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Pass the Basket Action Words

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CLL6.4c
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Begin large group by introducing the concept of onset and rime. “Boys say /h/ and girls say /op/, ready? Boys /h/, girls /op/, boys /h/, girls /op/ HOP!” Do this several times with different action words such as:  sit, clap, smile, tap, wink, jump.  Then have the children sit in a circle on the floor. Give them a small basket with simple picture cards. Begin passing the basket around when the music starts playing. After a few seconds, stop the music. Have the child who is holding the basket reach in and pull out a picture. The child says the name of the picture and then says the onset and rime and do the action: “jump" is /j/ and /ump/.”  

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