Why do we love Nursery Rhymes?

We will weave a Nursery Rhyme alongside each week. Nursery Rhymes are fundamental to Early Years development. Furthermore we know that:

Reading nursery rhymes introduces children to storytelling and sequencing stories.

They boost language development and oral skills.

Nursery rhymes introduce children to early literacy skills like repetition, listening for syllables and rhyming words.

The short nature of nursery rhymes is perfect for children’s concentration and promotes a love of books and stories.

Nursery rhymes promote rhythm and movement and often require actions and movement.

They promote social skills as they are often sung in groups and social situations.

Nursery rhymes provide a life-long love of learning and of course they are fun!