Pistes d'exploration

Join in with the words and actions as the book is read aloud.

Perform the actions described in the book.

Identify the rhyming words.

Read along with the teacher.

Perform the actions described in the book.

Hunt for colours, shapes, sizes and numbers throughout the pages.

Sing the “Reach for the Sky” song, which can be found online. Perform the actions as you sing.

Red Is Best, From Head to Toe, I Got the Rhythm

Mots-clés

Picture book , actions , animals , human body , instructions , stories in rhyme

Commentaire descriptif

“Clap your hands,stomp your feet.Shake your arms,then take a seat.” So begins this infectious, read-aloud rhyme that invites children to move and groove in a variety of ways. Bright, dynamic illustrations feature a cast of children and animals, all colourfully costumed, who are jumping, spinning, wiggling, hopping and flapping as they enact the zany instructions on every page. In addition to physical activity, this lively, interactive book assigns scavenger-style tasks, such as “Find something yellow, find something red,” to keep children on their toes. Colourful patterns can be found in the baby’s polka dot onesie, the gorilla’s plaid shorts, the lion’s blue and white checkered pantaloons, and in other playful items of clothing. From “rub your tummy” to “wave bye-bye,” this is the perfect offering for a fidgety class and it can surely benefit any group of kids needing a good stretch in the middle of a day.