Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2022
Big Welsh Rhyme Time is our annual celebration of sharing rhymes, poems and songs.
In February 2022 more than 25,000 children had fun taking part at home or whilst at school, nursery or another early years setting. Big Welsh Rhyme Time will be back in 2023.
You can find all the amazing new rhymes and activities, created especially for Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2022 by Welsh children’s musicians, poets, writers and illustrators below.
Happy Rhyming!
Words and Rhyme
Check out this fun rhyme video and activity from Connor Allen, Children’s Laureate Wales 2021 – 2023.
Farmer Dai and the Mouse who Could Not Rhyme
Have fun with Farmer Dai and the rhyming animals in this 2-part rhyme by Dai Woolridge plus activities, colouring, a poster and more.
Lola
Join Gillian Brownson as she tells the story of Lola the puffin, enjoy a drawalong video and print some fun colouring sheets that children will love.
1st of September and A Rainbow Hunt
David Lennon brings double the fun with a poem all about the 1st day of school AND a fantastic colour-hunting song!
Get the Certificate
Thanks for joining in! Download your very own Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate to celebrate.
Get the Rainbow Rhymetime Background
Running an online rhymetime? Add some colour with this downloadable background.
Download a Big Welsh Rhyme Time poster
Got a rhyme time event coming up? Promote it with our template poster!
Rhyming books in Welsh and English
To celebrate Big Welsh Rhyme Time, The Books Council of Wales have selected some of their favourite rhyming books in Welsh and English.
Check Out Last Year’s Rhymes
Enjoy amazing content from Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2021.
Have fun with rhymes and songs
Listen to the rhymes
We’ve chosen some of our favourite English and Welsh rhymes that you can enjoy together anytime, anywhere!
Tips for sharing rhymes and songs
Here are some ideas about how you can enjoy sharing rhymes and songs with babies and young children.
What the experts say
Rhymes in early childhood
Nursery rhymes are a common feature of childhood. Whether chanted, read, spoken or sung - children really enjoy the rhythm and repetition.
Welsh nursery rhymes have a rich and colourful history
From 700 year old verses written by monks to pudding and pink elephants, Welsh nursery rhymes have a rich and colourful history.
