Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill went up the hill, To fetch a pail of water, Jack fell down, and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after. Jack sat up with a silly grin, "That was quite a tumble!" Jill giggled as she brushed her knees, "Next time let's try not to stumble!" Up they climbed a second time, Singing "Tra-la-la" together, They hopped and skipped along the path, In bright and sunny weather. A butterfly flew round and round, With wings of blue and yellow, Jack clapped his hands and Jill twirled 'round, "Hello there, little fellow!" At last they reached the tippy-top, Where sparkly water flowed, They filled their bucket splash-splash-splash, Then down the path they strolled! They didn't trip, they didn't slip, They carried water steady, "Hooray!" they shouted with big smiles, "For bathtime we are ready!" In went the water, warm and clear, With bubbles big and small, Jack and Jill splashed happily, The best bathtime of all!

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About Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme Meaning & Lessons

Try Again After Setbacks: When Jack and Jill fell down the hill, they didn't give up. Instead, they tried again with a better approach. This teaches children that it's important to keep trying even when things don't go right the first time.

Be Careful and Take Your Time: On their second attempt, Jack and Jill moved more carefully up the hill and were successful. This shows children that sometimes slowing down and being more careful can help them do things safely and successfully.

Celebrate Small Achievements:Jack and Jill were excited and proud when they finally brought the water back home. This reminds children that completing everyday tasks can be satisfying, and it's good to feel proud of their accomplishments, no matter how small they might seem.

Did you Know?:Some people think Jack and Jill was written a long time ago to talk about two friends going up a hill to get water, something kids used to do before taps and sinks! Others believe it may have been based on a real story or even an old joke. No one knows for sure, but today it’s just a fun rhyme about teamwork, little tumbles, and getting back up again.