When children hear and say rhyming words it assists in the development of their reading skills. Children love to recite rhymes many times. They enjoy adding the tactile experiences of movement and rhythm to verse or stories with rhyme. Black and Red Ants' can be used for whole class 'Shared Reading' sessions and for small group learning. Tape the story for children at a Listening Post to listen.
Children listen to the tape again and say the rhyming words.
For a follow-up activity the children complete a cloze activity. Write the story on a large piece of paper. Ask children to innovate various actions, such as clapping or body movements Use the story for Reader's Theatre. Children act out the story. Leave out words.