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Peer reviewedLogan, Lillian M.; Logan, Virgil G. – Childhood Education, 1980
Tips for using nursery rhymes to stimulate creative reading attitudes in young children. (CM)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Early Childhood Education, Nursery Rhymes, Oral Reading
Download full textDanielson, Elaine – 2000
This paper examines the benefit of nursery rhymes in literacy acquisition. It begins by discussing the history and attribution of various rhymes and the linkage of nursery rhymes with Mother Goose. It then suggests literacy advantages of children who know nursery rhymes over children who do not, which include the abilities to: (1) learn the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Literacy, Nursery Rhymes, Prereading Experience
Peer reviewedGeller, Linda Gibson – Language Arts, 1983
Examines children's attraction to rhythm and rhyme of nursery rhymes and how these factors affect literacy. Discusses the connection between rhyme and reading and spelling acquisition. (HTH)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Language, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns
