Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush | Inclusive Nursery Rhyme Invitation to Play
Sing. Move. Explore. Communicate. Imagine. Belong.
Bring the magic of music, movement and everyday discovery into your early years provision with Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, a beautifully presented, holistic and inclusive nursery rhyme resource designed to inspire curiosity, communication and meaningful learning through play.
Inspired by the much loved traditional nursery rhyme, this engaging resource encourages children to explore familiar routines, movement, nature and imaginative play in their own unique way.
From babies enjoying gentle swaying, rhythmic singing and sensory exploration to toddlers moving around the mulberry bush, brushing their hair, washing their hands and copying everyday actions, every little interaction offers an opportunity for connection and discovery.
Older children can extend their learning by inventing new verses, creating imaginative small world scenes, exploring seasonal treasures and leading their own movement games.
With no perfect actions to copy and no expected outcome, this resource celebrates child led exploration, individual expression and the joy of belonging.
What's included?
A beautifully presented Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush nursery rhyme activity guide
Gentle sensory and movement ideas for babies
Simple actions and everyday routine activities for toddlers
Circle games, imaginative role play and storytelling opportunities for young children
Ideas for exploring leaves, berries, textures and natural materials
Music, rhythm and communication activities
Early mathematical opportunities including counting, sorting, comparing and positional language
Creative extension ideas using playdough, loose parts and small world resources
Inclusive SEND adaptations to support different abilities, communication methods and sensory preferences
Practical guidance for supporting participation, independence and child led learning
Links to all seven areas of learning and development within the EYFS
Learning through play
This invitation supports children's communication and language development as they listen, vocalise, sing, use gestures and explore familiar words and repeated phrases.
It encourages physical development through walking, crawling, swaying, reaching, moving in circles and practising everyday actions such as brushing hair and washing hands.
Children can develop their understanding of the world as they investigate natural materials, discover different textures, explore seasonal changes and make connections with familiar daily routines.
Early mathematical learning emerges naturally through counting movements, sorting pretend berries, exploring circles and developing an understanding of positional language such as around, beside, under and behind.
The experience also supports creativity, imaginative thinking, confidence, social interaction and independence as children invent their own verses, explore different roles and make choices about how they participate.
Inclusion at the heart of play
Every child's participation matters.
Whether a child joins in through movement, eye gaze, facial expressions, signing, vocalising, watching, listening or choosing an object, their contribution is meaningful.
This resource encourages practitioners to adapt experiences thoughtfully, offering seated or supported movement, visual prompts, quieter environments, sensory alternatives and additional processing time where needed.
There is no expectation for children to sing, copy movements, maintain eye contact or participate in the same way as their peers.
Follow the child, not the performance.
By observing children's interests, responding to their cues and embracing their individual ways of communicating, practitioners can create joyful and meaningful opportunities for connection, exploration and belonging.
Perfect for: Childminders, nurseries, preschools, EYFS settings, baby groups, SEND inclusive provision and home learning.
A wonderful addition to nursery rhyme sessions, music and movement activities, sensory exploration, outdoor learning, everyday routine play and nature inspired invitations to play.
Digital Download: One page printable PDF resource featuring age appropriate activity ideas, sensory exploration, music and movement opportunities, mathematical learning, inclusive adaptations and EYFS links. No physical resources are included.
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Little hands. Big discoveries. Every child belongs.
