!
If your clothes have any yellow - Smile like a happy fellow!
If your clothes have any brown - Turn your smile into a frown!
If your clothes have any pink - Give a great big wink!
If your clothes have any white - Give a hug with all your might!
For fun stories about colors, try these:
Cat's Colors by Jane Cabrera
A cat describes ten different colors and tells which one is its favorite.
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A Day With No Crayons by Elizabeth Rusch
A little girl discovers all sorts of artistic possibilities when she has to go a day without crayons.
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A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.
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Two Creepy Spiders
Two creepy spiders crawling up my leg,
One named Jack, one named Meg.
Crawl away, Jack. Crawl away, Meg.
Come back, Jack. Come back meg.
Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet,
Sat on her tuffet,
Eating her curds and whey.
Along came a spider,
Who sat down beside her,
And frightened Miss Muffet away.
Little Miss Muffet,
Sat on her tuffet,
Eating her curds and whey.
Along came a spider,
Who sat down above her,
And frightened Miss Muffet away.
Repeat the poem using other positional words such as "in front" or "behind."
To accompany the spider themed poems and fingerplays, check out these books!
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness.
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Itsy Bitsy Spider by Keith Chapman
The wind blows Itsy Bitsy Spider to a day of adventure among various farm animals.
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Sharon Lane Holm
This version of the popular children's rhyme has colorful illustrations and fingerplay activities for each line of the rhyme.
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