Hickory, Dickory, Dock

A familiar nursery rhyme becomes an interactive opportunity for early literacy with Hickory, Dickory, Dock. Children and the adults learning alongside them can bring the classic rhyme to life through movement, repetition, conversation, and play.

As children interact with the sliding elements, the familiar rhythm and language of the nursery rhyme encourage listening, recall, vocabulary, and phonological awareness. Repeating and exploring the rhyme together creates opportunities to recognize sounds, anticipate what comes next, and build early language skills through an experience children can revisit again and again.

Designed for babies through kindergarten, Hickory, Dickory, Dock supports shared learning experiences in children's libraries, early learning classrooms, pediatric healthcare environments, and other children's spaces where language, play, and discovery come together.

Explore the LearnPLAY Learning Panels brochure for additional educational ideas, conversation starters, and activities inspired by Hickory, Dickory, Dock.