Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly collaborated to produce some videos demonstrating fingerplays. Click the following titles to see the videos on YouTube or on TeacherTube..
Finger Plays with Dr Jean (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Finger Plays with Dr Jean II (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Finger Plays with Dr Jean III (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Finger Plays with Dr Jean IV (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Finger Plays with Dr Jean V (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Booklet with lyrics to fingerplays - This is a pdf file that can be printed as a two-sided booklet.
Parent Power! September Ideas for Parents (YouTube)
Parent Power! October Ideas for Parents (YouTube)
Parent Power! November Ideas for Parents (YouTube)
Handshakes (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Handshakes Booklet - Click here for the printable pdf file
Transitions (YouTube)- or TeacherTube Version. Transitions are all those “in between” times when things tend to get out of control. This video demonstrates positive ways to focus children's attention.
Banana Dance (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Happy Birthday Video (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version
Cheers (You Tube) - or TeacherTube Version
Cheers Cards - Click here access to printable Cheers Cards
Patty Cake Video (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version coming soon
Pumpkin Surprise/Jack O'Happy Video (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version coming soon
Pumpkin Surprise (87 KB pdf file)
You can download this Pumpkin Surprise handout as a guide to telling the story.
Jack O'Happy (114 KB pdf file)
You can download this book to go with the finger play. You can either use the illustrated version where children color in the pictures or use the blank version so children can make their own pumpkins.
Turkey Time Talk (YouTube) - or TeacherTube Version coming soon. Check November 2010 for ideas and activities.