Home Hot Topics Articles About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading ECN Radio NEWSlink How to Get a School Grant Movement, Play and Physical Activity for Children Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Subscribe today to our bi-weekly newsletter!   ACTIVITY Punchinello By Rae Pica Almost every child enjoys being the center of attention occasionally. This activity provides an opportunity for just that, as well as a review of the day’s activities! Curriculum Area Social/Emotional and Dramatic Play Before You Start The children form a circle, with one child (“Punchinello”) in the center. Let's Begin 1. The children in the circle chant: “What can you do, Punchinello, funny fellow? What can you do, Punchinello, funny you?” 2. The child in the center then chooses something she experienced during the day to demonstrate, at which point the remaining children chant: “We can do it, too, Punchinello, funny fellow. We can do it, too, Punchinello, funny you.” 3. And they do! Each child has a turn to be Punchinello. Furthermore Substitute the child’s own name for Punchinello to make him feel really special!   Tweet No materials required. Articles and activities listed on this website may be printed for single use. No article or activity may be duplicated or distributed in any form, in whole or in part, without permission from the publisher, Excelligence Learning Corporation. Contact Permissions Department.

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