Use Nursery Rhymes to Learn Narrative Basics

Getting started with reading comprehension skills in the early years of schooling can be daunting. Finding age-appropriate books is difficult, expensive, and time-consuming. That’s why we recommend using nursery rhymes! 

Nursery rhymes are a good choice for beginning readers because they are short and simple, with a catchy, memorable rhythm and repetition of words. This makes them easy to remember and helps children develop their reading skills. Nursery rhymes also often introduce basic concepts and vocabulary that are useful for young children to learn. Additionally, many nursery rhymes have been passed down for generations and have a strong cultural significance, which can be enjoyable and enriching for children to learn.

This set of worksheets has been specifically designed to help young students understand and identify key elements of a story, such as characters, setting and plot. This pack focuses on the much-loved and well-known nursery rhyme, Jack Be Nimble.

The worksheets included in this comprehensive pack cover:

• rhyme
• character
• setting
• sequence
• comprehension.

Multiple Nursery Rhyme Worksheets at Your Fingertips

This set of worksheets includes clear illustrations and simple, easy-to-understand language that is perfect for young learners. The worksheets are also aligned with the latest educational standards and are designed to help students develop the important reading comprehension skills they will need for success in school and beyond.

These versatile worksheets can be used for:

• whole-class instruction
• guided English groups
• individual practice.

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This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a Teach Starter collaborator.