Three Little Kittens
The historical tracings of The Three Little Kittens have led to Eliza Folen (1787-1860), an influential writer in the New England Unitarian Movement. This verse was published in her collection, New Nursery Songs for All …
Letter T Songs and Rhymes
This is the House that Jack Built
This is the House That Jack Built has been a popular rhyme in Britain for a long time, with many generations of children enjoying trying to learn the words by heart. It is specifically recognized …
Two Little Dickie Birds
Two Little Dickie Birds is a traditional English rhyme that was sometimes known as Two Little Blackbirds. The rhyme can be traced back to 1765 in London when it was printed in Mother Goose’s Melody, …
There Was A Crooked Man
The first printed version of There Was a Crooked Man dates back to 1842 but it took a while for this poem to catch on. It didn’t start to become popular until the 20th century …
This Little Piggy
This Little Piggy is a famous nursery rhyme that’s used with children of all ages, including young babies. Although it’s a counting song, This Little Piggy is a fun tickling game that’s usually counted out …
Ten in the Bed
Often referred to as the Roll Over song, Ten in the Bed is a much-loved nursery rhyme but its origins are unknown. Children often enjoy acting out the narrative of the rhyme, but it’s best …
The Alphabet Song
One of the best childhood songs for learning, The Alphabet Song teaches children about letters and the sequence of the alphabet. Although The Alphabet Song appears on many contemporary children’s shows, it’s a very old …
The Ants Go Marching
The Ants Go Marching is a light-hearted nursery rhyme that describes the ants’ actions as they march to get out of the rain. Like many other children’s songs such as Ten in the Bed, The …
The Muffin Man
Some nursery rhymes are thinly veiled disguises for their true meaning, but that’s not the case with The Muffin Man – it really is about a man who sold muffins! Drury Lane is a real …
The Wheels on the Bus
The Wheels on the Bus is a very popular nursery rhyme that combines simple hand gestures with repetitive verses which are easy to learn. This makes it a great pick for younger audiences and ideal …