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Who sat among the cinders and was punished?
Little Polly Flinders, Sat among the cinders, Warming her pretty little toes.
What did Polly Flinders do?
Polly Flinders was a brand name of children’s clothing, popular in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and known for their hand-smocking. Their market research proved accurate and Polly Flinders dresses became immensely popular with parents and grandparents of Baby Boomers.
What is the origin of the nursery rhyme I had a little nut tree?
It is almost certain that this rhyme refers to the visit of Juana of Castile to Henry VII’s court in 1506. Juana and Henry had both been widowed and it was hoped that they may marry each other, however Juana was clearly not in her right mind at the time and the relationship came to nothing.
Why are nursery rhymes important?
Nursery rhymes are important for young children because they help develop an ear for our language. Both rhyme and rhythm help kids hear the sounds and syllables in words, which helps kids learn to read!
What did Tommy Tucker have for supper?
Lyrics. Sings for his supper. What shall we give him? White bread and butter.
When did Polly Flinders go out of business?
The Polly Flinders brand became famous during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s for their hand-smocked children’s clothing. After their production was discontinued in the late 80’s, their girls’ clothes quickly became coveted vintage items.
Who came all for the sake of my little nut tree?
DESCRIPTION: “I had a little nutmeg, nothing would it bear But a silver nutmeg and a golden pear. The King of Spain’s daughter came to visit me And all for the sake of my little nut tree.” “Her dress was all of crimson…. She asked me for my nutmeg….”
Do you agree that nursery rhyme develops social skill of a child?
Social and emotional Nursery rhymes develop humor. Because of the connection between movement, rhythm, and words, singing these songs can be a great group activity. Children can learn social skills from many of the rhymes.
What is the purpose of the nursery rhyme and then there were none?
Judge Wargrave, the killer in the novel, uses the rhyme to determine the order of events on Indian Island, later Soldier Island. As an epigraph, the poem is a reflection of the story’s themes and hints at how the characters will die.
Where did Peter Piper put his wife?
Peter Peter pumpkin eater, Had a wife and couldn’t keep her; He put her in a pumpkin shell, And there he kept her very well.