Wonderful Ones: Mommies and Daddies

Mommies, daddies, and caregivers play a very important role in helping baby begin to develop early literacy skills as a child's first teacher!  These rhymes and stories help baby learn such words as 'mommy' and 'daddy', along with the concept of love and family.  Have some fun with these interactive rhymes that will help your little one learn eye-hand coordination, flexibility and even critical thinking skills. 

Mother, Father, and Uncle John Rhyme
(Bounce baby up and down on lap)
Mother, Father, and Uncle John,
Went to town one by one.
Mother fell off and…(Lean to side)
Father fell , but…(Lean to other side)
Uncle John went on and on…

(Bounce baby up and down on lap)
Mother, Father, and Uncle John,
Went to town one by one.
Mother fell off and…(Lean to side)
Father fell , but…(Lean to other side)
Uncle John went on and on…

My Mommy Told Me Rhyme
My mommy told me to tell you
To clap your hands
Just like I do.
(…Shake your head, …Tap your feet, …Blow a kiss)

The Kissing Rhyme
(Lift baby up and down)
Up, up, up in the sky like this,
Down, down, down, for a great big kiss,
Up like this, down like this,
You’re my special baby!

(Lift baby up and down)
Up, up, up in the sky like this,
Down, down, down, for a great big kiss,
Up like this, down like this,
You’re my special baby!

We read these books at Wonderful Ones this week: 

Giggles with Daddy by Elizabeth Hathon
Text and photographs portray babies and their fathers laughing and giggling together. 
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Mommy Loves Me by John & Wendy
Mommy kisses, and Mommy hugs. But what else does she do? You and your little one will love turning the pages of this adorable book to find out what Mommy does best.
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