Nursery Rhyme Nativity - Softcover

Alison Hedger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0711979227 ISBN 13: 9780711979222

Publisher: Golden Apple Productions, 1900

Synopsis

Nursery Rhyme Nativity by Alison Hedger is a classroom musical for early years children, retelling the Christmas story through familiar nursery rhyme melodies. Designed for pre-school to age 6, it gives teachers and group leaders a clear, engaging way to stage a festive production that is both accessible and enjoyable for young performers.

This teacher’s book presents a complete 25-minute musical with simple songs set to well-known tunes, making learning quick and intuitive. The included online audio provides full performance tracks alongside backing tracks, supporting both rehearsal and presentation. Its structured, child-friendly format makes it especially suitable for classroom use, helping maintain focus and enthusiasm throughout.

By pairing the nativity story with recognisable melodies, children build confidence quickly while developing basic musical and performance skills. The repetition and familiarity encourage participation, making it well suited to mixed-ability groups and children with special educational needs. For teachers, it reduces preparation time while still delivering a meaningful and memorable Christmas production.

Song List
Away In A Manger * Go Away (Oranges And Lemons) * Jesus Was Born In A Stable (Seesaw) * Jingle Bells * Mary Mary Mother Of Jesus (Mary Mary Quite Contrary) * Old King Herod (Old King Cole) * Sing A Song Of Shepherds (Sing A Song Of Sixpence) * Special News (London Bridge) * Three Wise Men (Hot Cross Buns) * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star * Walk, Hop, Skip, Jump And Dance (Hickory, Dickory, Dock) * We Must Go To Bethlehem (Kneel Row)

Ideal for school performances, nativity plays, and seasonal celebrations, this musical offers a practical and engaging way to involve every child in a shared creative experience while bringing the Christmas story to life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Golden Apple Productions
• Publication date: 1900
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0711979227
• ISBN 13: 9780711979222
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24