Piccolo Music: Official Music Partner for World Nursery Rhyme Week 2024
11th to 15th November 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Piccolo Music is once again the official music partner for World Nursery Rhyme Week 2024! Since its inception in 2013, we have proudly partnered with Music Bugs to enrich this event with our unique and engaging musical resources, making nursery rhymes even more fun and educational for children worldwide.
What is World Nursery Rhyme Week (WNRW)?
World Nursery Rhyme Week, founded by Music Bugs in 2013, is a global event that celebrates the significance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development. Since its inception, over 5 million children from 113 countries have participated. The initiative is open to parents, early years practitioners, and anyone working with children under the age of 7.
The Rhyme A Day Challenge
Each year, World Nursery Rhyme Week features the ‘Rhyme A Day’ challenge, where five nursery rhymes are selected to be sung and enjoyed through various activities. For 2024, the chosen rhymes are:
Why Nursery Rhymes?
Nursery rhymes are not just fun; they are powerful educational tools. They help in developing:
Language and Literacy Skills: Enhancing vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension.
Numeracy Skills: Introducing counting, patterns, and rhythm.
Social and Emotional Skills: Encouraging interaction, empathy, and expression.
Physical Skills: Promoting coordination and motor skills through actions and dance.
Piccolo Music's Contribution
At Piccolo Music, we are committed to making World Nursery Rhyme Week an extraordinary experience. Here’s how we contribute:
Fun Takes on the Rhymes: We create unique and entertaining versions of the selected rhymes.
Teaching Resources: Our comprehensive materials aid in musical activities and enhance the learning experience.
YouTube Videos: Animated videos with lyrics, as well as videos with the songs signed in Makaton, making them accessible to all children.
These resources are gradually added to our channel and website leading up to the week in November, ensuring a steady stream of fresh and exciting content.
Join Us from November 11th to 15th, 2024!
We invite preschools, nurseries, and families to join us in celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week from November 11th to 15th, 2024. Let's make learning fun and impactful for children worldwide.
Explore our resources and get ready to sing, dance, and learn with Piccolo Music. Together, we can create a world of music and joy for our little ones!