Mother Goose Treasury: A Beautiful Collection of Favorite Nursery Rhymes for Children
Hardcover Storybook Treasury Series
What’s inside...
This book is a wonderful treasury of beloved nursery rhymes- a collection that will be cherished by children and adults for years. It presents an enchanting world populated by Jack and Jill, Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, and many more favorite characters.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt when...?
Why do you think the character chose to do that?
If you were in the story, what would you have done differently?
What was your favorite rhyme and why?
How do you think the story would change if we changed the setting?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the emotions and motives behind characters’ actions. Ask them to relate the scenarios to their own experiences to deepen understanding. Highlight the rhythm and sounds in the nursery rhymes, enhancing phonemic awareness. Lastly, let them lead the storytelling occasionally to boost their confidence and imagination.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Sharing
Explanation: Many nursery rhymes within 'Mother Goose Treasury' like 'Little Jack Horner' emphasize sharing, as characters often engage in generous acts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by learning to share toys and snacks with their peers, fostering a sense of community and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Learning Consequences
Explanation: Rhymes such as 'Humpty Dumpty' teach children that actions have consequences, highlighting the importance of thinking before acting.
Real-World Application: Kids can relate this to being cautious and making prudent decisions in everyday activities like climbing or running.
Example Lesson: Value of Persistence
Explanation: The story of 'Little Miss Muffet' illustrates persistence as she returns to her tuffet each day, teaching resilience in face of fear.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying and not give up easily, whether in learning new skills or facing personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Understanding Emotions
Explanation: Rhymes like 'Hey Diddle Diddle' can help children identify and understand different emotions through the characters’ actions and expressions.
Real-World Application: This could help in their emotional development by aiding them to express their feelings more clearly and understand others’ emotions.
Example Lesson: Developing Language and Rhythm
Explanation: The rhythmic and repetitive nature of nursery rhymes enhances phonemic awareness and helps in language development.
Real-World Application: Regular exposure to such rhymes can improve children’s reading skills, pronunciation, and memory.