Games And Songs For Circle Time At The Nursery In Dubai

Teachers at the Children’s Nursery in Dubai spend a lot of time collecting songs and name games that are winners for breaking the ice in a new class during circle time at the beginning of a new school year. This practice gives teachers a choice of learning and sharing new songs and games with their fellow teachers as well. Soon, with all the available resources, you will be the proud owner of a box full of children's songs and games appropriate for the 18mo-6yo crowd for circle time.

These songs and games are not only appropriate for a Dubai Nursery but also for parents who enjoy using all of these songs at home with their children. If you’re a parent looking for some fun little chants to keep your little trouble maker occupied in the checkout line at the grocery store or to make a car ride a little more fun, this list may be just what you’re looking for, to have fun with your child.

• Hicklety Picklety Bumblebee - For this name game, sit cross-legged on the floor and pat your knees while you chant in a regular, somewhat emphatic voice . It’s not an easy game for a very small child, so it will be mostly the adult chanting, but the child will have your attention after some time. 

• Johnny Whoops - This is a name game that starts with an index finger pointing to each finger in succession. Start by pointing at the pinky and when you get to the index finger, “whoops” toward the thumb, say the name on the thumb, then whoops backwards again toward the The sillier and more drawn out your “whoooooooops” the more laughter and excitement you’ll generate. This is a real crowd pleaser with a lot of giggling. 

• Pig On Her Head - Have the children listen to and learn the song Pig On Her Head by Laurie Berkner. Then fill a bag with small toy animals. Let the child reach in and take one out of the mystery bag and place the animal on his head. Switch the song up by choosing another animal out of the bag or by placing it on another body part. This is a delightful song. 

• Who Is Missing? - Lay out a blanket or very large scarf on the floor. Ask the child to curl up on the floor, and make a dramatic point of draping the blanket carefully on top. It then becomes a game of peek-a-boo. It's a fun game for little children and is often used to entertain children at the Day Care in Dubai. 

• Clapping Names - This is a simple yet fun song to sing. Just go around the circle clapping each child’s name with each syllable. 

• Who Do We Appreciate? - This is by no means a quiet song, so make sure you put on your best voice  and grin, clap your hands and at the end wiggle your fingers up in the air like you’ve won the game.

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