fingerplays
Fingerplays are a type of educational activity that combines rhymes or songs with hand and finger movements. They are often used with young children, particularly preschoolers and toddlers, to promote language development, fine motor skills, and cognitive abilities. The rhythmic nature of the rhymes, coupled with the visual and kinesthetic engagement of the finger movements, helps children learn and remember new words and concepts.
The actions in fingerplays are typically simple and directly relate to the words of the song or
Educators and parents use fingerplays for a variety of purposes. They can be used to teach concepts