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Peer reviewedWhitehead, Marian – English in Education, 1993
Describes the recent revival of interest in the use of nursery rhymes as tools for the development of early phonic knowledge in children. Traces the historical evolution of nursery rhymes and their origins in the world of carnival. Questions whether such material is proper for teaching surface features of reading. (HB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Nursery Rhymes
Peer reviewedNeumeyer, Peter F. – Children's Literature in Education, 1994
Describes and critiques Maurice Sendak's newest book, "We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy," which includes nursery rhymes and pictures. Relates Sendak's book to the poetry of William Blake. Suggests possible readings for the book and approaches to teaching it. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Literary Criticism
Direct linkBafumo, Mary Ellen – Teaching Pre K-8, 2004
This article describes the benefits of teaching nursery rhymes to students, particularly as it relates to language and sound patterns. Most cultures have parallel forms of nursery rhymes, limericks and simple poetry that children easily understand and enjoy. Yet teachers of young children report that many of their students do not know a single…
Descriptors: Nursery Rhymes, Childrens Literature, Teaching Methods, Language Fluency
Peer reviewedWade, Barrie – Children's Literature in Education, 1982
Discusses the value of rhymes in developing children's concepts of story and pleasure in reading. (HOD)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
