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Nursery Rhymes of Peter Piper

Nursery Rhymes of Peter Piper

Peter Piper is one of the most common nursery rhymes taught to children. It is an English tongue twister that many children found fun to challenge friends, and family members, to say as quickly as possible. It made its way to America, and we still have trouble saying it. Origin of the Tongue Twister The …

History of Pop goes the Weasel

History of Pop goes the Weasel

Pop goes the Weasel Started As Dance Music It is a famous rhyme that was written in the year 1853 which started as a dance tune by the British Library. However, as an old English Dance, it was presented with Original Music at “Her Majesty’s & The Nobilities Balls.” When this song spanned over the …

Rhyming with Humpty Dumpty

Rhyming with Humpty Dumpty

No one knows exactly who Humpty Dumpty was. Neither do they know exactly how the name came about. Humpty Dumpty was originated in England and the “nickname” was given to someone who is big and large. There are evidence stating that the rhyme was directed towards a powerful canon during the English civil war (1642-1649). …

Phonics with Peter Piper

Phonics with Peter Piper

We have all heard of the tongue twister “Peter Piper“. This insane alliteration was created by Pierre Poivre a one-armed horticulturist, missionary and a colonial administrator. Pierre possessed many talents and passions. He was also an author and written a few books and articles. Pierre was from France and all his work was born there. …

History of Nursery Rhymes

History of Nursery Rhymes

Ring Around the Rosy One of the most famous nursery rhymes songs is “Ring Around the Rosy” that was first written in the year 1881, but this song was already in tune across the continent of Europe in the 1790s. It is a signing game in which numerous children hold hands in a circle singing …

Peter Piper History

Peter Piper History

The History Of Peter Piper Rhyme A nursery rhyme is a traditional poem, song, or even folk lore. The usage of these date back to late eighteenth century into the nineteenth century. These rhymes usually tell a story and even sometimes a parable of real life and decisions we can make, along with the outcome …

Benefits of Nursery Rhyme Songs

Benefits of Nursery Rhyme Songs

Nursery rhymes songs are beneficial to young children in a bevy of ways. They can help enhance learning through repetition and rhyme. Humpty Dumpty: Written in 1810, Humpty Dumpty is based off of Lewis Carrol’s book, Through the Looking Glass. In that book. Humpty Dumpty is pictured as a round egg. There are additional theories …

Rhythm and Rhymes with Little Bo Beep

Rhythm and Rhymes with Little Bo Beep

1. Origins Parents and children have enjoyed nursery rhymes throughout history. The first version of Little Bo Peep was found in 1805 England and had one line of verse. Some historians relate the story to biblical meaning because of its theme of flocks of sheep with parables of Jesus. Others reference records of Bo Peep …

Rhyming with RockABaby

Rhyming with RockABaby

Rock a bye baby lyrics have been sung for hundreds of years to put babies to sleep, but this nursery rhyme may have been created for a different purpose. Origins of Rock A Bye Baby Lyrics These lyrics first appeared in Mother Goose’s Melody in 1765 in England. Yet, the origins of the lyrics most …

Little Bo Beep in the Classroom

Little Bo Beep in the Classroom

Little Bo Peep is a fun and older nursery rhyme, that is sung all around the world. This rhyme is an English rhyme that has been around for generations, and still going strong. Little Bo Peep was originally recorded in 1870, by a composer named James William Elliott. It is said to believe, that the …