This popular nursery rhyme is a great way to help your baby enjoy music and support their language development.
You can just sing the lyrics to your baby, or show them the actions too.
As your baby gets older encourage them to join in with the actions and words.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star lyrics and actions
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, (Open and close your hands)
How I wonder what you are. (Open up your hands and shrug)
Up above the world so high, (Point at the sky)
Like a diamond in the sky. (Make a diamond shape with your fingers)
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, (Open and close your hands)
How I wonder what you are. (Open up your hands and shrug)
Watch the video
Take a look at this video featuring Literacy Champions volunteers in our Read on Nottingham Hub singing this song. Why not try it for yourself at home?
Good to know
For babies, songs and their actions are fun games. They’ll love hearing you sing to them.
Hearing songs and rhymes helps your baby learn about sounds and language.
