Questions parents ask about rhymes
Each answer starts with the short version, then gives you something to try at home.
- Is it Itsy Bitsy Spider or Incy Wincy Spider?
- What does the Itsy Bitsy Spider mean?
- Who wrote the Itsy Bitsy Spider, and how old is it?
- What is a water spout in the Itsy Bitsy Spider?
- What age is the Itsy Bitsy Spider for?
- My toddler won’t sing along or do the actions. Is that normal?
- Is there a second verse to the Itsy Bitsy Spider?
- My child is scared of spiders. Can we still sing the Itsy Bitsy Spider?
- Do nursery rhymes help children learn to read?
- Why does my toddler want the same rhyme over and over?
- Which nursery rhymes should I teach my child first?
- Can a rhyme really help with brushing teeth or tidying up?
- How do I make up a rhyme with my child?
- How do you read a rhyme aloud so a toddler will listen?
Need help beyond rhymes?
Kids Story Book has longer parent guides on bedtime, listening, shyness and choosing books.