Hello, friends! It’s me, Jasper Rabbit! How are you doing with your nursery rhymes? Have you learned a lot of them? I’m trying to learn them too!
Today, I’m going to teach you a fun rhyme called “Jack and Jill.” Are you ready? Let’s go!
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after. Up Jack got and home did he try as fast as he could caper. He went to bed to mend his head with vinegar and brown paper.
Isn’t that a fun rhyme? Jack and Jill went up a hill to get some water. But oh no! Jack fell down and hurt his head, and Jill fell too! They used vinegar and brown paper to help Jack feel better. That’s what people did a long time ago for bumps and bruises!
Thanks for being my buddy and learning “Jack and Jill” with me! I hope you had fun. See you next time for more nursery rhymes!
Act It Out: Gather your friends or family and act out the “Jack and Jill” rhyme. You can take turns being Jack, Jill, and even the hill! Use a small bucket or pail to pretend to fetch water. After acting it out, talk about how Jack and Jill might have felt during their adventure. What could they do differently next time to stay safe?
Rhyme Time Art: Create a drawing or painting of your favorite part of the “Jack and Jill” rhyme. Use crayons, markers, or paints to bring the scene to life. Once you’re done, share your artwork with your classmates or family and explain why you chose that part of the rhyme. What do you think happens after the rhyme ends?
Explore Old Remedies: With the help of an adult, learn about old-fashioned remedies like the vinegar and brown paper used in the rhyme. Try making a pretend “healing kit” using safe household items. Discuss with your adult helper how people take care of bumps and bruises today. What are some modern ways to feel better when you get hurt?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hey guys, it’s me, Jasper Rabbit! How are you doing with your nursery rhymes? Have you memorized a lot of them? I’m trying too!
Today, I’m going to teach you “Jack and Jill.” Are you ready?
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after. Up Jack got and home did he try as fast as he could caper. He went to bed to mend his head with vinegar and brown paper.
Vinegar and brown paper—that’s so interesting! That must have been how they fixed bumps and bruises in the olden days.
Thanks for being my buddy! See you next time!
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