Soft Schools
Practice Reading Poetry
Identify the rhyme scheme in a worksheet that features "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Readers use the nursery rhyme to reinforce poetic elements in four comprehension questions.
PreKinders
Nursery Rhyme Posters
Ideal for coloring, class decoration, or a language arts center, these nursery rhyme posters are a great addition to your kindergarten class. Each poster provides the text of the nursery rhymes as well as a cute illustration.
Curated OER
Mary Had a Little Lamb
For this early childhood song lyrics and images worksheet, students practice reading and singing the words of "Mary Had a Little Lamb".
Other
The Virtual Vine: Nursery Rhyme Unit
You will find a thorough, cross-curricular nursery rhymes unit here. It is written by a fellow teacher, and is very creative.
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Godmother of Thanksgiving: The Story of Sarah Josepha Hale [Pdf]
You may not have heard of Sarah Josepha Hale, but you are very familiar with her work. Learn about the remarkable nineteenth century New Hampshire woman who convinced a president to proclaim a national holiday - Thanksgiving. And that's...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Sarah Josepha Hale
This University of Toronto site contains a brief biography about Sarah Josepha Hale and her poem "Mary's Lamb," which children everywhere learn as "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
Other
Boston Women's Heritage Trail: Sarah Josepha Hale
Although few know her name today, Sarah Josepha Hale was one of the most influential women in nineteenth century America. She used her position as editor of Godey's Lady's Book to effect a wide range of social changes, including the...
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Richards Free Library: Sarah Josepha Hale 1788 1879
Newport, New Hampshire pays homage to one of its own with this biography of Sarah Josepha Hale. Read about how Hale became a magazine editor, a novelist and poet, and one of the most determined and influential people in American society,...
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Newport, New Hampshire: Sarah Josepha Hale (1799 1879)
Learn about Newport, New Hampshir's "most famous native," Sarah Josepha Hale. When you learn of her many accomplishments, it is easy to see why the town is so proud of her, and why she is important even today.
University of Michigan
The Mother Goose Pages: Nursery Rhymes
An outstanding resource to get all your favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Activities included are suggestions on reading and teaching nursery rhymes to children at varying ages. Has a list of recommended resources that go along with...
abcteach
Abcteach: Nursery Rhymes
[Free Registration/Login Required] Several different activities can be generated for nursery rhymes such as Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Lady Bug, Lady Bug and more. Activities include coloring pages, the poem, a cloze exercise, and a...
Quia
Quia: Compare and Contrast Stories
This interactive assessment engages students in comparing and contrasting two literary text passages. Students will read two short passages and answer five questions that require students to compare and contrast the content of each story.