Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

When preschoolers begin to learn how to do simple daily routines like brushing their teeth and making their beds independently at a young age, they gain self-confidence in simple tasks which builds toward more complex tasks as they get older.  Not only that, they learn to solve problems and not give up when something is difficult. Songs like “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush” can make chores or daily tasks more enjoyable. Using a daily or weekly chart like the “Get Ready for the Day” chart included with the free PDF of the lyrics can help children track their progress.

Practicing independence skills also helps children prepare for kindergarten. In our Kindergarten Readiness blog post, we list some daily self-help skills as well as simple chores young children can begin to learn. You will also find many other helpful tools for getting your child ready for kindergarten, such as our free printable Kindergarten Readiness Checklist.