Nursery Rhymes and Children Songs - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - Reading Adventures

In the "Nursery Rhymes and Children Songs" lesson, preschool students will embark on a delightful journey through the colorful and engaging world of traditional nursery rhymes. During this lesson, students will engage with three iconic songs – "Hickory Dickory Dock," "The Wheels on the Bus," and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" – in an innovative and interactive way through coloring activities. Each coloring page is designed to not only bring the stories and characters of these beloved rhymes to life but also to aid in developing fine motor skills, attention to detail, and creativity.

Understanding and interacting with these nursery rhymes is important for several reasons. Firstly, they serve as an early introduction to the rhythm and structure of language, helping children develop an ear for the sounds that make up words and sentences. This is a foundational skill in reading development. Additionally, by associating the rhymes with specific coloring activities, students begin to develop comprehension skills as they link the words and actions of the rhymes to the images they color. This multi-sensory approach aids in memory retention and reinforces language learning.

Estimated classroom time: 9 min
Chapter: Reading Adventures
Unit: Coloring
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Hickory Dickory Dock Coloring Page
Hickory Dickory Dock Coloring Page
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The Wheels on the Bus Coloring Page
The Wheels on the Bus Coloring Page
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Coloring Page
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Coloring Page
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  • Activity 1 / Hickory Dickory Dock Coloring Page

    Review a favorite childhood nursery rhyme and sing along as your child colors this delightful printable coloring page: Hickory Dickory Dock!
    Your child will love coloring the final and most exciting part of the song: before the elephant climbs the clock and crashes all the way down!

  • Activity 2 / The Wheels on the Bus Coloring Page

    This adorable page will have your child singing a favorite childhood song all day long while they work on this printable coloring page: The Wheels on the Bus! While coloring, your child will have a blast singing the song all the way through.
    Feel free to sing along as they color this joyful page!

  • Activity 3 / Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Coloring Page

    Your child will want to wish upon a star as they color this imaginative scene of a boy and girl stargazing on this printable coloring page: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!
    While coloring, sing through the song, and help your child select the right colors to show that the star is twinkling at night!