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I like this one because it has new seasonal
activities and printables for preschoolers. Right now, there is a
pumpkin decorating activity which is great for cause and effect
feedback, as well as being seasonal and introducing pumpkins.
This site has really nicely done animated
educational videos, which are musical, educational, and visually
interesting. My favorites (read Brian and Nathan's favorites) are:
The Rhino Song, Stegasaurus, Archiopterix, Iguana Song, and Green
Anaconda. I used the iguana song video with Brian to help him to
imitate what he saw on the screen. I sat him in my lap and moved
his body parts in imitation of the iguana, until he got the hang of
imitation. I think this is a really effective method to keep the
child's interest, give them some OT and music therapy combined.
Before he became verbal, he would see me at the computer and come
sit in my lap to indicate that he enjoyed this activity. He is very
good at physical imitation now, and I think this excercise contributed
greatly.
This is a wonderful website for special
interests and education. There is a link to virtually every PBS
kids show available. Many with cause and effect activities. I'm
not sure if you would need a list of all of the links for them to
not be blocked by VUSD.
This website has a number of music videos for
kids. My favorite is The Elephant Song, which has "surprise" lyrics
which really grab a child's attention. Some of the lyrics are:
"Elephants, I like elephants, I like how they swing through
trees...no, no, no, elephants don't swing through trees! They
don't? Then what am I thinking of? Monkeys! Oh monkeys! Monkeys,
I like monkeys, I like how they swim in the ocean..." and so on
Youtube is still the best place to view
hundreds of children's videos. Most music videos from websites link
to youtube. So, if youtube is blocked, even if you are on a
different website and click on a video link, it will take you to
youtube and you will not be able to view the video. There are many,
many versions of circle time songs, as well as other childrens
songs, like the ABC song, counting songs, lots of special interest
connections, such as the zoo alphabet, and counting trains. Many
versions of Baa Baa Black Sheep, etc. - classic, or with drum beat,
real pictures, or animation. The selection is endless. Another
advantage of Youtube is that you can pull up a video and use it as a
reinforcer, or motivation for speech. With Brian, I used to put on
a Thomas video and say "Go" (hit the play button); then say "Stop"
(hit the pause button). This was great motivation for him to say
"Go". Then it became "Go Train/Stop Train" and so on.
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