Wheels on the Bus
There are many great and older nursery rhymes out there, but one of the best and children’s favorites is the wheels on the bus. The wheels on the bus is one of the most popular songs sung to small children all the way up to elementary schools.
Origin of this song
The writer of this famous song is Verna Hills, the song was written in the year 1939, and is considered an American song, although it is also popular in Canada and Australia.
Learning with the wheels on the bus
This song teaches young children about the basics of a vehicle, and also about taking a bus ride. The wheels on the bus lyrics are very easy and fun to learn, the rhythm is upbeat and with this song comes certain movements children can do to have more fun while singing. This is a great song for classrooms and also can help children with speech as well as hand movements and motions.
Wheels on the Bus movements
This nursery rhyme has many fun movements kids can do while singing the lyrics at the same time. An example of this, is when the wipers go “swish, swish, swish,” children can move there fingers back and forth imitating the wind shield wipers of the bus. When the mommy on the bus says, “shh,shh,shh.” children can put their fingers to their lips in a quieting gesture.
Different Versions of this song
There are many different versions of this famous folk nursery rhyme, but all versions have the same idea and take place on a bus driving around the town. Some people add certain things to the song, or leave parts out, but they all are still teaching small children.
History of Wheels on the Bus
Many older nursery rhymes have hidden meanings to them about parts of history that people once lived through. This nursery rhyme does not have any back meaning, or negative history experience to it. This is a simple and fun, easy song for families and schools to sing together with kids.
Wheels on the Bus for all ages
The wheels on the bus is great for infants and small children alike, the lyrics are easy to learn and the song is rather engaging. Toddlers once learning to talk will sing along and do the gestures of the lyrics with parents. Children in school also use this song in the classroom, and it is a favorite in the bus while taking school field trips.
Taking the Bus around the Neighborhood
This nursery rhyme has been around for many years, and is bound to be around for a long time. The idea of singing and imagining that you are on a bus taking a trip around the neighborhood, is a great way to teach children a small piece of the big world.