Early learning #nurseryrhymes #literacy #number #UTW #ourselves #me (3) |#EYFS #areasoflearning 5C

Wizzy’s Words #earlylearning rhymes linking #UTW themes to the #eyfs areas of learning

Speaking and listening is the key starting point but each rhyme can also be used as a focus for each of the EYFS areas of learning.

5C | NURSERY RHYMES WITH OURSELVES/ME THEME

It’s Snowing and Cold 29 (Traditional tune – The North Wind Doth Blow)
C & L | Listen, say, sing, add actions for cold/warm
PSED | Discuss how what we do helps us to stay fit/healthy/safe
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out actions for rhyme indoors/outdoors
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Link to A&D - Make snowflakes - count the ‘icicle’ arms – link to odd & even/matching/subitising
UTW | Link to everyday events – Why don’t people go out in the cold without coats?
A&D | See MATHS Create snowflakes

The Frog so Green 30 (Traditional tune – The Queen of Hearts)
C & L | Listen, say, sing, add actions
PSED | Discuss the importance of being active to keep healthy – and not why important for body/mind
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out rhyme indoors/outdoors – Model jumping safely
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Link to A & D/Draw, paint, model bugs – How many? Link to counting/matching/patterns
UTW | Link the rhyme to everyday events – Discuss being mean/kind and how our actions affect others
A&D | See MATHS – add patterns to the bugs link to repeating patterns/Make cardboard bugs

Doctor, Doctor, I Feel Sick 34
(Traditional tune – Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)
C & L | Listen, say, sing, add actions
PSED | Discuss why it’s best to rest when we are feeling sick & difference between being well and poorly
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out rhyme indoors/outdoors
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Make paper plate meals – add foods that are healthy/treats
UTW | Link the rhyme to everyday events – When do we need the doctor? Why? Discuss safe medicines/treatment PSED link
A&D | Link to MATHS and discuss/identify 5 healthy/treat – Link to double/subitising/matching

Slippers, Toothbrush, Sleep Head 36
(Traditional tune – Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)
C & L | Listen, say, sing, add actions
PSED | Discuss going to bed/getting up and the importance of rest and sleep
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out rhyme indoors/outdoors
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Make simple day charts with a daily routine – link to telling the time hour/half hour
UTW | Link the rhyme to everyday events – Discuss what time we go to bed and why/Discuss routines that help us
A&D | Create pictures of sleep time and wake time i.e. day/night and discuss what can go in each

From: Wizzy’s Words book of rhymes | 70 #earlylearning rhymes for today | Published by Troubador

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