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Preschool Nursery Rhymes

Nursery rhymes help young children develop language, listening, memory, rhythm, and early literacy skills. Explore these traditional nursery rhymes through videos, lyrics, and helpful tips to make learning fun and meaningful. 

Preschool Nursery Rhyme List

 

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Tips for Teaching Nursery Rhymes

  • Start Slowly
    Recite or sing nursery rhymes clearly while demonstrating the actions. Give children time to learn the words and complete the movements before moving on. It may feel painfully slow to you, but it is the right speed for young children.

  • Vary Your Voice
    Try high and low voices, loud and soft sounds, or silly character voices. You can also add simple instruments for variety.

  • Pause
    Stop to repeat a challenging line and explain its meaning.

  • Emphasize Rhyming Words
    Highlight words that rhyme and pause before a familiar word to let children fill in the blank.

  • Count the Words
    Choose a specific word and count how many times it appears in a nursery rhyme, song, or fingerplay.

  • Repeat Throughout the Day
    Recite rhymes and sing songs during everyday routines. Even when children aren't singing aloud, they may be listening and practicing in their minds.

  • Encourage Gentle Singing
    Model a pleasant singing voice rather than yelling. Help children understand the difference between singing loudly and shouting.

  • Enjoy the Silliness
    Nursery rhymes are meant to be fun! Enjoy them through the lens of a child’s innocence rather than getting caught up in possible meanings suggested online. Use funny voices, playful expressions, and simple motions to bring the words to life.

  • Let Children Join In Gradually
    Children may not say every word right away. With repetition, they will become more familiar with the rhyme and begin participating at their own pace.

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