Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Mary Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With cockle-shells and silver bells, And pretty maids all in a row. Mary Mary, loves to tarry, In her garden through the day. With watering can and gardening plan, She tends her flowers in every way. Mary Mary, bright and merry, Plants the seeds with loving care. Some big, some small, she plants them all, And watches as they grow with flair. Mary Mary, never wary, Of the bugs that crawl around. "They help my plants," she says with a dance, "They make my garden safe and sound!" Mary Mary, quite extraordinary, Shows the children what to do. "Dig in the dirt, it doesn't hurt! Plant seeds and flowers, veggies too!" Mary Mary, garden fairy, Picks her flowers with delight. She makes bouquets throughout the days, That fill her home with colors bright. Mary Mary, wise and vary, Knows when harvest time is near. She picks with pride what grew inside Her garden that she holds so dear.
About Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Mary Mary Quite Contrary Lyrics
Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row
Mary Mary Quite Contrary Nursery Rhyme Meaning & Lessons
Patience and Care: Mary shows that gardens need regular attention and time to grow. This teaches children that good things come to those who wait and care for living things. Just like plants need daily tending, projects and goals need consistent effort.
Appreciating Nature: Through Mary's love of her garden and even the bugs that help her plants grow, children learn to respect all parts of nature. The rhyme shows that everything in nature has a purpose, and we can find joy in the natural world around us.
Sharing Knowledge:Mary teaches others about gardening, showing children the importance of sharing what we know. This encourages children to both learn from others and pass along their own knowledge, creating a community of learning and growing together.