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The Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2020

Join us for the second year of our celebration of sharing rhymes and songs for early-years children across Wales, from 10–14 February 2020.

To celebrate The Big Welsh Rhyme Time, we are giving away over 20,000 stickers and certificates to practitioners working with children and families in Wales.

To take part in the Big Welsh Rhyme Time, all you need to do is register to receive your free certificates and stickers and plan some fun activities to share rhymes and songs for the children that you work with.

Register for The Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2020

Thanks to the Bookstart Denbighshire team for sharing their rhymes. You can find more on their YouTube channel.

Have fun with rhymes and songs

Nursery rhyme characters

Tips for sharing rhymes and songs

Here are some ideas about how you can enjoy sharing rhymes and songs with babies and young children.

Big Welsh Rhyme Time illustration close-up

Listen to the rhymes

We’ve chosen some of our favourite English and Welsh rhymes that you can enjoy together anytime, anywhere!

What the experts say

Carer and child reading together and laughing

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.

The Rhyme Challenge

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.