We love Nursery Rhymes here at New Hope Nursery, they are some of the first songs we sang with our babies as newcomers, part of our bedtime routines and as they grew they helped develop maths skills and language. Today we are happy to share our favourite Nursery Rhyme Play Ideas and Activities during the year 2018/2019 .

.Maybe the most fundamental aspect of education, literacy should be something every child can genuinely enjoy learning. We reckon it’s time to ditch the pen and paper for a while and intertwine this crucial skill into the way kids absorb without really trying. When they play.

Tracing Letters

The activityAlphabet Learning with Chalk Rocks by And Next Comes L

 – Why not try some creative alternatives to those printed worksheets? Take the learning outside and draw letters with chalk on the pavement so that kids can fill the spaces with pebbles or erase them carefully with a fizzy mixture. It’s immersive and makes children focus on each letter for a longer time.

What you need

  • Chalk
  • Pebbles

 

 

Reading books

The activityReading 

 – Making up a cosy spot just for book time is a great trick to create positive reading connections even for the most resistant little ones. It doesn’t have to be a big deal, just gather some fluffy pillows, pile up some books and separate your snuggly corner with a cardboard wall.

What you need

  • Pillows
  • Books
  • Light
  • Cosy Accessories

Children during arts and craft ( Expressive arts and Design)  and construction works