World Nursery Rhyme Week: A Celebration of Language and Creativity in EYFS

This week, our Early Years pupils have been celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week—a fantastic opportunity to support early language development and build strong foundations for reading and writing. Nursery rhymes play a vital role in developing phonological awareness, rhythm and memory skills, all essential for literacy.

Throughout the week, children enjoyed a range of creative activities and crafts linked to their favourite rhymes. Today was a highlight: Dress Up Day! Our classrooms were filled with spiders, frogs, sheep, mice, bakers, cats and many more wonderful characters.

To finish the celebrations, pupils performed a special assembly for parents and carers, showcasing the five rhymes of the week:

• 🪙 Sing a Song of Sixpence
• 🐦 Two Little Dickie Birds
• 🥚 Humpty Dumpty
• ⛈️ I Hear Thunder
• 🏴☠️ When I Was One

“I liked being Humpty Dumpty – I had a big egg hat!” – Nursery pupil
“We sang so loud for our mums and dads!” – Reception pupil

Miss Pearce, EYFS Lead, shared:

“World Nursery Rhyme Week is such a joyful way to strengthen early literacy skills. The children have loved every moment—from dressing up to performing for their families. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence and creativity shine.”

A huge well done to our Early Years team and pupils for making this week so memorable!