The nursery rhyme “Frère Jacques,” also known as “Brother Jacques” or “Brother John” in English, tells the tale of a monk who is being summoned to ring the bells, which he seems not to have done yet ...

French rhymes, or chansons pour enfants, are playful songs often used to teach children language, rhythm, and cultural traditions. These rhymes are simple, catchy, and repetitive, making them easy for ...

Singing the steps of good handwashing technique to the tune of a popular nursery rhyme may help young children learn the process and fend off common infections picked up in school, a small Canadian ...

An Ottawa doctor has turned to song to teach kids — and adults, for that matter — how to wash their hands to prevent the spread of germs. Dr. Nisha Thampi, an infectious disease physician at CHEO, the ...

We unpack the origins and history of the world-famous French nursery rhyme, also known in English as ‘Brother John’. ‘Frère Jacques’ is a popular French nursery rhyme, known in English as ‘Brother ...

The classic French nursery rhyme “Frère Jacques,” which in English is sometimes known as “Brother John” or “Brother Jacques,” is one of those songs that, despite it being in a foreign language, is ...