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Mikulas Party (St. Nicholas)

In Hungary, December 6th is celebrated as Mikulás Nap or St. Nicholas Day. This tradition is rooted in the Christian feast day of St. Nicholas, who was a Christian bishop known for his generosity and kindness. According to the tradition, St. Nicholas visits homes on the night of December 5th, leaving small gifts, sweets, or treats in the shoes of well-behaved children. Children typically clean and polish their shoes the night before, placing them by the windowsill or the door. In the morning of December 6th, they wake up to find small gifts or candies left by Mikulás (St. Nicholas).

In Elte TÖK we were so lucky we had an amazing party with traditional hungarian dances, instruments, and cookies. It's was a pleasure to a be part of it!

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The Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt is a game where participants are given a list of items to find within a specified area. They often work individually or in teams, and the goal is to locate all the items on the list. Sometimes, clues or riddles lead participants to each item or task location. It's a fun way to encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and exploration!. Here are some pictures I took while finding the spots and discovering Deak Ferenc.

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20 funny tongue twisters for children

1.Birdie birdie in the sky laid a turdie in my eye. If cows could fly I’d have a cow pie in my eye.

2. A big bug bit the little beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back.

3.How many yaks could a yak pack, pack if a yak pack could pack yaks?

4. Double bubble gum, bubbles double.

5. Thirty-three thirsty, thundering thoroughbreds thumped Mr Thurber on Thursday.

6. Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep

7. Rory the warrior and Roger the worrier were reared wrongly in a rural brewery

8. A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk

9. Supposed to be pink pistachio, supposed to be pistachio pink

10. If practice makes perfect and perfect needs practice, I’m perfectly practised and practically perfect.

Some easier one for kindergarten:

11. She sees cheese. 12. The blue bluebird blinks. 13. Six sticky skeletons. 14. Truly rural. 15. He threw three free throws.

16. Yellow butter, purple jelly, red jam, black bread. Spread it thicker, say it quicker! Yellow butter, purple jelly, red jam, black bread. Don’t eat until you are spreading it like a spread.

17. Many mumbling mice are making merry music in the moonlight. 18.I saw a saw that could out saw any other saw I ever saw.

19. A big black bug bit a big black bear. 20. If you notice this notice, you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.

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10 extra Nursery Ryhmes and songs.

This are 10 more nursery rhymes and songs for you to enjoy. :)

The snow is on my head

The snow is on my head The snow is on my head. Oh no! I’m very cold The snow is on my head

Snow, snow go away. Come again another day. Snow, snow, you make it hard to go outside and play.

The snow is on my shoulders The snow is on my shoulders. Oh no! I’m very cold The snow is on my shoulders.

Snow, snow go away. Come again another day. Snow, snow, you make it hard to go outside and play.

The snow is on my belly. The snow is on my belly. Oh no! I’m very cold The snow is on my belly.

Snow, snow go away. Come again another day. Snow, snow, you make it hard to go outside and play.

The snow is on my knees. The snow is on my knees. Oh no! I’m very cold The snow is on my knees

Snow, snow go away. Come again another day. Snow, snow, you make it hard to go outside and play.

2. London bridge is falling down

London Bridge is falling down Falling down, falling down London Bridge is falling down My fair lady

3. Hickory dickory dock

Hickory dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck one The mouse ran down Hickory dickory dock

Hickory dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck two The mouse ran down Hickory dickory dock

Hickory dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck three The mouse ran down Hickory dickory dock

Hickory dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck four The mouse ran down Hickory dickory dock

Hickory dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck five The mouse ran down Hickory dickory dock

Hickory dickory dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck six The mouse ran down Hickory dickory dock

4. The Ant and the Grasshopper

In the summer the ants were a-working Bringing food to their hill every day While the grasshopper sang in the sunshine On his fiddle, his song he did play.

“Fi-de-di, de-dah-doo, dah-de da-do Fi-de-do, de-da-dee, de-da-day I will sing all the while ‘neath the sunshine! ‘Neath the moon, I will dance, I will play!”

In the autumn the ants were still working But the grasshopper still did not care The ants asked “Why don’t you store food for winter?” “When it’s cold, you’ll have no food to spare.”

“Fi-de-di, de-dah-doo, dah-de da-do Fi-de-do, de-da-dee, de-da-day ‘Bove us all, there will always be sunshine And there always will be time to play!”

Time went by, and along came the winter And the wind gave a cold icy chill Snow fell down, and there was no more sunshine So the grasshopper went up the hill.

“Fi-de-di, de-dah-doo, dah-de da-do Fi-de-do, de-da-dee, de-da-day I am cold, I am wet, I am hungry And I’m sorry I played the days away.”

In the valley he went to the anthill He was cold, and embarrassed, and sad But the ants told him that he was welcome Then he thanked them and felt really glad!

“Fi-de-di, de-dah-doo, dah-de da-do Fi-de-do, de-da-dee, de-da-day!” And the grasshopper said in future seasons Work comes first, then he’ll have time to play!

5. There was an old lady

here was an old lady who swallowed a fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly - perhaps she'll die!

There was an old lady who swallowed a spider, That wriggled and wiggled and tiggled inside her; She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!

There was an old lady who swallowed a bird; How absurd to swallow a bird. She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!

There was an old lady who swallowed a cat; Fancy that to swallow a cat! She swallowed the cat to catch the bird, She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!

There was an old lady that swallowed a dog; What a hog, to swallow a dog; She swallowed the dog to catch the cat, She swallowed the cat to catch the bird, She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!

There was an old lady who swallowed a cow, I don't know how she swallowed a cow; She swallowed the cow to catch the dog, She swallowed the dog to catch the cat, She swallowed the cat to catch the bird, She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!

There was an old lady who swallowed a horse… She's dead, of course!

6. The Streching Song

Let’s stand up and touch the sky, Touch the sky, touch the sky, Let’s stand up and touch the sky And dance together

Let’s bend down and touch our toes, Touch our toes, touch our toes, Let’s bend down and touch our toes And dance together

Let’s all do some jumping jacks, Jumping jacks, jumping jacks, Let’s all do some jumping jacks And dance together

Let’s have fun and run in place, Run in place, run in place, Let’s have fun and run in place And dance together

Let’s all move and wiggle and shake, Wiggle and shake, wiggle and shake, Let’s all move and wiggle and shake And dance together

Let’s all march and stomp our feet, Stomp our feet, stomp our feet, Let’s all march and stomp our feet And dance together

Let’s start low and jump up high, Jump up high, jump up high Let’s start low and jump up high And dance together

7. The Ants go Marching

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching one by one, The little one stops to suck his thumb and they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching two by two, The little one stops to tie his shoe And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching three by three, The little one stops to climb a tree And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching four by four, The little one stops to shut the door And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching five by five, The little one stops to check the skies And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching six by six, The little one stops to pick up sticks And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching seven by seven, The little one stops to eat a lemon And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching eight by eight, The little one stops he’s feeling great And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching nine by nine, The little one stops to check the time(Sun clock) And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching ten by ten, The little one stops to say "THE END" And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

8. Loobv Loo

Here we go Looby Loo Here we go Looby Light Here we go Looby Loo All on a Saturday night!

You put your right hand in You put your right hand out You give your hand a shake, shake, shake And turn yourself about

You put your left hand in You put your left hand out You give your hand a shake, shake, shake And turn yourself about

You put your right foot in You put your right foot out You give your foot a shake, shake, shake And turn yourself about

You put your left foot in You put your left foot out You give your foot a shake, shake, shake And turn yourself about

You put your whole self in You put your whole self out You give yourself a shake, shake, shake And turn yourself about

9. Time to Go

Are you ready? Time to go! Are you ready? No No NO! What do you need? Do you know? What do you need to go go go?

Think think think! What do I need? Quick quick quick, super speed! What what what..oh, I know! Pick my clothes go go go!

Are you ready? Time to go! Are you ready? No No NO!

Think think think! What do I need? Quick quick quick, super speed! What what what..oh, I know! Put shoes on Go go go!

Are you ready? Time to go! Are you ready? No No NO!

Think think think! What do I need? Quick quick quick Super speed! What what what..oh, I know! Pack my snack Go go go!

Are you ready? Time to go! Are you ready? I think so! Got what you need? Do you know? Got what you need to go go go?

Think think think! What do I need? Quick quick quick, super speed! What what what…oh, I know! Forgot my Teddy Go go go! Go go go!

Are we ready? Time to go! Are we ready? Yes let’s go! Sure you’re ready? Do you know?

Yes we’re ready let’s go go go!

10. My teacher is the best

Her (my) name is Ms. Appleberry! Appleberry? Appleberry! It’s A - Double P - L - E B - E - Double R - Y! Appleberry? Appleberry! That’s me!

My teacher is the best, the best there ever was My teacher is the best, and I love her just because She always tells me stories, and reads my favorite books When I want to see the pictures, she always lets me look

My teacher is the best, the best there ever was My teacher is the best, and I love her just because She helps us all to get along, and teaches us to share She taught me always to be kind, and always to play fair

My teacher is the best, the best there ever was, My teacher is the best, and I love her just because Sometimes I fall and hurt myself, and then I start to cry, But she helps me to feel better, and helps me dry my eyes

My teacher is the best, the best there ever was My teacher is the best, and I love her just because She teaches us to dance, and she teaches us to sing She teaches us some silly songs, and it’s my favorite thing

My teacher is the best, the best there ever was My teacher is the best, and I love her just because When I spill and make a mess, my teacher helps me clean She’s the greatest teacher that I have ever seen

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20 intriguing and interesting riddles for children

1.What has hands and a face, but can’t hold anything or smile Answer: A clock

2. It belongs to you, but your friends use it more. What is it?Answer: Your name.

3. If you don’t keep me, I’ll break. What am I? Answer: A promise.

4. There’s only one word in the dictionary that’s spelled wrong. What is it? Answer: The word “wrong.” It’s the only word that’s spelled W-R-O-N-G.

5. You’re running a race and at the very end, you pass the person in 2nd place. What place did you finish the race in? Answer: You finished in 2nd place.

6. What has keys but can't open locks? Answer: A piano.

7. What comes down but never goes up? Answer: Rain.

8. You’ll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars and Jupiter, but not in Venus or Neptune. What am I? Answer: The letter “R.”

9. What can jump higher than a building? Answer: Anything that can jump — buildings don’t jump, silly!

10. I’m orange, I wear a green hat and I sound like a parrot. What am I? Answer: A carrot.

11.I hide my treasure in the ground, my tail is big and fluffy. If you spot me in a tree, please don’t call me scruffy. What am I? Answer: A squirrel.

12.Everyone has me but no one can lose me. What am I? Answer: A shadow.

13.A group of bunnies were having a birthday party. What kind of music were they listening to? Answer: Hip hop music.

14.I sleep during the day and fly at night, but I have no feathers to aid my flight. What am I? Answer: A bat.

15.  I come in many colors, so beautiful and bright, I turn homes into a beautiful sight. What am I? Answer: Christmas lights!

16. Why do mummies like Christmas so much? Answer: Because of all the wrapping!

17. A cowgirl road into town on Friday. Three days later, she left on Friday. How is that possible? Answer: Friday is the name of her horse.

18.  I’m the father of fruits. What am I? Answer: A papa-ya.

19. What’s really easy to get into, and hard to get out of? Answer: Trouble.

20. What room do ghosts avoid? Answer: The living room.

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10 Nursery Rhymes and Songs

The continuation of the other post, including 10 extra nursery rhymes and songs :)

This Old Man he played one

This old man, he played one, He played knick-knack on my thumb; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played two, He played knick-knack on my shoe; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played three, He played knick-knack on my knee; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played four, He played knick-knack on my door; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played five, He played knick-knack on my hive; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played six, He played knick-knack on my sticks; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played seven, He played knick-knack up in heaven. With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played eight, He played knick-knack on my gate; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played nine, He played knick-knack on my spine. With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played ten, He played knick-knack once again. With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home

32. We wish you a Merry Christmas (children's version)

We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Happy holidays to you, your family, your friends. Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Let's clap. We all do a little clapping. We all do a little clapping. We all do a little clapping. Christmas is here.

Let's jump. We all do a little jumping. We all do a little jumping. We all do a little jumping. Christmas is here.

Let's stomp. We all do a little stomping. We all do a little stomping. We all do a little stomping. Christmas is here.

Shhh…let's whisper. We all do a little whispering. We all do a little whispering. We all do a little whispering. Christmas is here.

Big voices! We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

33. I am a little snowman

I'm a little snowman, look at me. These are my buttons, 1 2 3. These are my eyes and this is my nose. I wear a hat and scarf. Brrr…it's cold!

34. Mh ah went the little green frog one day

Mmm ahh went the little green frog one day. Mmm ahh went the little green frog. Mmm ahh went the little green frog one day. And they all went mmm, mmm, ahh. But… We know frogs go (clap) shanananana. (clap) shanananana. (clap) shanananana. We know frogs go (clap) shanananana. They don't go mmm, mmm, ahh.

Hip hop went the little green frog one day. Hip hop went the little green frog. Hip hop went the little green frog one day. And they all went hip, hip, hop But… We know frogs go (clap) shanananana. (clap) shanananana. (clap) shanananana. We know frogs go (clap) shanananana. They don't go mmm, mmm, ahh.

35. I'm the Music Man

I am the music man. I come from far away and I can play. (What can you play?) I play the piano. Pia pia piano piano piano - Pia pia piano pia piano

I am the music man. I come from far away and I can play. (What can you play?) I play the violin. Vio vio violin violin violin - Vio vio violin vio violin Pia pia piano piano piano - Pia pia piano pia piano

I am the music man. I come from far away and I can play. (What can you play?) I play the saxophone. Saxo saxo saxophone saxophone saxophone Saxo saxo saxophone saxo saxophone Vio vio violin violin violin - Vio vio violin vio violin Pia pia piano piano piano - Pia pia piano pia piano

I am the music man. I come from far away and I can play. (What can you play?) I play the big bass drum. Big bass big bass big bass drum big bass drum big bass drum Big bass big bass big bass drum big bass big bass drum Saxo saxo saxophone saxophone saxophone - Saxo saxo saxophone saxo saxophone Vio vio violin violin violin - Vio vio violin vio violin Pia pia piano piano piano - Pia pia piano pia piano

I am the music man. I come from far away and I can play. (What can you play?) Well, I can play everything and here we go! Hit it! Play that piano. Play that violin. Play that saxophone. Play that big bass drum.

36. Skip to my Lou

Lost my partner! What'll I do? Lost my partner! What'll I do? Lost my partner! What'll I do? Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Skip to my Lou, my darling.

I'll get another, a better one too! I'll get another, a better one too! I'll get another, a better one too! Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Skip to my Lou, my darling.

37 An Austrian went yodeling

Oh, an Austrian went yodeling on a mountaintop high, When along came an avalanche interrupting this cry:

Yo lay dee Yodel-lay-hee-hee-ee Yodel-lay-hoo-hoo Rumble Rumble (2x) Yodel-lay-hee-hee Oh-lay

V2. Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high, When along came an skier interrupting this cry

Yo lay dee Yodel-lay-hee-hee-ee Yodel-lay-hoo-hoo Rumble Rumble, Swish (2x) Yodel-lay-hee-hee Oh-lay

V3. Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high, When along came an grizzly bear interrupting this cry

Yo lay dee Yodel-lay-hee-hee-ee Yodel-lay-hoo-hoo Rumble Rumble, Swish, Errr (2x) Yodel-lay-hee-hee Oh-lay

V4. Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high, When along came a puppy dog interrupting this cry

Yo lay dee Yodel-lay-hee-hee-ee Yodel-lay-hoo-hoo Rumble Rumble, Swish, Err, heh heh (dog panting) (2x) Yodel-lay-hee-hee Oh-lay

V5. Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high, When along came a dairy cow interrupting this cry

Yo lay dee Yodel-lay-hee-hee-ee Yodel-lay-hoo-hoo Rumble Rumble, Swish, Err, heh heh (dog panting), Chh Chh (2x) Yodel-lay-hee-hee Oh-lay

V6. Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high, When along came a alien interrupting this cry

Yo lay dee Yodel-lay-hee-hee-ee Yodel-lay-hoo-hoo Rumble Rumble, Swish, Errr, heh heh (dog panting), Chh Chh, Beep Beep (2x) Yodel-lay-hee-hee Oh-lay

V7 Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high, When along came someone they love interrupting this cry

Yo lay dee Yodel-lay-hee-hee-ee Yodel-lay-hoo-hoo Rumble Rumble, Swish, Errr, heh heh (dog panting), Chh Chh, Beep Beep, kiss kiss (2x) Yodel-lay-hee-hee Oh-lay Oh-lay

38 Walking, walking, hop, hop, hop

Walking, walking, walking, walking.

Hop, hop, hop. hop, hop, hop.

Running, running, running. running, running, running.

Now, let's stop, Up and down.

39 She'll be coming around the mountain

She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes (when she comes) She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes (when she comes) She'll be coming around the mountain, She’ll be coming around the mountain, She’ll be coming around the mountain when she comes

Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee yippee aye

She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (Giddy up!) She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (Giddy up!) She'll be driving six white horses She'll be driving six white horses She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (Giddy up!)

Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee yippee aye

We will all go out to meet her when she comes (Hi there!) We will all go out to meet her when she comes (Hi there!) We will all go out to meet her We will all go out to meet her We will all go out to meet her when she comes (Hi there!)

Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee yippee aye

She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes (when she comes) She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes (when she comes) She'll be wearing red pajamas She'll be wearing red pajamas She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes

Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee yippee aye

She will have to sleep with Grandma when she comes (she snores!) She will have to sleep with Grandma when she comes (snoring sound) She will have to sleep with Grandma She will have to sleep with Grandma She will have to sleep with Grandma when she comes

Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee yippee aye (Yee-haw) Singing aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee Aye aye yippee yippee aye

She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes (when she comes) She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes (when she comes) She'll be coming around the mountain, She’ll be coming around the mountain, She’ll be coming around the mountain when she comes

40 My bonnie lies over the ocean

My Bonnie lies over the ocean My Bonnie lies over the sea, My Bonnie lies over the ocean, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me.

Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me, Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me.

Last night as I lay on my pillow, Last night as I lay on my bed; Last night as I lay on my pillow, I dreamt that my Bonnie was dead.

Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me, Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me

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Critical thinking games

Categorization race

Explanation: Teams race to categorize items correctly in a relay-style challenge. For example, objects from less heavy to the most heavy. In kindergarten education we can start by playing it putting together similar objects. The complexity we want to use depends on the age of the children.

Age: 4+

Skills: Quick thinking, classification, teamwork.

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in managing speed while categorizing; potential confusion in sorting diverse items.

Pattern Paradox

Explanation: Kids encounter patterns with intentional mistakes. They must identify the errors, correct them, and explain the logic behind their corrections.

Age: 6+

Skills: Pattern recognition, attention to detail, reasoning.

Anticipated Problems: Challenges in identifying errors in complex patterns; some may struggle to explain their reasoning initially.

London Bridge is not falling down

Explanation: Provide building materials like popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and plastic cups. Kids build structures that can hold a couple coins, a toy.etc.

Age: 8+ years

Skills: Problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, imagination.

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in understanding structural stability initially; potential frustration if structures collapse.

Maze Master Construction

Explanation: Kids design and draw their own maze, incorporating traps, puzzles, and challenges. Then they swap mazes and attempt to solve each other's creations.

Age: 9+ years

Skills Developed: Spatial reasoning, strategic thinking, design skills.

Anticipated Problems: Challenges in creating balanced mazes with appropriate difficulty; some may find it hard to solve complex mazes initially.

Inventor's Workshop Challenge

Explanation: Provide a variety of random objects (paper clips, cardboard, straws, etc.) and challenge kids to invent something useful or creative within a set time.

Age: 7+ years

Skills Developed: Critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity.

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in generating ideas initially; some may struggle to connect disparate objects.

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Circle games

Word Association Circle

Explanation: Players sit in a circle. A theme is choosen, for example "animals". Taking clockwise turns each player has to say a word related to the topic, without repeting the words that have been already said

Age: 5+ years

Skills: Vocabulary, quick thinking, verbal communication

Anticipated Problems: Repeating words or difficulty in relating words.

Storytelling Circle

Explanation: Each player adds a sentence to a story, continuing from the previous player.

Age: 7+ years

Skills: Creativity, storytelling, listening

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in maintaining a coherent story.

Variation: Add specific characters or settings to the story.

Emotion Exchange

Explanation: Players pass around an "emotion" (e.g., happiness, surprise) through facial expressions, and the next person imitates the emotion before passing a new one.

Age: 6+ years

Skills: Emotional recognition, facial expression, empathy

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in expressing or identifying certain emotions.

One marshmellow, two marshmellow.

Explanation: Players have to repeat the sequence "One marshmellow, check it out, woo" in turns and while following a certain rhythm But for everytime that it is complete they need to add one more of everything. For example in round two the sequence would be "One marshmellow, two marshmellow, check it out, check it out, woo, woo."

Age: 9+ years

Skills: Memory, attention, concentration, pattern recognition, following the rhythm and coordination.

Anticipated Problems: Confusion in element order, increased complexity and frustration.

Odd one out

Explanation: One student goes out of the class and the others students decide who is going to be the leader. The leader has to guide to movements and the other students have to copy the movements as soon as possible. The person that went outside of the classroom now comes inside and has to figure out who is the leader.

Age: 6+ years

Skills: Attention, coordination, observation, cooperation.

Anticipated Problems: Students might unintentionally give away the identity of the leader with non verbal communication

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Cooperation games

Group Story Puzzle

Explanation: Create various puzzles out of a story. Each puzzle should contain 4-5 pieces, so each group of 4-5 person has to resolve one puzzle. When they have solve the puzzles they have to talk to other groups and put the puzzles in the correct order to form a story.

Age: 7+ years

Skills: Collaboration, problem-solving, storytelling, critical thinking.

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in finding the right connections between puzzle pieces and in understanding the order of the story

2. Dragon's Jewel

Explanation: Players form teams and take turns attempting to retrieve the jewel placed at the center of a circle (it can be a ball, for example) while avoiding being tagged by the 'dragon', who is one player.. Teams strategize to distract the dragon and reach the jewel. If tagged, the team is out, and the next team tries. Success in capturing the jewel prompts a new round with a new dragon.

Age: 4+ years

Skills: Accidental collisions or falls, frustration for been constanly tag by the dragon.

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in finding the right connections between puzzle pieces and in understanding the order of the story

3. Landed succesfully

Explanation: The "Airplane Game" involves a blindfolded "pilot" guided by a "navigator" across an open area, dodging "trees" (other players). The pilot, blindfolded, relies solely on verbal instructions from the navigator to traverse the runway safely without colliding into obstacles. The navigator provides step-by-step directions, such as forward movements, turns, or stops, ensuring the pilot's safe navigation.

Age: 6+ years

Skills: Listening, spatial awareness, communication.

Anticipated Problems: Communication challenges and coordination issues

4. Time travelers

Explanation: Players pretend to explore different time periods (prehistoric, futuristic) in groups. Each group receives a scenario (e.g., surviving in the wild, building a new society). They must collectively brainstorm and act out solutions within a set time, facing challenges specific to that era.

Age: 7+ years

Skills: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity

Anticipated Problems: Not understanding the scenario. Time management.

5. Artistic fusion challenge

Explanation: teams of 3-5 members collaboratively create artwork on a large canvas based on a designated theme like "Fantasy Worlds" or "Nature's Harmony." The team will paint in the canvas for 5 minutes and then it will rotate to the next group. When the initial canvas returns to the group, the game will stop we will take a look to the results.

Age: 6+ years

Skills: Collaboration, creativity, adaptability, communication (expresing ideas)

Anticipated Problems: Adaptation difficulty to the time limit, unequal contribution.

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Art and craft games

Built-a-world:

Explanation: Kids build imaginative worlds using shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle...etc). First they can play with shapes and get to know them. Afterwards the kids will draw their own imaginative world in a paper, using this shapes.

Age: 4+ years

Skills: Spatial reasoning, creativity, storytelling. Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in visualizing shapes for a world-building concept; some may struggle to connect shapes with their drawing.2. Collage Quest

Explanation: Provide magazines, newspapers, and craft materials. Kids create collages based on specific themes of their choosing (like animals, seasons, or emotions), using cutouts and drawings.

Age: 5+ years

Skills Developed: Fine motor skills, creativity, critical thinking.

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in handling scissors for younger children; potential challenges in expressing specific themes.

Nature's Canvas

Explanation: Take kids outdoors to collect leaves, twigs, flowers, etc. Children create artworks by arranging and sticking these natural elements on paper.

Age: 3+ years old

Skills Developed: Sensory exploration, creativity, fine motor skills.

Anticipated Problems: Potential difficulty in handling delicate natural elements; some may struggle with design composition initially.

What color do you feel today?

Explanation: Introduce different emotions (happy, sad, angry). Kids paint using colors and styles that represent each emotion, exploring how colors can convey feelings.

Age: 3-6 years

Skills Developed: Emotional expression, color recognition, fine motor skills.

Anticipated Problems: Difficulty in associating colors with emotions; potential messiness during painting activities.

Touching textures

Explanation: Collect textured items (fabrics, sandpaper, bubble wrap). Kids create tactile art by gluing these materials on cardboard,if needed with the help of a teacher, exploring texture and touch.

Age: 3+ years

Skills Developed: Sensory exploration, fine motor skills, tactile awareness.

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Resources: Useful books for nursery rhymes

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30 nursery rhymes

In this post, I will be sharing the lyrics of 30 nursery rhythms which I like. Click on the title of the sound to listen to it. I hope you enjoy them :)

Twinkle, twinkle little star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are!

2. Incy wincy spider

The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout. Down came the rain, and washed the spider out. Out came the sun, and dried up all the rain. So, the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again.

3. Head and shoulders

Heads, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes. Heads, shoulders, knees and toes And eyes and ears and mouth and nose, Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes.

4. Row, row, row your boat (animal version)

Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream. Row, row, row your boat, gently up the creek, If you see a little mouse, don't forget to squeak! row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream, If you see a crocodile, don't forget to scream! Row, row, row your boat, gently to the shore, If you see a lion, don't forget to ROAR!

Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream. Row, row, row your boat, gently up the creek, If you see a little mouse, don't forget to squeak! row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream, If you see a crocodile, don't forget to scream! Row, row, row your boat, gently to the shore, If you see a lion, don't forget to ROAR!

5. Bingo

There was a farmer had a dog And Bingo was his name-o! B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer had a dog And Bingo was his name-o ! I-N-G-O, - I-N-G-O, - I-N-G-O And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer had a dog And Bingo was his name-o! - N-G-O, - - N-G-O, - - N-G-O And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer had a dog And Bingo was his name-o! - - G-O, - - - G-O, - - - G-O And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer had a dog And Bingo was his name-o! - - - O, - - - - O, - - - - O And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer had a dog And Bingo was his name-o! - - - -, - - - - -, - - - - - And Bingo was his name-o!

6. I'm a little teapot

I'm a little teapot Short and stout This is my handle This is my spout When the water's boiling Hear me shout Pick me up and pour me out

7. The farmer in the dell

The farmer in the dell. The farmer in the dell. Hi-ho, the derry-o The farmer in the dell.

The farmer milks the cow. The farmer milks the cow. Hi-ho, the derry-o The farmer milks the cow.

The farmer feeds the pigs. The farmer feeds the pigs. Hi-ho, the derry-o The farmer feeds the pigs.

The farmer gathers eggs. The farmer gathers eggs. Hi-ho, the derry-o The farmer gathers eggs.

The farmer plants the seeds. The farmer plants the seeds. Hi-ho, the derry-o The farmer plants the seeds.

The farmer picks the corn. The farmer picks the corn. Hi-ho, the derry-o The farmer picks the corn.

The farmer in the dell. The farmer in the dell. Hi-ho, the derry-o The farmer in the dell.

8. Skip to my lou

Lost my partner! What'll I do? Lost my partner! What'll I do? Lost my partner! What'll I do? Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Skip to my Lou, my darling.

I'll get another, a better one too! I'll get another, a better one too! I'll get another, a better one too! Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou! Skip to my Lou, my darling.

9. Wheels on the bus

The wheels on the bus go round and round Round and round Round and round The wheels on the bus go round and round All through the town

The doors on the bus go open and shut Open and shut Open and shut The doors on the bus go open and shut All through the town

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish Swish, swish, swish Swish, swish, swish The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish All through the town

The signals on the bus go blink, blink, blink Blink, blink, blink Blink, blink, blink The signals on the bus go blink, blink, blink All through the town

The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep Beep, beep, beep Beep, beep, beep The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep All through the town

The motor on the bus goes vroom, vroom vroom Vroom, vroom, vroom Vroom, vroom, vroom The motor on the bus goes vroom, vroom, vroom All through the town

The people on the bus go up and down Up and down Up and down The people on the bus go up and down All through the town

The babies on the bus go “Wah, wah, wah!” “Wah, wah, wah!” “Wah, wah, wah!” The babies on the bus go “Wah, wah, wah!” All through the town

The mommies on the bus go “Shh, shh, shh!” “Shh, shh, shh!” “Shh, shh, shh!” The mommies on the bus go “Shh, shh, shh!” All through the town

The daddies on the bus go “I love you!” “I love you!” “I love you!” The daddies on the bus go “I love you!” All through the town

10. Baa Baa Black Sheep

Baa baa Black Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, one for the dame, One for the little boy who lives down the lane Baa baa Black Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.

Baa baa Blue Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, one for the dame, One for the little boy who lives down the lane Baa baa Blue Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.

Baa baa Pink Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, one for the dame, One for the little boy who lives down the lane Baa baa Pink Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.

Baa baa White Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, one for the dame, One for the little boy who lives down the lane Baa baa White Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.

11. The Muffin Man

Ohhhhhhhh… Do you know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man? Do you know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane?

Yes, I know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man. Yes, I know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane.

The ice cream man is coming!

Ohhhhhhhhh… Do you know the ice cream man, the ice cream man, the ice cream man? Do you know the ice cream man, who lives on Drury Lane?

Yes, I know the ice cream man, the ice cream man, the ice cream man. Yes, I know the ice cream man, who lives on Drury Lane.

Apples, peaches, pears, and plums…get your fresh fruit here!

Ohhhhhhhhhh… Do you know the fruit stand man, the fruit stand man, the fruit stand man? Do you know the fruit stand man, who lives on Drury Lane?

Yes, I know the fruit stand man, the fruit stand man, the fruit stand man. Yes, I know the fruit stand man, who lives on Drury Lane.

Ohhhhhhhhhh…. Do you know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man? Do you know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane?

Yes, I know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man. Yes, I know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane.

12. Two Dicky Birds Sitting on a Wall

Two little dicky birds sitting on a wall, One named Peter, one named Paul Fly away Peter, fly away Paul, Come back Peter, come back Paul., Oh, oh, why aren’t they coming back? Oh, wait here they come….

13. Do you ears hang low?

Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot? Can you tie them in a bow? Can you throw them o'er your shoulder Like a Continental Soldier? Do your ears hang low?

Do your ears hang high? Do they reach up to the sky? Do they wrinkle when they're wet? Do they straighten when they're dry? Can you wave them at your neighbor With an element of flavor? Do your ears hang high?

Do your ears hang wide? Do they flap from side to side? Do they wave in the breeze From the slightest little sneeze? Can you soar above the nation With a feeling of elevation? Do your ears hang wide?

Do your ears fall off When you give a great big cough? Do they lie there on the ground Or bounce up at every sound? Can you stick them in your pocket Just like Davy Crocket? Do your ears fall off?

14. Here we go round the Mulberry Bush

Here we go round the mulberry bush, The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush, Here we go round the mulberry bush, So early in the morning.

This is the way we brush our teeth, we brush our teeth, we brush our teeth, This is the way we brush our teeth, So early in the morning.

This is the way we wash our face, wash our face, wash our face, This is the way we wash our face, So early in the morning.

This is the way we comb our hair, comb our hair, comb our hair, This is the way we comb our hair, So early in the morning.

This is the way we dress for school, dress for school, dress for school, This is the way we dress for school, So early in the morning.

This is the way we march for school, march for school, march for school, This is the way we march for school, So early in the morning.

15 Old Mcdonald had a farm

Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a pig. E-I-E-I-O. With an oink oink here. And an oink oink there. Here an oink. There an oink. Everywhere an oink oink. Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O.

Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a duck. E-I-E-I-O. With a quack quack here. And a quack quack there. And an oink oink here. And an oink oink there. Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O.

Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a horse. E-I-E-I-O. With a neigh neigh here. And a neigh neigh there. And a quack quack here. And a quack quack there. And an oink oink here. And an oink oink there. Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O.

Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a sheep. E-I-E-I-O. With a baaa baaa here. And a baaa baaa there. And a neigh neigh here. And a neigh neigh there. And a quack quack here. And a quack quack there. And an oink oink here. And an oink oink there. Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O.

Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a cow. E-I-E-I-O. With a moo moo here. And a moo moo there. And a baaa baaa here. And a baaa baaa there. And a neigh neigh here. And a neigh neigh there. And a quack quack here. And a quack quack there. And an oink oink here. And an oink oink there. Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O.

Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a turkey. E-I-E-I-O. With a gobble-gobble here, And a gobble-gobble there, And a moo moo here. And a moo moo there. And a baaa baaa here. And a baaa baaa there. And a neigh neigh here. And a neigh neigh there. And a quack quack here. And a quack quack there. And an oink oink here. And an oink oink there. Old MacDonald had a farm. E-I-E-I-O. E-I-E-I-O.

16. The bear went over the mountain

The bear went over the mountain The bear went over the mountain The bear went over the mountain… To see what he could see

And all that he could see And all that he could see

Was the other side of the mountain The other side of the mountain The other side of the mountain… That's all that he could see

The deer went over the mountain The deer went over the mountain The deer went over the mountain To see what she could see

And all that she could see And all that she could see Was the bear

And the other side of the mountain the other side of the mountain the other side of the mountain That's all that she could see

The moose went over the mountain The moose went over the mountain The moose went over the mountain To see what he could see

And all that he could see And all that he could see Was the bear And the deer

And the other side of the mountain the other side of the mountain the other side of the mountain That's all that he could see

The fox went over the mountain The fox went over the mountain The fox went over the mountain To see what she could see

And all that she could see And all that she could see Was the bear And the deer And the moose

And the other side of the mountain the other side of the mountain the other side of the mountain That's all that she could see

The rabbit went over the mountain The rabbit went over the mountain The rabbit went over the mountain To see what she could see

And all that he could see And all that he could see Was the Bear And the deer And the moose And the fox.... and so on

17. See, saw, up and down

See, saw, up and down Which is the way to the London town? One foot up and the other foot down This is the way to London town

18. Rain, rain, go away

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. DADDY wants to play. Rain, rain, go away.

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. MOMMY wants to play. Rain, rain, go away.

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. BROTHER wants to play. Rain, rain, go away.

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. SISTER wants to play. Rain, rain, go away.

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. BABY wants to play. Rain, rain, go away.

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. ALL THE FAMILY wants to play. Rain, rain, go away.

19. Peek A Boo

Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! I see you!

Where is Daddy? Where is Daddy? Where is Daddy? Peekaboo! Where is Daddy? Where is Daddy? I see you!

Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! I see you!

Where is Mommy? Where is Mommy? Where is Mommy? Peekaboo! Where is Mommy? Where is Mommy? I see you!

Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! Peekaboo! I see you!

Where is Baby? Where is Baby? Where is Baby? Peekaboo! Where is Baby? Where is Baby? I see you!

20. If you are happy clap your hands.

f you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap) If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap) If you're happy and you know it, and you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap clap)

If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp) If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp) If you're happy and you know it, and you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet. (stomp stomp)

If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!) If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!) If you're happy and you know it, and you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!)

If you're happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!) If you're happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!) If you're happy and you know it, and you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it, do all three. (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)

21. Five little monkeys jumping in the bed

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, One fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!".

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed, One fell off and bumped her head. Papa called the Doctor and the Doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!".

Three little monkeys jumping on the bed, One fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!".

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed, One fell off and bumped her head. Papa called the Doctor and the Doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!".

One little monkey jumping on the bed, He fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said, "Put those monkeys straight to bed!"

22. Jelly on the plate

Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate Going up, going down Going up, going down Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate

Let's go faster

Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate Going up, going down Going up, going down Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate

Let's go faster

Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate Going up, going down Going up, going down Wibble wobble, wibble wobble Jelly on the plate

Oh no! What's happening? The jelly is falling off the plate!

23. Going on a lion hunt

We're going on a lion hunt We're going on a lion hunt I've got my binoculars I've got my binoculars I'm not scared I'm not scared

Oh, Look at that tall wavy grass It's so tall

Can't go over it We can't go over it Can't go under it Can't go under it We're just going to have to go through it Just go through it

swish swish swish

We're going on a lion hunt We're going on a lion hunt I've got my binoculars I've got my binoculars I'm not scared I'm not scared

Uh oh, there's a big river Oh! We can't go over it We can't go over it We can't go under it We can't go under it We're just going to have to swim it I hope it's to too chilly!

splash splash splash

We're going on a lion hunt We're going on a lion hunt I've got my binoculars I've got my binoculars I'm not scared I'm not scared

Ugh, look at all that mud Ewww, so muddy We can't go over it We can't go over it We can't go under it We can't go under it We're just going to have to go through it Ew, do I have to? squish squish squish

We're going on a lion hunt We're going on a lion hunt I've got my binoculars I've got my binoculars I'm not scared I'm not scared

Uh oh, what's that It's a cave We can't go over it We can't go under it We're just going to have to go into it Are you sure? step step step

We're going on a lion hunt We're going on a lion hunt I've got my binoculars I've got my binoculars I'm not scared I'm a little scared

Sure is dark in here What's that in the corner I feel 2 big ears I feel 2 big ears I feel 1 wet nose I feel 1 wet nose I feel 2 sharp teeth I feel 2 sharp teeth I know what that is What? It's a lion

Let's get out of here

Let's run out of the cave step step step

Ok, quickly back through the mud squish squish squish

Ok, let's cross the river splash splash splash

Quick, through the tall grass swish swish swish

Through the yard, up the stairs, into the house, close the door

We're safe! That's a close one Let's not go lion hunting anymore!

24. Wind the bobbing up

Wind the bobbin up. Wind the bobbin up. Pull, pull, clap, clap, clap.

Wind it back again. Wind it back again. Pull, pull, clap, clap, clap.

Point to the ceiling. Point to the floor. Point to the window. Point to the door. Clap your hands together, 1, 2, 3. Put your hands upon your knee.

Wind the bobbin up. Wind the bobbin up. Pull, pull, clap, clap, clap. Wind it back again. Wind it back again. Pull, pull, clap, clap, clap.

Point to the ceiling. Point to the floor. Point to the window. Point to the door. Clap your hands together, 1, 2, 3. Put your hands upon your knee.

25. Brother John

Are you sleeping, are you sleeping, Brother John, brother John Morning bells are ringing, Morning bells are ringing, Ding-dang-dong, ding-dang-dong.

26. Apple tree

Way up high in the apple tree (stretch arms up high) I saw five apples looking at me (hold up two fingers) I shook that tree as hard as I could (make a shaking motion) Down came 1 apple (make a downward motion) And mmm, it was good! (smile and rub stomach)

Way up high in the apple tree (stretch arms up high) I saw four apples looking at me (hold up two fingers) I shook that tree as hard as I could (make a shaking motion) Down came 1 apple (make a downward motion) And mmm, it was good! (smile and rub stomach)

Way up high in the apple tree (stretch arms up high) I saw three apples looking at me (hold up two fingers) I shook that tree as hard as I could (make a shaking motion) Down came 1 apple (make a downward motion) And mmm, it was good! (smile and rub stomach)

Way up high in the apple tree (stretch arms up high) I saw two apples looking at me (hold up two fingers) I shook that tree as hard as I could (make a shaking motion) Down came 1 apple (make a downward motion) And mmm, it was good! (smile and rub stomach)

Way up high in the apple tree (stretch arms up high) I saw one apple looking at me (hold up two fingers) I shook that tree as hard as I could (make a shaking motion) Down came 1 apple (make a downward motion) And mmm, it was good! (smile and rub stomach)

27. The color I see

Red, red is the color I see If you are wearing red then show it to me. Stand up and turn around. Show me your red and then sit down.

Green, green is the color I see If you are wearing red then show it to me. Stand up and turn around. Show me your red and then sit down.

Blue, blue is the color I see If you are wearing blue then show it to me. Stand up and turn around Show me your blue and then sit down.

Yellow, yellow is the color I see If you are wearing yellow then show it to me. Stand up and turn around Show me your yellow and then sit down.

28. Roses are red

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you.

29. My Bonnie lies over the ocean

My Bonnie lies over the ocean My Bonnie lies over the sea My Bonnie lies over the ocean Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me…

Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me, to me Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me

Last night as I lay on my pillow Last night as I lay on my bed Last night as I lay on my pillow I dreamt that my Bonnie was there

Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me, to me Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me

Oh blow the winds over the ocean And blow the winds over the sea Oh blow the winds over the ocean And bring back my Bonnie to me

Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me, to me Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me

The winds have blown over the ocean The winds have blown over the sea The winds have blown over the ocean And brought back my Bonnie to me

Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me, to me Bring back o bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me

30. One Man Went to Mow

One man went to mow, went to mow a meadow One man and his dog, Spot Went to mow a meadow

Two men went to mow Went to mow a meadow Two men, one man and and his dog, Spot Went to mow a meadow

Three men went to mow Went to mow a meadow Three men, two men, one man And his dog, Spot Went to mow a meadow Four men went to mow Went to mow a meadow Four men, three men, two men, one man And his dog, Spot Went to mow a meadow..... and so on

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Is learning through playing relevant in the development of the children?

As I child, I remember i really enjoyed playing games in class, sometimes it was due to free time but other times games where incorporated in the lessons. There were years in which school just seemed like something I must do, as I didn't enjoy the process, but there were some others years, in which playing was highly involved, that I really enjoyed and I have good memories about them. In those years I was motivated to go to class, not only to see my friends, but also because I was excited as to what were we going to learn that day and how. Basically, I was looking forward to it, and I think as teachers this is a very valuable lesson. To make the learning process enjoyable. And that's why I read an article to dig into the concept of playing a little further. I would like to share the highlights of said article, in accordance to the question "is learning through playing relevant in the development of the children?"

Well, first of all, if we want to apply a meaninful playing we have to take a few things into account. Children should be given a choice about what to play, and for me, this means that we should take into account what they like or how do they like to play and incorporate it into our classes. This type of play feels fun and enjoyable for the child and is driven by intrinsic motivation. The final tip is to create a risk-free enviroment in which kids can experiment and try new ideas.

Of course we can use guided play but we need to remember that the students are the active participants. Playing is essential because through this students get to know the world around them by comparing physical experiences, and themselves and others by their own interactions and feelings. The aim is to give kids the opportunities to wonder, question, work as a team, and experiment maximazing learning through play. So, to sum up it incorporates multiple aspects of learning and development, promoting skills such as language, critical thinking, teamwork, and cooperation.

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Goodbyes

The end of the day in any early childhood classroom can quickly become chaotic. That is why it is important to incorporate goodbyes to our routine, as they usually have a calming effect on kids.

Here are a few good examples of ways of greeting which I like (click on the name to watch the videos):

Listening to a short storie with life-lesson: these stories provide an engaging and relatable way to impart important values and moral lessons. Through narrative scenarios, students can learn about empathy, kindness, perseverance, and other virtues in a context that is accessible and enjoyable. Short stories also enhance language development, vocabulary, and comprehension skills as students listen to and discuss the narrative. Furthermore, these stories often feature relatable characters and situations, making it easier for young learners to connect the moral lessons to their own lives.

Relaxation with story: This relaxation meditation helps students to cope with waves of big emotions hit through deep breathing and yoga inspired stretching. This one in specific is called called "Sloth Breaths" and it takes place in a rainforest where they take a flower a sniff it thus to help the inhale - exhale proccedure. But we can do a brief meditation with or without stretching of various topics, in which students find their happy place, let it loose and relax.

Goodbye song: It can be effective to use a song which incorporates some movements to conclude the class. In my opinion, as teachers we should to make our students leave the class with a fullfilment and happy sensation, and we know most of the children love a good song. By incorporating movements we can also help them release strenght.

Afirmation song: Using an affirmation song to conclude a class is beneficial for students' self-development. The rhythmic and repetitive nature of affirmations in song form can help internalize constructive beliefs, promoting a positive mindset and resilience. By using this students are reminded of their capabilities and strengths, contributing to the development of a positive self-image, thus encouraging emotional well-being.

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Greetings

When we start a class, we want our students to warm up and to catch their attention. Doing a greeting sets a positive tone, and allows the student to transition into the school enviroment. It is also very important understand how the children are feeling and to talk with them about how their day / weekend was, but I will do another post for that called Spanish methodology: The children assembly.

Here are a few good examples of ways of greeting which I like (click on the name to watch the videos)

Spreading love good morning poster : Students start they day by choosing between a variety of fun greetings to say good morning to the teacher, so this method encourages positive interactions. It can be a fist bump, a little dance, a hug, a handshake... basically what ever variation you come up with. In my opinion it would be interesting first to do ir yourself as a teacher but then also letting the students be the ones who greet their other classmates if they want to.

Warm up names and dance movements: With this warm up students have to tell their names and make up a dance movement to do while their say their name. I think this activity is specially good at the start of the course, when students don' t really know each other. It can be a great way to introduce themselves. I also found interesting how the leader of this activity starts by shaking different parts of the body, in my opinion this is an interesting icebreaker to release tension and start the warm up.

Hello, who are you?: This one is a greeting I've done in class and it consists of walking around the class imitating whatever you feel like been and saying hello to everyone. Once you have done that you can do another round including now a variation in which you start by doing what you were in the round before, but then, when you start walking around the class you have to copy the moves of somebody else.

Using a good morning / welcome song: I consider that the rhythmic and melodic elements of a song can enhance children's mood, making them feel welcomed and excited to participate in classroom activities. Additionally, these musical greetings promote a sense of community and shared experience, fostering social bonds among students and creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to effective learning and emotional well-being.

[littlemaestras]

Welcome fellow teachers!

My name is Eva, I am a student of infant and primary education in Madrid, Spain. It is my fourth year in the career and actually, right know I'm in an Eramus program, so I'm living in Budapest!. One of my teachers of my university here told me to impress here by sharing my knowledge of what I have been learning in her class in an innovative and unique way so, that's why, here I am!

I hope you can find what I am about to share over the next month useful, and I'm really happy I am able to share it you.

Without further delay, let's get into it!