Children's Songs
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 …
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 …
Most of us have heard the story of Jack Sprat in our encounters with classic childhood nursery rhymes. But what is the rhyme history of Jack Sprat? Where did it come from? Many of us have wondered about the stories that we heard as children and that we now read to our own children. The …
The childhood song Bingo has a multitude of benefits. For one, it helps children identify letters and the corresponding sounds that goes with them. The song allows kids to practice their speech because they are repeating the same sounds. They begin to recognize the alphabet and its construction of words. When repeating letters, it brings …
Every nursery rhyme has its own backstory. Some are nice and whimsical, while others are a bit more mysterious. One such rhyme is Scrub-a-Dub-Dub, although it is more properly known as Rub-a-Dub Dub or Three Men in a Tub. It has gone through a number of different versions since its 18th century origins. The original …