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We at Piccolo are excited to be part of World Nursery Rhyme Week 2017, by providing the song downloads and some crib sheets with song words and ideas of how to use the songs in your music sessions. There are also some great resources form Twinkl.
This years songs for 13th to the 17th November 2017 are:
The 5 rhymes for our ‘Rhyme a Day Challenge’ are:
Monday 13th November: ‘Bobby Shafto’.
Tuesday 14th November: ‘Lavenders Blue’.
Wednesday 15th November: ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’.
Thursday 16th November: ‘Wind the Bobbin Up’.
Friday 17th November: ‘Old King Cole.
World Nursery Rhyme Week – how to take part –
(Information kindly supplied by Music Bugs)
Who can take part?
World Nursery Rhyme Week is open to anyone who has or works with children under the age of 7. e.g. Parents, Primary Schools, Nurseries, Preschools, Children’s Centres, Toddler Groups, Home Educators, Playgroups, Creches, Childminders, Libraries, Breakfast Clubs, After School Clubs, Nannies, Trainee Teachers, Language Therapists, Supply Teachers …. in short, anybody who works, or is involved with children under the age of 7 can take part.
Do I have to pay to take part?
No, participation and all resources are provided free of charge. All you will need is access to a printer and a PC/Laptop.
I would like to take part at home. Is this possible?
Absolutely. All of the resources can be accessed from a home computer and printer. Just choose and download the resources you require (you don’t have to use them all).
What is the ‘Rhyme A Day’ challenge?
We choose 5 traditional nursery rhymes and challenge you to join us and sing one a day with your children.
What will my resource pack contain?
Your free resources are provided by Piccolo Music and Twinkl and contain the following for each of the 5 rhymes:
- An MP3 song download
- Musical activity ideas
- Colouring in Sheet
- An animated PowerPoint presentation
- Sequencing activities* (to develop early literacy skills)
- Bordered writing paper* (for emergent handwriting techniques and mark-making)
In addition you will find:
- Welcome letter and resource guide
- Song Book (a lovely keepsake which can be coloured in)
- Planning and Activity ideas (Suitable for Early Years settings and practitioners but available for all participants)
- Posters (to advertise your event)
- Participation certificates
- Quiz for Parents and Early Years professionals
- Activity ideas
- Additional resources
Will I need Adobe Reader to access the downloads?
Yes, most of the downloads (apart from the song files) are in PDF format. You can download Adobe Reader here free of charge
Can I just access the free song downloads?
Yes, you are welcome to download any of the resources you need.
Can you email or post the resources?
Unfortunately, we are unable to send resources via email or post due to the sheer volume of participants.
I’m a parent with a young baby – can we get involved?
Absolutely. The youngest of babies will enjoy and benefit from being sung to and our initiative provides the perfect opportunity for you to re-familiarise yourself with the rhymes that were sung to you in childhood.
How do I register for World Nursery Rhyme Week?
Please register here. Once you have registered, you will be sent an email containing the link you need to access your free resources.
I have a question – who do I contact?
Please contact Kim Cunningham at wnrw@musicbugs.co.uk
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Our Sponsors
Piccolo provides award-winning music CD’s and resources for children of preschool age and Key Stage One and the music for the 5 rhymes we feature each year. Abi, founder of Piccolo also provides fun, inspiring interactive training workshops for teachers and Early Years professionals. You can discover more about Piccolo and their songs here.
Twinkl
Award winning teaching, planning and assessment materials from birth and beyond. Twinkl provide many of the resources for World Nursery Rhyme Week which are made available to participants free of charge. You can learn more about Twinkl here.
Music Bugs
Music Bugs are the founders and organisers of World Nursery Rhyme Week. We provide sensory, interactive and play-based music classes, birthday parties and nursery sessions across the UK for children from birth to preschool age. We are an award winning franchise organisation. You can learn more about Music Bugs here.