- All right, friends, we're gonna do some songs and finger plays.

Are you ready?

♪ The wheels on the bus go round and round ♪ - In early childhood education, songs and finger plays are not just fun activities for kids.

They are also important tools for promoting literacy.

The key is to make these activities fun and engaging for children.

♪ The doors on the bus go open and shut ♪ - Songs like The Alphabet Song help children learn the letters and their order which is a crucial step in learning to read.

♪ Go open and shut all through the town ♪ - Yay.

♪ The itsy bitsy spider ♪ - Songs and finger plays may seem like simple activities, but they play an important role in promoting literacy for children.

♪ And washed the spider out ♪ - Songs and finger plays can also help children remember important information.

When children enjoy learning, they are more likely to stay engaged and motivated.

These activities can help them do just that.

Yay.

(all clapping) - [Announcer] Sponsored by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, helping build literacy skills and encouraging parents and children to spend 20 minutes a day reading together.

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