Tag Archives: nursery rhymes

Teaching a baby to play Pat-a-Cake: Developing Skills through Play

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man, Bake me a cake, as fast as you can; Pat it, prick it, and mark it with B, Put it in the oven for baby and me. Here is a great video showing a mom interacting with her baby using … Continue reading →

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Phonemic Awareness, Nursery Rhymes & Learning in the Womb

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

Have you heard the story about the cellist Pablo Casals and his déjà vu experience? This man was intrigued by a piece of music he was learning. As he read through it for the first time, he felt he knew … Continue reading →

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Phonemic Awareness: Song, Movement & Rhythm for Youngsters

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Meg (homeschool mom of 9)

Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark I’ve been in homes of many young parents, and few have escaped the Baby … Continue reading →

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