Sing nursery rhymes
A simple and engaging way to connect through song while building literacy skills
Singing nursery rhymes is a timeless and playful way to bond, encourage language development, and bring a little joy to everyday moments. Whether you’re singing along with hand actions, making up silly verses, or using songs to smooth over tricky transitions, this activity turns familiar tunes into a fun and comforting part of your day. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and even older kids who love a good singalong!
Materials
Prep
Prepare any optional supporting materials. These could be musical instruments to sing along to, picture books to read together or props like stuffed toys and scarves to add some interaction and bring the rhymes to life.
Play
Sing a favourite nursery rhyme together, using hand actions or clapping along to the beat. Try call-and-response songs where one person sings a line and the other repeats it. For extra fun, mix up the lyrics or add your child's name into the song.
Extend
Make it interactive: Use puppets or soft toys to "sing" different parts of the song.
Sing it differently: Why not try rapping your favourite rhyme or singing it in a particular vocal style?
Guess the tune: Hum a tune and see if they can guess what rhyme it is
