History of Nursery Rhymes

History of Nursery Rhymes

Ring Around the Rosy One of the most famous nursery rhymes songs is “Ring Around the Rosy” that was first written in the year 1881, but this song was already in tune across the continent of Europe in the 1790s. It is a signing game in which numerous children hold hands in a circle singing …

Pop Goes the Weasel Surprise

Pop Goes the Weasel Surprise

Pop goes the weasel! Then out comes a weasel frightening most of the people who play with the toy itself. We have to admit, it is pretty funny to see their reactions. However, did you ever wonder where that originated from? It was originally an English/Scottish song. It made no sense what so ever. However, …

Singing a Song on the Little Star

Singing a Song on the Little Star

“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” is one of the most, if not the best-known children’s lullabies ever written. But, who really wrote it: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (as many claim), or someone else entirely? And can it really help your children’s development, foster their skills, and teach them lessons? SO, WHO REALLY WROTE IT? If you asked …

Taking the Bus around the Neighborhood

Taking the Bus around the Neighborhood

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 …

Teaching Kids about Safety

Teaching Kids about Safety

Most parents are familiar with the childhood rhyme of Humpty Dumpty. The moral of the rhyme is that he was doing something dangerous and got hurt doing so. While children have a tendency to go around repeating this rhyme parents and teachers alike can use it as a teaching opportunity. Where did this Rhyme Originate? …

Benefits of Hello Hello Hello

Benefits of Hello Hello Hello

Children develop motor skills when listing or singing this rhyme. The song sings hello hello hello in the video and the characters can be seen waving hello to people. Waving helps innate the movement of both the hands and the wrist. Which in turn activates fine motor skills in the developing child. Motor Skills are …

Peter Piper History

Peter Piper History

The History Of Peter Piper Rhyme A nursery rhyme is a traditional poem, song, or even folk lore. The usage of these date back to late eighteenth century into the nineteenth century. These rhymes usually tell a story and even sometimes a parable of real life and decisions we can make, along with the outcome …

Children Learning from Parents

Children Learning from Parents

Parents have an impact on their children’s health, education, and life. But sometimes we don’t know what happens behind closed doors. Studies show that children who suffer from anxiety and learning deficiencies are a result of a violent home. Children are like sponges and they are very observant. With time their personalities mold into their …

Benefits of Nursery Rhyme Songs

Benefits of Nursery Rhyme Songs

Nursery rhymes songs are beneficial to young children in a bevy of ways. They can help enhance learning through repetition and rhyme. Humpty Dumpty: Written in 1810, Humpty Dumpty is based off of Lewis Carrol’s book, Through the Looking Glass. In that book. Humpty Dumpty is pictured as a round egg. There are additional theories …

Learning to Clean up After Playtime

Learning to Clean up After Playtime

Origins of Clean Up Song The clean up or tidy up song is a traditional rhyme to help kids remember to clean up. The creator could be a teacher that wanted to help their children transition to clean up time. There have been many variations of the song. Barney released a clean up song ” …