Rhyme Information and History
In 1744, Tommy Thumb wrote “London Bridge.” London Bridge made history because it is well-known. It is hard to know where exactly the song originated from.
London Bridge Lyrics is about real life bridges in London that has falling down many times and has been rebuilt. London Bridge song comes up with materials that will help build the bridge back up, but will prevent it from falling down again. Material that is mentioned in the song to build the London bridge would include wood and clay, bricks and mortar, iron and steel, and silver and gold. The best part about these materials being mentioned in the song, is that it was tested a long time ago such as from the AD 50 and up to 1960. It is said that in the lyrics “My Fair Lady” is about a lady named Matilda of Scotland. She help build bridges including the London bridge between 1110 and 1118.
What Skills Do Children Ages 0-5 Develop When Interacting With This Rhyme?
Children will hear repitition throughout the lyrics. This will lead into them creating memory to the song. Children will be able to be creative with the song by forming a bridge with their blocks, Legos, or books, and more; while pretending that London bridge is falling down.
What Topics Does This Rhyme Help Children Ages 0-5 Explore?
Topics such as History, architect, and math will help what the song London Bridge is such as the meaning and purpose. Also, different materials that are used to make bridges.
How Can Parents and Teachers Use This Rhyme For Educational Experiences With Children Ages 0-5?
Parents are able to play with their children while singing the London Bridge song. Also, they are able to teach their children the meaning of the song such as the history. Teachers are able to have children play together while singing the song and/or play a game with it. The game will consist of all the students. Two students will form their hands and arms together like a bridge and have students go underneath it. When the song stops, the student that is under the bridge will be eliminated from the game. The game will continue until their is one student left and it starts all over again. Math can be used as well. Students can form into a group of three people. The teacher could them a certain amount of budget for each group such as $1,500. The money can be used to buy supplies such as wooden sticks, paper, glue, and so on to build a bridge. Once, the purchase is made or the money is gone, the students will build their bridge. When all the groups build their bridge, a car or any object (not too heavy) can sit on top of the bridge. Which ever bridge stays up with the object on it the longest wins. This game is designed for students to work together, be creative, learn to budget money, and have fun.