Rhyming with Humpty Dumpty
No one knows exactly who Humpty Dumpty was. Neither do they know exactly how the name came about. Humpty Dumpty was originated in England and the “nickname” was given to someone who is big and large. There are evidence stating that the rhyme was directed towards a powerful canon during the English civil war (1642-1649). …
Benefits of Peter Piper
The classic children’s rhyme of Peter Piper has many benefits. It is one of the most popular tongue twister nursery rhymes that was innovative to England. This rhyme was written in London in the year 1813. The original published version of this classic tongue twister was produced by John Harris in the eighteenth century called …
Preschools with Nursery Rhymes
What children learn from Nursery Rhymes Nursery rhymes songs are commonly heard early on in children’s lives. Whether that be in their homes or in school. One can come to wonder where and when these songs originated from and we can come to wonder what is the purpose of someone to create them. One thing …
The Popping Weasel
Nursery Rhyme History “The Popping Weasel” or more commonly know as “Pop Goes the Weasel” children’s song has an interesting antiquity and a profound meaning that the family dynamic could prosper from. The reason that it would benefit parents to be in tune with this nursery rhyme is because it is packed filled with cognitive …
Happy Farmer Song
Farmer in the Dell Playing in the Classroom
Poem Origins First recorded as a German rhyme in 1826, the lyrics themselves demonstrate that it was used as a courtship game. A farmer starts out alone, chooses a wife, who chooses a child and so on. The individual verses seem to have varied over time, but the overall theme begins with a farmer and …
Colors of the Bus
Nursery Rhymes help Children Develop their Mind
Development Children’s’ Minds Through Rhymes Nursery rhymes have been helpful to many parents since its creation. It helps children fall asleep quicker as well as entertain them. However, you will be surprised that great minds have been developed by something as simple as rhyme. Here are a few nursery rhymes that are familiar to us …
Phonics with Peter Piper
We have all heard of the tongue twister “Peter Piper“. This insane alliteration was created by Pierre Poivre a one-armed horticulturist, missionary and a colonial administrator. Pierre possessed many talents and passions. He was also an author and written a few books and articles. Pierre was from France and all his work was born there. …