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Hickory Dickory Dock
A wonderful rhyme to introduce toddlers to the concept of time, clocks, and a very brave little mouse.
What Kids Learn
- Learn vocabulary for clock, mouse, ran, struck, up, and down.
- Introduce the idea that clocks tell time.
- Practice positional language through up and down movement.
- Build rhythm and memory with repeated sound patterns.
Sing Along! 🎤
Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.
Fun Words to Learn! ✨
- Clock: A device used for telling time
- Struck: To hit or make a sound (like a bell)
- Mouse: A small furry animal with a long tail
Questions Parents Ask
What is Hickory Dickory Dock about?
It is a classic English rhyme about a mouse running up and down a clock when the clock strikes one.
What concept does this rhyme introduce?
It introduces clocks, time, and simple position words like up and down.
Is this rhyme good for action play?
Yes. Children can act out the mouse running up and down while chanting the rhyme.
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