Nursery Rhyme Touch and Feel

No materials needed — just you and your baby!

Sit comfortably with your baby on your lap or lying in front of you on a soft surface.

Start with "This Little Piggy" — gently hold each toe as you recite each line.

Move to "Round and Round the Garden" — trace circles on baby's palm, then walk your fingers up their arm.

Try "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" at a slow pace, gently touching each body part as you name it.

Add your own simple rhyme: "I touch your nose, I touch your toes, I kiss your cheek, and that's how it goes."

Repeat each rhyme 2-3 times — repetition helps babies anticipate what comes next.

Watch for baby's signals: kicking legs and wide eyes mean they love it. Turning away means break time.

The anticipation is the best part. Before the tickle in "Round and Round the Garden," pause dramatically. You'll see your baby start to squirm with excitement once they learn the pattern.

Don't worry about remembering every word perfectly. Your baby doesn't care about accuracy — they care about your voice, your face, and your touch.

This is a perfect activity for when you're stuck waiting somewhere — a doctor's office, a long car ride (for a passenger, of course), or just a fussy evening.

Try different textures: do the rhymes while wearing a fuzzy glove, or use a soft cloth to "walk" up baby's arm instead of your fingers.