World Nursery Rhyme Week 2025 Songs

Bring this classic to life with lyrics, actions, and storytelling activities for imaginative early years fun.

GO TO SONG PAGE

Sing, move, and play with this classic rhyme. Find the free songbook, lyrics, and playful activity ideas to get children joining in.

GO TO SONG PAGE

Clap, stomp, and sail away on a counting adventure! Get the free songbook, lyrics, and activities for lively early years sessions.

GO TO SONG PAGE

A gentle weather song perfect for circle time. Free songbook, lyrics, and ideas — plus a Makaton lyric video now on YouTube!

GO TO SONG PAGE

A simple finger-play rhyme with fun games for early years groups. Download the free songbook and start singing!

GO TO SONG PAGE

Share Your Singing!

We love seeing children join in with the rhymes. If you share photos or videos on social media, tag @sing_with_piccolo and #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek so we can celebrate with you.

World Nursery Rhyme Week 10th - 14th November 2025

Free Song lyrics, videos and Musical Activities

Latest NewsWe’re so excited to be the Official Music Partner for World Nursery Rhyme Week 2025! This annual celebration is loved by schools, nurseries, childminders, and families all over the world, and it’s the perfect way to explore the magic of nursery rhymes through singing, actions, and play.

Each year, five rhymes are chosen for everyone to sing together. We’ve created a free songbook and activity pack for each one — ready for you to download, print, and use straight away with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early years classes.

Whether you’re in a classroom, childminding group, or at home, these resources are designed to make music fun and accessible. Each songbook includes:

Full song lyrics

Simple actions

Easy, engaging music activities

Ideas for building rhythm, language, and confidence through play

Latest News: We’re gradually adding Makaton lyric videos to support communication and inclusion. I Hear Thunder already has one ready to watch on the Piccolo Music YouTube channel.

How to Join in

1. Click on one (or ideally all!) of this year's rhymes below.

2. Download the free songbook and musical activity pack.

3. Sing, play and have fun together - at school, nursery, playgroup or at home.