The document discusses the benefits of children learning nursery rhymes. It states that children who know 8 nursery rhymes by heart by age 4 are usually better readers and spellers by year 3. Nursery rhymes help with phonics, language rhythm, imagination, vocabulary, and are enjoyable. It provides tips for practicing nursery rhymes at home, such as leaving out words, changing words, making actions, and drawing pictures. A rhyme challenge will be held after half term.