Seven rhymes that Rhyme Time leaders can sing along with to learn the words and tune, and tips with each rhyme on how to perform them with groups. The tips are sent to the Alexa app for easy reference.
Nursery rhymes have benefits for language development in children even as young as 0-3 years. These include: phonological awareness - rhyming words, alliteration and syllabification; increase in vocabulary; the slower rate of speech encourages clearer articulation; encouraging rhythmic flow that results in more fluent speech - the ability to maintain a steady beat is strong predictor of reading ability.
Development of the Rhyme Time skill is supported by Kirklees Council's Community Plus team.