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January Read Aloud: The Wombles

If you are looking for a cosy, imaginative book that celebrates caring for the environment, community living, and creative problem-solving, The Wombles by Elisabeth Beresford  may be the right choice. This classic story introduces children to a group of unusual creatures who live quietly in the countryside, helping clean up after humans and turning discarded items into useful treasures. Below is a book synopsis, a fun discussion about what a Womble might be, and a few hands-on activities to extend the learning. Book Cover Book Review: The Wombles by Elisabeth Beresford Genre: Children’s fiction Best for ages: 6–10 (read-aloud or independent reading) The story follows a community of Wombles who live on Wimbledon Common in England. Each Womble has a distinct personality, from the wise and thoughtful Great Uncle Bulgaria to the energetic and curious younger Wombles. Their main mission is simple but meaningful: they collect litter left behind by humans and reuse it to make t...
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Math Songs for Little Ones!

Below are some popular math songs for toddlers and young children that can help them learn basic math concepts while having fun:


1. "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

2. "Five Little Ducks" - Helps with counting and subtraction.

3. The Ants Go Marching" - Reinforces counting and addition using rhyming fun. 

4. "1, 2, Buckle My Shoe" - Teaches counting and number sequencing.

5. "Ten in the Bed" - Focuses on subtraction as characters leave the bed.

6."Five Little Speckled Frogs" - Introduces counting and subtraction.

7. "Five Little Pumpkins" - Reinforces counting and subtraction.

8. "Five Little Snowmen" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

9. "Five Little Ladybugs" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

10. "Ten Little Fish" - Helps with counting and number recognition.

11. "Five Little Owls" - Reinforces counting and subtraction.

12. "Count to 100" - A simple song to help children learn to count to 100.

13. "Shapes Song" - Introduces basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.

14. "The Number Rock" - A catchy song that teaches numbers and counting.

15. "The Coin Song" - Introduces the names and values of coins.

These songs cover a range of math concepts and can be a fun way to introduce and reinforce early math skills. They combine music and repetition to make learning math concepts engaging for young children.

You can find videos and lyrics for these songs on various educational websites and streaming platforms like YouTube or make up your own!

“You can be creative in anything — in math, science, engineering, philosophy — as much as you can in music or in painting or in dance.” – Ken Robinson
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