Uncovering the historical truth of nursery rhymes
It’s thought that nursery rhymes were written to record past events through history and keep the memory of them alive. The catchy rhymes make them easy to remember and teach to younger generations. In truth, some make for grim reading, but we’ve found a few to share with you that are not so dark.
Humpty Dumpty (sat on a wall...)
Fantastic finger rhymes – why wiggling fingers is great for development
Finger rhymes aren’t just fun to share, they are also a brilliant way to support lots of skills.
Froebel’s finger plays – songs and rhymes can help build relationships