02181cam a22003133u 4500 22035 UtSlPG 20260610133516.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 M Richards, John N. Dramatized Rhythm Plays : Mother Goose and Traditional Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-10 Produced by Louise Hope, David Newman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Dramatized Rhythm Plays" by John N. Richards is a collection of physical education activities designed for young children, likely written in the early 20th century. This book aims to bridge the gap between kindergarten and primary school through engaging dramatized plays based on traditional nursery rhymes and songs. These rhythmic plays encourage physical movement and coordination in a fun and creative way, aligning with the educational philosophies of the time. The content consists of a series of adapted nursery rhymes accompanied by instructions for activities that incorporate movement and rhythm. Each play outlines specific actions for children to perform while reciting the rhyme or singing the associated song. For example, "Little Jack Horner" involves children mimicking eating a pie, while "Humpty Dumpty" requires them to act out falling off a wall. The activities are structured to enhance motor skills and promote participation, making exercise enjoyable for children. Overall, the book serves as a practical resource for educators looking to incorporate movement into early childhood education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Schools -- Exercises and recreations Exercise music https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22035 63179 63179