Rhymes and action songs play a crucial role in child’s development. It is an easy and fun way of learning. The nursery rhyme world is half imaginary and kids dwell in it with delight. Delight word is the peculiar quality of this world. It has been observed that concepts, if taught in form of a song, get registered easily in a child’s mind. It also enhances the vocabulary and memory skills of the kids.

Following are the points that would be helpful for effective teaching:

Visual learning: The child will learn quickly if he/she is shown pictures related to the rhymes. The child is attracted to colorful pictures and the images are easily stored in their mind. If pictures are shown, it is also easy for the child to recollect any rhyme.

Rhythm: For effective learning, always se some tune or rhythm to the rhyme. Music will fascinate them and this in turn will arouse interest in learning the rhyme.

Voice modulations and expressions: Use the technique of voice modulations; this will boost both the teaching and learning ability of the rhyme. Be expressive as well, you have to be happy and enjoy the teaching process if you want your kid to learn it well.

Explanation: It is very important to explain the rhyme; if the child understands what he/she is reciting he will pick it up faster.

Pronunciation: While teaching any rhyme concentrate on the pronunciation of each word. Make sure your child speaks all the words clearly; this will improve his diction and clarity of speech.

Increase their vocabulary: It is very essential to clarify each and every word of the rhyme. When you explain the meaning of the words in the rhyme, it will develop their vocabulary skills. At times you may find big and difficult words in a rhyme but it’s still advisable to explain it even though your child is small. The child will listen and grasp whatever he can but in a long run it will still be beneficial.

Tips for parents:

1. Get audio and animated C.D. of rhymes from your local video library.

2. Buy good and colorful rhyme books from a near by book store.

3. Connect rhymes with daily routine/happenings. (For example: when its raining ask your child to recite any rhyme related to rains, or if he sees a cat ask him to recite a rhyme on cat)

4. Most importantly rhymes should be fun for the kids and not a regular study material for them. Make sure he enjoys it.