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Clap and stomp to a rhyming book

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Read a rhyming board book and clap or stomp on each beat, slowly enough for your toddler to copy. Pause after a few lines, and let them pick a clap, a pat, or a stomp for the next page.

Materials

  • Rhyming board book

Safety note

Clear the floor of toys and keep your toddler on a flat, non-slip surface when stomping.

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Why it matters

Moving to the beat of a rhyme helps your toddler feel the rhythm of language and tune in to its patterns.

Benefit

Songs and rhymes

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