World Nursery Rhyme Week is a global celebration of the joy, rhythm, and connection that rhymes bring to early childhood education. Each year, thousands of early learning settings worldwide participate by exploring five official rhymes that promote language development, cultural belonging, and joyful expression.
In 2025, the five official rhymes are:
Sing a Song of Sixpence
Humpty Dumpty
When I Was One (I Played the Drum)
I Hear Thunder
Two Little Dickie Birds
Nursery rhymes are more than melodies — they are gateways to literacy, numeracy, social connection, and cultural identity. Embedding rhyme and song throughout your educational program builds a strong foundation for communication, belonging, and wellbeing — and when reflected upon intentionally, these practices contribute to Exceeding-level evidence across all 7 Quality Areas.
Early childhood professionals can register for free as official ambassadors and access downloadable packs, lyric posters, and activity ideas at www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com.
