Children's Songs
Ever wonder how the nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle started? Wonder what the nursery rhyme means? Or who the characters could be? Nursery rhymes always have a beginning or various stories behind it all. There are many different meanings/origins behind them! People come into contact with this children’s rhyme just like any other nursery rhyme. …
Jack is one of the most common names in the world, and it has been used by people who write nursery rhyme material. It is still happening today in kids books that are inspired by rhymes like Jack B. Nimble, Jack and Jill, Jack Sprat, and Little Jack Horner. These nursery rhyme stories are a …
INTRODUCTION Although many people are familiar with the nursery rhyme Georgie Porgie, most are not familiar with its origin, and the truth is there is no definitive answer. Georgie Porgie is believed to be predicated on one of two historical candidates, either George Villiers or King George VI. THE THEORY OF GEORGE VILLERS It was …
Children love nursery rhymes! They make perfect first stories for children and they help with language development, build social skills, spark a child’s interest in books and open the door to creative thinking. Nursery rhymes also connect us to the past and improve fine motor skills and coordination. They give children a special insight to …
Who would read a poem entitled Going to St. Ives? The world of nursery rhyme readers, of course! This delightful riddle has entertained millions over generations by provoking a multitude of thoughtful solutions to the riddle. Its origin is believed to date as early as 1730. Records state that the riddle of unknown authorship describes …
This upcoming school year promises to be a lot of fun. Young children will learn iconic American nursery rhymes, such as Mary Had a Little Lamb and The Wheels on the Bus. Going back to school can be something the kids can look forward to because they will be able to enjoy singing along to …
The history of the Mary Had a Little Lamb song goes back to the early 1800s, and is quite possibly based on a real incident involving Mary Sawyer and her pet lamb. At the insistence of Mary’s brother, Mary brought her lamb friend to the schoolhouse, attracting the attention of her classmates and a minister’s …
Like some nursery rhymes, Girls and Boys Come Out to Play has a long and somewhat dark history. The nursery rhyme has been traced back all the way to 1708. It is believed, through the context of the second line in the rhyme, “the moon doth shine as bright as day,” that this is referring …
It’s hard to find the origin behind less well known nursery rhymes, like Diddle Diddle Dumpling. However, many nursery rhymes are thought to be linked to past events from our history. Granted, we may believe that we know what the meaning behind Diddle Diddle Dumpling is but in fact the actual meaning has been lost …
Did you ever think that nursery rhymes were just a quick way to put your children to sleep? Well, did you think they were a fun way for you and your child to interact with each other? While these both are true, there are many other benefits to nursery rhymes, such as the fun interactive …