I'm very excited to announce that Action Alley Education is close to publishing, "Moving Through All Seven Days." This book inspires movement as children learn about the days of the week. The lyrical rhymes also teach them how to spell each day! The activities at the end of the book are designed to reinforce the concepts as well as give impetus to movement exploration.
The illustration above is from the new book. Tony Glisson is the talented illustrator who cleverly depicts the fun we have on Tuesday.
The following rhyme which takes you through one day is designed to encourage movement while children learn the concept of A.M., P.M., and time. It's entitled, "Move Through One Day."
6 A.M. I roll out of bed.
7 A.M. I am always fed.
8 A.M. I wash my own face.
9 A.M. I run in a race.
10 A.M. I go out to play.
11 A.M. I gallop away.
12 A.M. I make my own lunch.
1 P.M. I eat a whole bunch.
2 P.M. I clean with my Mom.
3 P.M. I run with friend, Tom.
4 P.M. I hit a home run.
5 P.M. I laugh and have fun.
6 P.M. I sit and I cook.
7 P.M. I read a good book.
8 P.M. I am fast asleep.
9 P.M. I dream really deep.
Set boundaries in your classroom, use the bubble principle, and let the children have fun acting out this perfect day. To prevent contact between children, tell each child that they are in a bubble. If anyone gets too close the bubble will burst.
You can also use this rhyme as a book or a class project. Have the children draw illustrations and a clock for each time. Put it on the bulletin board or bind it into a book.
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