Listening and speaking are the foundation for reading and writing, and as teachers we know the importance of reading to children from a very young age. But just as important is hearing and learning nursery rhymes. Back in the day I learnt all my nursery rhymes bouncing around on relative’s knees, and would proudly show of my ability to ‘read’ my nursery rhyme book back to front, reciting all the nursery rhymes that are still emblazoned on my memory to this day.