Wee Willie Winkie History

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Some nursery rhymes are fading out and not heard as much here in America. Wee Willie Winkie is one of those songs for kids that stems from lyrics to an old poem. It was first published in 1841 in a book entitled Whistle Binkie: Stories for the Fireside. The Wee Willie Winkie poem reads like …

Where Is Thumbkin History

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Nursery rhymes are classic and often considered a relevant method to use when teaching kids a variety of things inside and outside of their classroom. Preschool education often starts with learning how to learn colors, how to play, count, learn songs, sing melodies, and even learn how to work together in a round musically. For …

Doctor Foster History

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The Doctor Foster nursery rhyme has an interesting history. It has a line that rhymes middle with puddle and that makes some believe that the nursery rhyme was written sometime in the 13th century. It was recorded for the first time in 1810 but the version with the words middle and puddle was published in …

The History of Hey Diddle Diddle II

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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 in Nursery Rhymes

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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 …

The History of Georgie Porgie

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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 …

The History of Hark Hark

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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 …