Big Welsh Rhyme Time
Big Welsh Rhyme Time is our annual celebration of sharing rhymes, poems and songs. It's rhyming fun for everyone!
In February 2025 more than 25,000 children had fun taking part at home or whilst at school, nursery or another early years setting.
You can find all the amazing new rhymes and activities, created especially for Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2025 below.
Happy rhyming!
Come With Me!
This wonderful new bilingual poem is a celebration of language, movement and nature. Can you move like the animals in the rhyme?
Singing in the Field
Sing along with the birds and learn to recognise their sounds in Welsh and English with this fun rhyming song.
The Pair Tree
Have fun with words and language in this bilingual, nonsense poem all about odd socks and where they may come from.
Download a Big Welsh Rhyme Time poster
Got a rhyme time event coming up? Promote it with our template poster!
Get the Certificate
Thanks for joining in! Download your very own Big Welsh Rhyme Time certificate to celebrate.
Rhyming books in Welsh and English
Here is a selection of books to share with children that aims to promote and encourage fun and enjoyable rhyme sharing for children in Wales aged 0-5, in Welsh and English.
Check out last year's rhymes
Enjoy amazing content from Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2024.
Big Welsh Rhyme Time Rewind 2023
Enjoy amazing content from Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2023.
Big Welsh Rhyme Time Rewind 2022
Enjoy amazing content from Big Welsh Rhyme Time 2022.
Have fun with rhymes and songs
Listen to the rhymes
We’ve chosen some of our favourite English and Welsh rhymes that you can enjoy together anytime, anywhere!
Tips for sharing rhymes and songs
Here are some ideas about how you can enjoy sharing rhymes and songs with babies and young children.
What the experts say
Rhymes in early childhood
Nursery rhymes are a common feature of childhood. Whether chanted, read, spoken or sung - children really enjoy the rhythm and repetition.
Welsh nursery rhymes have a rich and colourful history
From 700 year old verses written by monks to pudding and pink elephants, Welsh nursery rhymes have a rich and colourful history.