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Performance poems for children ages 2-7
Once again Annette Kosseris has captured the essence of make-believe that is so vital for the growth and development of young minds. Through the language of these very modern poems and plays young children can readly enter into new worlds of wonder and delight. The poems can be used by individuals, small groups or whole classes and can even be shared in the home environment.
They fill a gap that opens up after children have soaked up traditional nursery rhymes and tales and will enrich the learning experiences particularly of preschoolers and infants classes in schools. This very attractive book is a must for both home and school libraries, not just to sit on a shelf, but to be used and enjoyed by anyone who is a child at heart.
John Cohen, phD FTCL, LGSM, ASDA
Grad Dip Library & Information Science
Editor/Publisher READING TIME
The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia.
AS WELL .. ON WITH THE SHOW CD
An exciting, happy, DRAMATISATION of the poems and plays WITH SOUND EFFECTS. Recorded by Annette Kosseris and three young friends.
Note:
Early exposure to written and spoken language makes positive contributions to the development of language and literacy. Vocabulary is enhanced when children hear new words used in context, when they experience the use of idiomatic language and when they have opportunities to play with language and sound.
Furthermore, research into learning suggests that exposure to rhyme and rhythm during the early years facilitates children's success in learning to read. This attractively presented volume fulfils all of thse criteria.
Dr. Kathleen Warren MA Hons (Macq Uni) FTCL, LASA
Drama and early childhood consultant, teacher and adjudicator.
Extracts from poems ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It’s On With the Show Got the audience! Got the cast! All the practice finished at last! We’ve learned our parts, the work is done. Now’s the time to have some FUN! We’ve got the rhythm……….page 4 |
Pre-School Rap GOT my backpack, Got my “News” Got my hat, And got my shoes, Got my……….Page 12 |
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The Tadpole Mystery |
Superpossum |
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Dragons We’re fire-breathing DRAGONS, And we’re coming down your street! The sound that you can hear Is the thumping of our feet. We’re thumping, bumping, thumping……….page 22 |
Fancy Pants |
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Tree House This is my special place. Daddy built it. He said it’s a tree house. He doesn’t know that it is A CAVE where I hide my treasures. And a LOOK-OUT where I keep guard. And a CARAVAN……….page 29 |
Language Lessons Down by the creek There’s a donkey Who can speak In GREEK! He doesn’t say……….page 30 |
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Recycling Basketball (final lines) Recycling is IMPORTANT, And here’s ONE way to do it. Have a giggle, have some fun, There’s really nothing to it!……….Page 31 |
The Witchy-Witches’ Rap WE are WITCHES who DON’T ride a BROOM. WE are WITCHES and we zoom !… zoom!…. ZOOM! The BLUE witch HAS a new MOTOR BOAT (If she falls OUT……….page 35 |
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The “Goodat” Stars
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Dinosaurs |
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