POETRY RECITATION
‘The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak so we must and we will’.
Reading rhyming poetry loudly makes it easier for younger children to learn new vocabulary words which strengthen their language, writing and reading skills.The tiny tots were given poems based on the animals of the case study which they recited enthusiastically. The ideas and feelings developed for the different beasts of beauty accentuated with the use of distinctive style and rhythm was delivered through this public speaking activity with a focus on rhythm, alliteration and some repetitions. This new and imaginative form for the children provided them an adventure for the mind. The platform provided an environment that promoted audible expression and was embedded as a core part of the curriculum. The aim of the activity was to enable them to exhibit their talent, boost their confidence and acquaint the toddlers with the complicated machinery of the body. They were taught how even a slight or expansive gesture of the hand matters in conveying the sense of line or a thought. Through this activity they also learnt to express themselves through facial expressions and body posture to connect with the audience at an emotional level.