Little Miss Muffet History
Little Miss Muffet is arguably one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved nursery rhymes. The precious poem was first published in 1805 in an English book entitled Songs for the Nursery. The same book also published other popular nursery rhymes like One, Two, Buckle My Shoe and Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat for the first …
Where Is Thumbkin for Motor Skill Development
Verbal and motor skills are important to start teaching your children at a young age. The earlier they start practicing both in every day learning, the faster they will pick up other skills. It is important to interact in a way that is easy for them to understand. One of the best ways to incorporate …
Star Light Star Bright History
Significance of English Rhymes in Learning English Language
Teaching the English language to a child is an involving task that requires commitment in ensuring that the child enjoys the process. There is no better way of doing this than to make efforts in manner and approach that include singing, dancing and play. One of the primary methods that has been employed over the …
The Wheels on the Bus History
Nursery rhymes are a memorable part of childhood that, for many, is irreplaceable, and they have been around for centuries. Nursery rhymes are something that has been used to soothe children, and even get them ready for sleep time. There are many songs for kids that have been created, but one of the most popular …
The History of Jack Be Nimble
Many poems for kids from long ago have hidden stories behind them. Changing ever so slightly throughout the years, some of the origins of these pieces may surprise you. Jack Be Nimble, is one of many popular nursery rhymes with a tale to tell. The most common theory, is that the poem was originally a …
Videos for Teaching Toddlers
Teaching toddlers can be very difficult if one does not know the manner in which they should carry it out. The use of songs can attract the attention of toddlers and produce learners who are better able to grasp patterns in language and preschool topics and concepts. Using song videos can be a good way …
Mary Mary Quite Contrary History
Some of our best memories from our early childhoods are with nursery rhymes – tales that shape our language and imaginations in our earliest years. One nursery tale that has really stuck around over the past decades is Mary Mary Quite Contrary. The lyrics, with their very simple sounds, make up one of the very …
History of Buckle My Shoe
Buckle My Shoe is an English language nursery rhyme. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe was first published in 1805 in London. This particular historical piece of writing is a counting-out rhyme. Counting out rhymes can feature nonsense word patterns that rhyme with numbers. These patterns catch the attention of children by the way they sound, …