Nursery Rhymes Charts, School Education

Quick Answer: Nursery Rhymes Charts are illustrated wall charts that present popular nursery rhymes as a picture with the printed words, for pre-primary and early primary classes. Teachers use them for group recitation and to build rhyme awareness, vocabulary and early reading skills.

Rhyme, Rhythm and Early Reading

A nursery rhyme is often a child’s first experience of patterned language. Nursery rhymes charts pair the words of each rhyme with a large illustration, so children link what they recite to what they see and, over time, to the printed words. Traditional English rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Humpty Dumpty and Jack and Jill are typical of such sets; the exact list and language should be confirmed before ordering.

The educational value lies in the sound patterns. Rhyming words train children to hear the ends of words, clapping the beat breaks words into syllables, and repeated lines build memory and confidence. These phonological awareness skills make learning to read and spell easier later on.

Pointing along each line during recitation also teaches print concepts: that English is read from left to right and top to bottom, and that each spoken word matches a written one.

Care & Handling

• Hang nursery rhymes charts low, about the height of seated children, so they can see the pictures and touch the words as they recite.
• Where children handle the sheets, a clear plastic cover keeps sticky fingers off the print.
• Rotate the rhymes on display every week or two so the wall stays fresh and new rhymes are introduced.

Specifications

Applications

• Daily circle-time recitation with actions
• Clapping syllables and finding rhyming words
• Pointing to words while reading aloud to teach print concepts
• Annual day and parents’ day performances

Why Choose LabEquip

Pre-primary schools often order nursery rhymes charts with the Alphabet Charts so each classroom has letters and rhymes on the wall. More early-years titles are in Educational Charts, and class-wise orders go through the LabEquip contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are nursery rhymes important for young children?

Rhymes train children to hear the sounds inside words, which is called phonological awareness. Children who can spot rhymes, clap syllables and repeat patterns usually find learning to read easier.

How should a teacher use a nursery rhyme chart?

Recite the rhyme with actions first, then point to each word as the class says it together. Later, pause before a rhyming word and let the children supply it, or ask them to find an object in the picture.

At what age are nursery rhymes charts used?

Mainly from about age three to six, in nursery, LKG, UKG and class 1. Slightly older children can use the same charts to practise reading the words on their own.

Can nursery rhymes help children learning English as a second language?

Yes. Repetition, rhythm and pictures make new words memorable without translation, and children pick up pronunciation and sentence patterns naturally while reciting.

What activities build rhyme awareness?

Ask children for words that rhyme with cat, such as hat, bat and mat, have them sort picture cards into rhyming pairs, or change the first sound of a word to make a new one.

Should children just memorise the rhymes?

Memorising is a start, but also talk about the picture, the meaning of new words and what happens in the rhyme. That turns recitation into vocabulary and comprehension practice.

Last Updated: September 2026