Category «Nursery Rhymes»
Bricks on the Wall
How Nursery Rhymes Can Help Your Child Nursery rhymes have been around since the 18th century. They came about during the time children’s books were being written. However, children’s books created a need for an educational resource for younger kids that weren’t able to read. There is no clear indication, when the creation of nursery …
Tongue Twister Origin
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers. The tongue twister is originally thought to be published in 1813 in London; however, it is believed to have been around for a least a generation prior. It is a children’s nursery rhyme and tongue twister. Tongue twisters are short poems or sayings that can be used …
Rhymes in Songs
Pop Goes the Weasel Rhyme and Melody
History The song “Pop Goes the Weasel” is an extremely popular children’s song that is not only a traditional nursery rhyme but also a fun singing game for children that encourages participation. While varying versions of the lyrics are known, originally it was a piece of dance music that later had the words we know …
Benefits of Rhymes for Farmer in the Dell
Humpty Dumpty in the Classroom
As far as I could remember, Humpty Dumpty has always been one of those poems that are taught in the very early childhood. Most people associate the character as an egg, however, there are few different stories of what does this main character actually should portray. This poem is found as a rhyme and was …
Teaching Toddlers Hello Hello Hello
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 …