Other Benefits of Using Rhymes, Finger Plays, and Action Songs

Participating in Finger plays and action songs are another support reading technique that will aid in language development which is an essential element of the Reading Buddy Program. Here are some other benefits of these activities:

• Allow for self expression, encouraging a child's own response in his or her use of body and speech.
• These activities encourage students to participate verbally.
• Provide relaxation (a legitimate opportunity to wiggle and move around).
• Assists the child in learning to follow directions.
• Increases attention span.
• Develops listening skills.
• Teaches order and sequence.
• Helps teach number concepts.
• Increases manual dexterity and muscular control.