Let's join in! (YPF6)
Rhymes, poems and songs

Cynthia Martin & Catherine Cheater

This book presents a collection of rhymes, poems and songs which have proved motivating for learners aged 3–13. It is a practical resource for specialist and non-specialist primary languages teachers. Contents include counting rhymes, rounds and canons, preparing for reading and writing, and using published resources. There is advice for teachers on developing their own repertoire and on developing pupil language through home-made songs.

Contents

Part 1: Starting off. Key Stage 1 and beginners
Rhymes to say | Language of the classroom | Creating your own repertoire: rhymes to sing | Authentic counting out rhymes | Favourite primary topics | Rounds and canons | Bringing it all together: fitting in with other primary themes

Part 2: Moving on. Key Stage 2 and beyond
Let’s join in: rhymes with a physical response | Putting things in the right order: sequencing | Preparing for reading and writing | Linking the spoken word with its written form | Let's read together | Let's write | Let's sing | Let's move: songs with actions |Using published resources | Taking the language further | Developing pupil language by means of home made songs | Conclusion | Useful resources

1998 | 72pp | ISBN-13: 978-1-902031-09-5 | ISBN-10: 1-902031-09-1 | £12 | Order this title online

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