The popular children’s song “Hickory Dickory Dock” tells the story of a mouse that runs up and down a clock. The path of the mouse as it races up the clock, the clock striking a number, and the mouse running back down are all described in rhyme. Little children are frequently taught about time and numbers through the use of this lively and rhythmic rhyme. Toddlers and preschoolers love it because of its repetitious and catchy pattern, which aids in the development of early language and counting abilities.
