Nursery rhymes are a fantastic way for young children to build vocabulary, develop communication skills and explore patterns, rhythms and rhymes in language. This EYFS resource pack makes it easy to bring these classic rhymes to life in your setting during Nursery Rhyme Week.
(We also have a KS1 resource pack).
What is Nursery Rhyme Week?
World Nursery Rhyme Week is an annual celebration highlighting the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development.
It encourages nurseries to take part in daily rhyming activities, supporting language, literacy and social skills through fun and interactive experiences.
When is Nursery Rhyme Week?
In 2025, Nursery Rhyme Week takes place from Monday 10th to Friday 14th November.
What's included in the pack?
The pack features a range of traditional nursery rhymes alongside stick puppet templates. These allow children to retell the rhymes and engage actively in storytelling and imaginative play.
Nursery rhymes included
- Humpty Dumpty
- Little Miss Muffet
- The Grand Old Duke of York
- Incy Wincy Spider
- Hickory Dickory Dock
- Wind the Bobbin Up
Resources provided
- Nursery rhyme examples
- Puppet templates for each rhyme
- Teacher notes with suggestions for classroom activities
Early Learning Goals covered
Communication and Language – Listening, Attention and Understanding
Children will develop skills to listen carefully and respond appropriately during shared reading, discussions and small group activities.
Literacy – Comprehension
Children will practise retelling stories and rhymes in their own words, anticipate key events and use new vocabulary in discussions, role-play and other activities.
Expressive Arts and Design – Being Imaginative and Expressive
Children will enjoy singing familiar nursery rhymes and performing songs, poems and stories with others, experimenting with movement and musical rhythm where appropriate.