Want to add quaint and sweet Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes to your home this year?
I have just the printable bundle for you!
Nursery Rhyme Copywork
Why Nursery Rhymes?
Learning nursery rhymes is more than just fun and games — it’s a powerful tool for early language development.
The rhythm and repetition found in rhymes help children grasp the sounds and patterns of language, making it easier for them to learn to read later on.
Singing along to classic rhymes also enhances vocabulary, pronunciation, and memory skills in a playful and engaging way.
The Story Behind Mother Goose Rhymes
Ever wondered where Mother Goose rhymes came from? Their history goes way back — long before books, when stories and songs were shared by word of mouth.
The name “Mother Goose” first popped up in France in the late 1600s, when a man named Charles Perrault published a collection of fairy tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
The book had a playful subtitle that mentioned “Mother Goose,” and somehow, that name stuck as the go-to storyteller for all kinds of children’s tales.
A few decades later, in the mid-1700s, Mother Goose made her way to England thanks to a publisher named John Newbery. He put together a little book called Mother Goose’s Melody, full of nursery rhymes like “Jack and Jill” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”
Since then, Mother Goose has become the cozy, timeless name behind generations of nursery rhymes — fun little verses that have helped kids learn language, rhythm, and even a few life lessons, all while having a good time.
Copywork and Tracing
I am a huge proponent of copywork and tracing!
My son who I have done this the most consistently with has beautiful handwriting. It is such a good reminder to be consistent with handwriting practice!
Here are some additional benefits of tracing for kids:
- Encourages Visual-Spatial Awareness – Tracing develops the ability to recognize shapes, sizes, and patterns, all of which are important for reading, math, and everyday problem-solving.
- Improves Fine Motor Skills – Tracing helps children develop hand strength and control, which are essential for writing and other everyday tasks like buttoning clothes or using scissors.
- Enhances Hand-Eye Coordination – Following lines and shapes with a pencil or finger trains the brain to coordinate what the eyes see with how the hand moves.
- Builds Writing Readiness – Tracing letters, numbers, and shapes lays the foundation for proper writing technique, including pencil grip, line awareness, and stroke order.
- Boosts Focus and Patience – Completing a tracing activity requires attention to detail and concentration, helping children learn how to focus for longer periods.
Free Printable Mother Goose Copywork
I hope you enjoy my free printable Mother Goose Copywork. Each page has a nursery rhyme to trace and some space for decorating or illustrating.
- This is a free printable
- it is in PDF format
- 10 pages
- Full alphabet upper and lowercase to trace
- 7 nursery rhymes to trace
- perfect for lower elementary
How to Access the Free Printable
- Drop your email in the box below.
- Check your inbox and click through to the PDF.
- Save it to your computer or phone.
- Print it off at home or at your local printer.
- For personal and non-profit use only. I get a lot of requests for parishes to use my printables. Thank you for asking and you are absolutely welcome to do so. Please consider donating if it is within your parish budget by using my Tip Jar, and please pray for me!
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