Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

The Little Star Above

A small star shines high in the dark night sky. It twinkles above the rooftops, trees and sleeping homes. A child looks up and wonders what the bright star could be. It seems like a tiny diamond, shining from far away. Travellers can see its light as they make their way through the night. The star stays high above them, quiet and steady, while the world below rests. The child watches with wonder and enjoys the calm beauty of the sky. Lesson: We can find wonder in the natural world around us.

Reading and Talking Together

Read the rhyme slowly and point to the star, sky and other pictures as they appear. Pause after each line so your child can repeat a word or join in with a familiar part. Ask, "Where is the star?" and "What can you see in the night sky?" Talk about light and dark using simple examples from home, such as a lamp and a window. Let your child make up a gentle action for twinkling. You can pair this set with Nursery Rhymes for Kids for another short reading session.

Activities for Little Learners

Invite your child to colour the star in yellow, gold or a colour they choose. Count the stars in a picture, then match large stars to small ones. Practise drawing short lines or dots to show twinkling light. Make a night sky with dark paper and paper stars, or use chalk to draw the moon and stars on a board. Ask your child to sort pictures into day and night. Older children can arrange simple picture cards in story order and tell the rhyme in their own words.