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Make Time for a Child’s Rhyme

July 20, 2017 by Amy Smith

Find out the importance of rhyming for speech, reading, and writing. Plus, download the free printable for worksheet practice!

Generations ago, nursery rhymes were created to help young children develop their rhyming skills. Nursery rhymes have withstood the test of time because the ability to rhyme is an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Therapist's Tips Tagged With: child development, learning activities, literacy games

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Amy Smith I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children. I created this website to offer parents, teachers, and therapists FREE ideas, strategies, and activities that they can do with their children to improve their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, academic learning, and regulate their sensory system all while "playing" (just playing smarter)! Read More…

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