The nursery rhyme “Frère Jacques,” also known as “Brother Jacques” or “Brother John” in English, tells the tale of a monk who is being summoned to ring the bells, which he seems not to have done yet ...

French rhymes, or chansons pour enfants, are playful songs often used to teach children language, rhythm, and cultural traditions. These rhymes are simple, catchy, and repetitive, making them easy for ...

Teaching children to wash their hands properly after they’ve been to the loo is a parental must-do, but let’s be honest it’s not always easy. While we try to encourage little ones to give their hands ...

Children can be encouraged to wash their hands properly to the tune of Frere Jacques, researchers have said. The popular French nursery rhyme – known in English as Brother John – can be used to help ...

A song sung to the tune of 'Frère Jacques' could be the ideal way to teach children to wash their hands, according to doctors. Just 20 seconds long and detailing every step of a perfect hand-washing ...

It is a centuries old staple of playgrounds the world over which has been translated into dozens of languages. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to ...