Kindergarten Readiness Tip: Phonological Awareness

Sing "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" and count on your fingers.  This practices counting and phonological awareness.

Example:
Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, [three] bags full.

[One] for the master, [one] for the dame,
And [one] for the little boy who lives down the lane.

Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, [three] bags full.

Change the number and add names of friends.  Use bags of cotton balls to help your child count.

Example:

Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, [seven] bags full.

[Four] for the Lydia, [two] for the Paul,
And [one] for Jackie who lives down the lane.

Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, [seven] bags full.