100 Classic English Nursery Rhymes

Part 1: Rhymes about Animals

Nursery rhymes are not just a source of entertainment for children, but also an important tool for language development. In this first part, we present a compilation of 25 delightful nursery rhymes about animals that will surely captivate young minds.

1. Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O,

And on that farm, he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.

With a moo-moo here and a moo-moo there,

Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo-moo.

2. Baa Baa Black Sheep

Baa baa, black sheep, have you any wool?

Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.

One for the master, one for the dame,

And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.

3. Five Little Ducks

Five little ducks went swimming one day,

Over the hills and far away.

Mama duck said, \"Quack, quack, quack, quack,\"

But only four little ducks came back.

... (continue with more animal rhymes)

Part 2: Counting and Learning Rhymes

In this next part, we bring you 25 fun and educational nursery rhymes that focus on counting, learning the alphabet, and other early learning skills.

26. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

One, two, buckle my shoe,

Three, four, shut the door,

Five, six, pick up sticks,

Seven, eight, lay them straight.

27. The ABC Song

A B C D E F G,

H I J K L M N O P,

Q R S T U V,

W X Y and Z.

28. Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill went up the hill

To fetch a pail of water.

Jack fell down and broke his crown,

And Jill came tumbling after.

... (continue with more counting and learning rhymes)

Part 3: Bedtime Lullabies

The final part of our nursery rhyme collection features 25 soothing lullabies that will help calm and prepare children for a peaceful sleep.

51. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are!

Up above the world so high,

Like a diamond in the sky.

52. Hush, Little Baby

Hush, little baby, don't say a word,

Mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.

If that mockingbird won't sing,

Mama's going to buy you a diamond ring.

53. Rock-a-Bye Baby

Rock-a-bye baby, on the treetop,

When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.

When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall,

And down will come baby, cradle and all.

... (continue with more bedtime lullabies)

These 100 classic English nursery rhymes provide a wonderful way to engage children in language learning, stimulate their imagination, and create beautiful memories. Whether it's through singing, clapping, or simply listening, nursery rhymes play a crucial role in a child's early development.