Nursery rhyme lyrics
Jack and Jill Lyrics
The words to Jack and Jill, with simple actions to do together and a little history for curious grown-ups.
Jack and Jill full lyrics
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.
Traditional, public domain. Many families sing slightly different versions.
Actions to do together
- Walk your fingers up your child's leg or arm.
- Tumble your fingers back down.
- Act it out with two toys and a pretend bucket.
What your child learns
- Old words with new meanings (pail, crown)
- Up and down position words
- Retelling a short story
Where does Jack and Jill come from?
Jack and Jill is a traditional English nursery rhyme dating back to at least the 18th century. A "crown" here means the top of Jack's head.
Questions parents ask
What does 'broke his crown' mean?
It means Jack bumped the top of his head.
What is a pail?
A pail is an old word for a bucket.
