Pop goes the weasel

Explore the origins and meanings behind the popular nursery rhyme, Pop Goes the Weasel. Discover fascinating facts and interpretations that will leave you intrigued.
Let's Celebrate Pop Goes the Weasel Day! resources and tips to help you prepare for June 14! Old Nursery Rhymes, Pop Goes The Weasel, Kate Greenaway, Nursery Songs, Quentin Blake, Kids Literacy, Mother Goose, Literacy Skills, Let's Celebrate

As you know, here at The Book Chook, I love opportunities to celebrate and weave literature, literacy and learning into special days. Pop Goes the Weasel Day is June 14 and I know you'll all want to be prepared, so here are some ideas. First of all, what IS Pop Goes the Weasel? It's generally accepted to be a children's nursery rhyme, but its exact form and origins are not clear. The version I know goes: Half a pound of tuppeny rice, Half a pound of treacle, That's the way the money goes…

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