Learning how to greet others at different times of the day is an essential social skill. Here are the common greetings in English and Hindi:
A fun action rhyme to encourage movement and physical activity:
Hop a little, jump a little,
one two three.
Stamp a little, skip a little,
tap one knee.
Dance a little, twist a little,
shake your hand.
Yawn a little, sleep a little,
in your bed.
Key Action Words: hop, jump, stamp, skip, tap, dance, twist, shake, yawn, sleep.
A song celebrating family members and playing together:
Mother, mother, Will you play with me? Yes, I shall, yes, I shall, We are a family!
Father, father, Will you eat with me? Yes, I shall, yes, I shall, We are a family!
Brother, sister, Will you dance with me? Yes, I shall, yes, I shall, We are a family!
Grandmother, grandmother, Will you sing with me? Yes, I shall, yes, I shall, We are a family!
Grandfather, grandfather, Will you read with me? Yes, I shall, yes, I shall, We are a family!
Summary: Mama and Papa sparrow build a soft, warm, and safe nest. Mama sparrow lays three small eggs. One day, the eggs hatch, and three little baby sparrows pop out. Papa sparrow brings food for them. Family members, including Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt, Uncle, cousins, and friends, all visit to meet the new babies. As the baby sparrows grow bigger, they eventually hop out of the nest and fly high into the big blue sky.
Practice initial letter sounds with these words:
Recognizing and practicing daily action words: