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Nursery rhymes crossword with clues about Hickory Dickory Dock and Mary Mary Quite Contrary.
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Nursery Rhymes Crossword Puzzle

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A 23-clue crossword based on classic English nursery rhymes. Clues reference characters and lines from favorites like "Hickory Dickory Dock," "Mary Mary Quite Contrary," "Jack Sprat," and "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater." Use it in early elementary classrooms for read-aloud follow-up, literacy centers, or take-home practice with nursery rhyme books.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Reading
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated February 2021

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