World Nursery Rhyme Week

World Nursery Rhyme Week is an annual event that aims to celebrate and promote the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development.

Nursery rhymes have been shown to help develop language, literacy, and numeracy skills, as well as support the development of social, physical, and emotional skills in young children.

The event usually takes place in November and is celebrated by schools, nurseries, and other early years settings in the UK and around the world.

Here are some ideas for celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week in an early years setting :

Role Play and Drama: Encourage children to act out their favorite nursery rhymes using props and costumes. This can help develop their imagination, creativity, and communication skills.

Singing and Music: Organize group singing sessions, encouraging children to sing nursery rhymes together. You can use musical instruments, such as tambourines, shakers, or drums, to accompany the singing and help develop children’s rhythm and coordination skills.

Rhyme of the Day: Each day of the week, focus on a different nursery rhyme. Encourage children to recite, sing, and act out the rhyme, discussing the story and characters involved.

Parent Involvement: Invite parents to participate in World Nursery Rhyme Week activities, such as joining in with singing sessions, assisting with craft activities, or sharing their favorite nursery rhymes from their childhood.

By celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week in an early years setting, educators can help children develop a love for language, music, and storytelling while strengthening their foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

To participate in World Nursery Rhyme Week – visit their website at: https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/.