Introductory remarks briefly trace the history of jumping rope-a once male-dominated, competitive game-to its more cooperative, predominately female, rhyme-infused incarnation. Anna Banana offers the jingles and rhymes traditionally allied with jumping rope. Whether it’s the action rhyme “I’m a little teapot,” a knock-knock joke or nonsensical tongue twister, hide-and-seek games, or jump-rope jingles, childhood folklore is both fun and meaningful to share with children of all ages. The books below feature rhymes, humor, sayings, stories, songs, and games, and most should be available on library shelves. Older children may enjoy exploring he historical roots of childhood folklore, discovering the second and third verses of familiar songs, or writing down new and unfamiliar examples. They can translate their English favorites into other languages represented in their community. Children can collect examples on audio or videotape and explore neighborhood, cultural, and linguistic variations. This medium helps validate children’s experiences, link oral and written modes of expression, and invite active, even physical participation. Fortunately, many published versions of childhood folklore from around the world are available to share with children today. And sadly, some children seem to get very little exposure to childhood rhymes and songs. However, there is not necessarily a common set of lore familiar to everyone.
The oral traditions of childhood-including lullabies, nursery rhymes, playground chants, street rhymes, and more-exist in nearly every culture. Children also play with variations of the same songs, dances, and games as generations did before them. And they thrill to hear ghost stories and other scary tales told around a campfire or on a trip. Children often learn the ABCs, numbers, days, and months from rhymes and riddles we share from memory. With no known author in most cases, passed on by word of mouth from generation to generation. There is a rich lore of stories, traditions, and customs unique to childhood, In fact, many children-and adults-don’t realize that the silly songs, rollicking rhymes, and nonsense games we learn in early childhood are indeed a form of literature. Inviting children into the world of folklore can start early-on the playground or in the nursery. Jacko Preschool through elementary school State of America's Libraries Report 2019īy Sylvia M.ALA Upcoming Annual Conferences & LibLearnX.Related Groups, Organizations, Affiliates & Chapters.Visit our COVID-19 Recovery pages for updates and recommended resources.
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