Reading, reciting and singing Mother Goose rhymes are an excellent way to help a preschooler get ready to read. When a child chants a rhyme repeatedly, he develops key pre-reading skills such as the ability to hear the distinct sounds that make up words, discern sound and word patterns and broaden his vocabulary. Studies have shown that the more nursery rhymes a child knows, the easier it will be for him to learn to read. So find opportunities to sing and read Mother Goose rhymes with your child and try one of our fun rhyme activities below.