Children's Songs
“Here is the church, and here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Here is the parson going upstairs, and here he is saying his prayers.” I’m sure many of us remember saying this nursery rhyme as a child, but not many know where it came from or its true meaning. …
This is a traditional English folk song that has been around for a long time, and it has even been mentioned by Charles Dickens before. Someone who is hoping to learn more about the nursery rhymes of old should remember that this one is a simple rhyme that is really about tea, but Polly Put The …
Peter Piper is famous in his nursery rhyme for picking pickled peppers. Pierre Poivre, who many suggest the rhyme began with, is famous for introducing spice plants, like cloves, nutmeg, or peppers, to the Seychelles. He lived from 1719-1786, suggesting that the rhyme was first recited during that time. In addition to being a horticulturalist …
Over many years, children have been calmed with an old nursery rhyme or poem. Though there are a variety of different nursery rhymes and poems, as well as a variety of versions, a very well known old nursery rhyme is that of Old King Cole. Many old nursery rhymes are based off of events that …
Little Miss Muffet is arguably one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved nursery rhymes. The precious poem was first published in 1805 in an English book entitled Songs for the Nursery. The same book also published other popular nursery rhymes like One, Two, Buckle My Shoe and Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat for the first …
Verbal and motor skills are important to start teaching your children at a young age. The earlier they start practicing both in every day learning, the faster they will pick up other skills. It is important to interact in a way that is easy for them to understand. One of the best ways to incorporate …
Star Light Star Bright is a 19th century nursery rhyme that people have been singing since it became popular. It plays on the idea that someone can wish on a star when they find it or when it streaks by which has been a superstition that dates back to ancient times. People sing this song …
Teaching the English language to a child is an involving task that requires commitment in ensuring that the child enjoys the process. There is no better way of doing this than to make efforts in manner and approach that include singing, dancing and play. One of the primary methods that has been employed over the …
Nursery rhymes are a memorable part of childhood that, for many, is irreplaceable, and they have been around for centuries. Nursery rhymes are something that has been used to soothe children, and even get them ready for sleep time. There are many songs for kids that have been created, but one of the most popular …
Many poems for kids from long ago have hidden stories behind them. Changing ever so slightly throughout the years, some of the origins of these pieces may surprise you. Jack Be Nimble, is one of many popular nursery rhymes with a tale to tell. The most common theory, is that the poem was originally a …