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Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

 

 

Here at Colham Manor Primary School, we believe that rhyme plays a crucial role in early childhood development for several reasons:

 

  1. Language Development: Rhyme helps children develop phonemic awareness, which is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words. This skill is foundational for reading and writing.

  2. Memory and Recall: Rhyming patterns make it easier for children to remember words and phrases. This enhances vocabulary acquisition and retention.

  3. Listening Skills: Engaging with rhymes helps children sharpen their listening abilities, as they learn to recognise similar sounds and patterns.

  4. Creativity and Imagination: Rhyme encourages playful language use, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking in storytelling and play.

  5. Social Interaction: Singing and reciting rhymes often occur in group settings, promoting social skills and bonding among peers.

  6. Cognitive Skills: Rhymes introduce rhythm and structure, helping children understand patterns, which are key concepts in math and science.

 

Overall, incorporating rhyme into early education enriches children's language skills and lays a solid foundation for their future learning, therefore we have imbedded Rhyme Time to our EYFS curriculum. Please click below to explore what rhymes we are learning and when!

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