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Title of Drjeanandfriends: "Dr. Jean Feldman & Friends Blog - Songs, Music, Activities & Downloads"

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Children love to make lists like grownups do. Making lists will also nurture the executive function (task initiation and task completion) and encourage children to THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Homemade Clipboard Each child will need a 9” x 12” piece of corrugated cardboard. Attach a butterfly clip, insert paper, and let the writing begin!ListsAnd here's a LIST of lists children can ma...

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October 24th National Bologna DayMy bologna has a first name,It’s O – S – C – A – R.My bologna has a second name,It’s M - A – Y – E – R.Oh, I love to eat it every day,And if you’ll ask me why I’ll say,Cause Oscar Mayer has a wayWith B – A – L – O – G – N – A. *Here’s the original 1973 video some of you might remember:www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmPRHJd3uHIMany years ago on

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The ability to rhyme is a key to phonological awareness and learning to read. Children don't learn to rhyme in a day, but here are some ACTIVE ideas to engage them whenever you have a few extra minutesHandy RhymesHave children extend their arms as they sing a pairs of words that rhyme. Sing to the tune of “Skip to My Lou.” Top (hold out right hand) Mop (hold out left hand

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I see the moonAnd the moon sees me...October 25th is a full moon and it's also called a HUNTER'S MOON because it lights up the sky.From the time children are toddlers, most of them are fascinated with the moon. The moon is FREE and it belongs to EVERYONE! Wouldn’t it be interesting to have children look at the moon every night for a month with their parents and draw a picture of...

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Addition Pokey Put 1 finger in. (Hold up finger on right hand.)Put 1 finger more. (Hold up 1 finger on left hand.)Shake them altogether (Roll around.)And then lay them on the floor. (Place on floor or table.)Add them both together, (Bring hands together.)And you don’t want to stall.Now you have 2 in all.2 fingers…3 fingers…4 fingers…5 fingers*Do “Addition Pokey” with other facts...

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