Materials
envelopes
note cards
stamps
Instructions
1. When it's time to depart, say the following action rhyme and demonstrate
the motions for children to imitate.
When it's time to leave,
I turn and wave goodbye. (wave)
We had such a good time,
That I have a smile this wide! (big smile)
I reach out to shake your hand (shake hands)
And tell you my thank you (say thank you loudly)
And say, "I'll come again soon!"
And you say, "Yes, please do." (nod head and/or say yes!)
2. Repeat the rhyme as often as children want.
More to do More Transitions: At each corner of the room, put one of the following
pictures: sun and beach, rain and flowers, snow, and a windy scene with leaves
blowing. Say various apparel names such as "swimsuit," "sweater," "hat and
gloves," "raincoat," "boots," and so on. Children will go to or point to the
appropriate weather corner for each. This is a great time-filler as children wait
to leave.
