Children's Songs
Nursery rhymes are a fun way for children to learn while playing, dancing and singing. When set to music they help with a child’s development and are an amazing teaching tool. For example, they help children develop language skills by featuring different sounds in the English language. Nursery rhymes were introduced in North America in …
This Little Light of Mine is not only a fun rhyme, but it also offers an opportunity to teach kids about space and the stars. Parents can teach their kids about the constellations that they saw, and they will find out that they can learn about new ones every night. You can teach your kids …
Important lessons can often be found in nursery rhymes, and the Humpty Dumpty song is one of those nursery rhymes that you want your kids to hear because it can teach them a great deal. You can use Humpty Dumpty lyrics to show you kids the meaning of life and many things that are happening …
At first glance, coloring books and coloring pages may appear to be nothing more than a way to keep children busy. However, coloring books and coloring pages are so much more. Coloring books and pages are actually quite educational, as well as a fun, and a great way to unleash a child’s creativity. Many are …
The Teddy Bear Teddy Bear song has a history dating way back to the 1920’s and some might even say it goes further back than that! The most common version is an eight stanza long poem intended for infants and toddlers. It’s very easy to recite and to play along with your child! They will …
Impact of Parent-Child Mother Goose Program So many children have been raised learning classic Mother Goose songs. A few songs that may sound familiar are Jack Be Nimble, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Baa Baa Black Sheep and Humpty Dumpty. In recent years many researchers have invested a vast amount of time investigating the possible …
At early ages, most kids respond to music and will even make their own sounds with household items. So, it would stand to reason that at an early age we want to be able to teach our kids the beloved, classic children’s songs. One great way to do this is with sheet music for nursery …
The origins of Pat-a-Cake or Patty Cake may have a few slight differences depending on your research. It is generally accepted that the origins of this rhyme date back to 1698, first appearing in the Thomas D’Urfey play The Campaigners. Most experts agree that at its foundation, it is English in origin and was popularized …
During the late 17th century, the legendary Mother Goose nursery rhymes and fairy tales started to appear and parents began introducing children to Mother Goose characters. Since then, babies in the cribs are read nursery rhymes about Humpty Dumpty, Jack Be Nimble, Mary Quite Contrary, Little Bo Peep and so many more. When they are …
From the Scots to an American tradition When singing Auld Lang Syne, you’ll likely be taken to the New Year’s holiday when you say goodbye to some of the old things in your life in hope for better and more prosperous new things. The origin of the song is unknown, but back in 1788 the …