Nursery rhymes are a great way for your child to hear the fun sounds that words make. Their short structure and rhythmic cadence make them easy to remember and fun to say. Rhyming words, often predictably coming at the end of short phrases, are emphasized by the down beat, making them easy to hear. Research shows that children who know nursery rhymes have an easier time learning to read.
The library has a wonderful collection of nursery rhymes. One book of particular note is
Humpty Who: a crash course in 80 nursery rhymes for clueless moms and dads by Jennifer Griffin. It includes a CD of 35 rhymes so you can refresh your memory of classic rhymes while adding to your repertoire with fun lesser-known ones. Another good resource is Wee Sing Mother Goose by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp. Check out all of our nursery rhyme resources at the PCPL website.
~ Meg
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