Author: Alice Sharp
Alice is nationally and internationally recognised as using a dynamic and innovative approach to children. She uses an experiential approach in her role as early childhood influencer, keynote speaker, mum and writer. She is waiting to uplift and inspire in a sensitive and thought-provoking way.
- Using rhymes and repetition strengthens memory skills. Children remember phrases and patterns; this helps with their cognitive development.
- Listening and hearing rhymes, repeating them to new words and phrases in a memorable way.
- Hearing the smaller sounds and words helps build phonemic awareness – a key skill to help them to learn to read.
- As we invite them to follow along and join in, they develop active listening and attention.
- Rhymes help children imitate as we model the correct pronunciation, intonation and rhythm in speech.
- As we share songs and rhymes together, we recite with each other, strengthening our connection.
- Using the characters and visuals sparks imagination and encourages playful interactions.
- Visuals help children understand the meaning of the rhymes more fully by giving context to the words.
- Associating a character with a rhyme helps children remember the words and storyline more easily. It supports memory.
- Characters can evoke feelings- funny, silly or comforting – this strengthens the bond with the rhyme.
