{"id":11134,"date":"2026-06-15T09:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=11134"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:55:21","slug":"whats-this-whats-that-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/whats-this-whats-that-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics-11134\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? Nursery Rhyme With Lyrics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"14936873-4472-4b35-ad55-9507724e79df\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"805\">Curious little minds love asking questions, and What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? is a playful nursery rhyme that encourages children to notice the world around them. Through simple words, catchy music, and fun actions, kids learn to identify everyday objects while building their vocabulary. The rhyme keeps young learners engaged by repeating easy phrases that are enjoyable to sing along with. Parents and teachers often use it as an interactive activity because it promotes listening skills, observation, and communication. Children also enjoy pointing to objects and answering the questions in the song, which makes learning feel natural and exciting. Its cheerful rhythm and simple language make it a wonderful rhyme for toddlers and preschoolers during playtime or classroom activities.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1f4br5\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"847\">What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? Song Lyrics<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1056\">Children love singing along to the What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? words because the rhyme encourages them to observe objects and answer simple questions while having fun.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-3-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3121311088\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>This is a dog, that is a cat.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>This is a frog, that is a hat.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>This is a ball, that is a bat.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>This is a cow, that is a rat.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-5-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2413801649\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What\u2019s this? What\u2019s that?<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xzvw2j\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1793\">Other Versions of What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? Song<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1899\">Many parents and teachers create simple variations of this rhyme to make learning even more interactive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9b79757f-3ab8-470c-83e9-ddbd730e5f40\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1w5lbo4\" data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"133\">1. Classroom Objects Version<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"219\"><em data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"162\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"165\" \/><em data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"189\">What&#8217;s this over here?<\/em><br data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\" \/><em data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"217\">What&#8217;s that over there?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"283\"><em data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"235\">It&#8217;s a book!<\/em><br data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"238\" \/><em data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"254\">It&#8217;s a pencil!<\/em><br data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"257\" \/><em data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"281\">It&#8217;s a box of crayons!<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-7-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-178184608\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"369\"><em data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"312\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\" \/><em data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"337\">Let&#8217;s point and say,<\/em><br data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"340\" \/><em data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"369\">And learn new things today!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zr0v8m\" data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"392\">2. Animal Version<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"478\"><em data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"421\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"424\" \/><em data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"448\">What&#8217;s this over here?<\/em><br data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"451\" \/><em data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"476\">What&#8217;s that over there?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"535\"><em data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"493\">It&#8217;s a cat!<\/em><br data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"496\" \/><em data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"509\">It&#8217;s a dog!<\/em><br data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"512\" \/><em data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"533\">It&#8217;s a little bird!<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"621\"><em data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"564\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\" \/><em data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"589\">Let&#8217;s sing and play,<\/em><br data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\" \/><em data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"621\">And name the animals today!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dj1icv\" data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"644\">3. Colors Version<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"730\"><em data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"673\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\" \/><em data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"700\">What&#8217;s this over here?<\/em><br data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\" \/><em data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"728\">What&#8217;s that over there?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"788\"><em data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"743\">It&#8217;s red!<\/em><br data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\" \/><em data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"758\">It&#8217;s blue!<\/em><br data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\" \/><em data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"786\">It&#8217;s bright yellow too!<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-10-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1222174493\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"874\"><em data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"817\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\" \/><em data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"842\">Let&#8217;s point and say,<\/em><br data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\" \/><em data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"874\">And learn our colors today!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1k4mpsv\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"897\">4. Nature Version<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"983\"><em data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"926\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\" \/><em data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"953\">What&#8217;s this over here?<\/em><br data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\" \/><em data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"981\">What&#8217;s that over there?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1046\"><em data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"999\">It&#8217;s a tree!<\/em><br data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\" \/><em data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1018\">It&#8217;s a flower!<\/em><br data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\" \/><em data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1044\">It&#8217;s a cloud up high!<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1129\"><em data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1075\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\" \/><em data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1098\">Let&#8217;s look around,<\/em><br data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\" \/><em data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1129\">And see nature all around!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1pekdxe\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1159\">5. Favorite Toys Version<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1245\"><em data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1188\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\" \/><em data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1215\">What&#8217;s this over here?<\/em><br data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\" \/><em data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1243\">What&#8217;s that over there?<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-9-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-752993412\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1306\"><em data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1262\">It&#8217;s my ball!<\/em><br data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\" \/><em data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1280\">It&#8217;s my doll!<\/em><br data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\" \/><em data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1304\">It&#8217;s my teddy bear!<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1394\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1335\">What&#8217;s this? What&#8217;s that?<\/em><br data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\" \/><em data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1360\">Let&#8217;s sing and play,<\/em><br data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\" \/><em data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1394\" data-is-last-node=\"\">With our favorite toys today!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ja6rot\" data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2502\">Gestures &#8211; How to Teach What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? to Kids<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2676\">This rhyme becomes more exciting when children move along with the words. Simple gestures help them understand meanings and keep them actively involved throughout the song.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-8-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-599583093\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"3339\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6nwxb\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2798\">Raise both hands with palms open when saying &#8220;What&#8217;s this?&#8221; to show curiosity and encourage children to ask questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dphu28\" data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2912\">Point to an object close to you while singing &#8220;What&#8217;s this over here?&#8221; so children learn the meaning of &#8220;this.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"em3qqw\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3042\">Stretch one arm farther away while saying &#8220;What&#8217;s that over there?&#8221; to demonstrate the difference between near and far objects.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16ukkrb\" data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3126\">Nod happily and clap once after naming an object to celebrate the correct answer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r6oyyj\" data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3224\">Encourage children to look around the room and point at different things as the song continues.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10pb45x\" data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3339\">Finish the rhyme by waving both hands and smiling so children associate learning with fun and positive emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10vj6pz\" data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3365\">History &amp; Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"4010\">What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? is a modern educational nursery rhyme designed to help young children learn vocabulary through questions and answers. The song was created for preschool and early learning audiences and gained popularity through online children&#8217;s music platforms and classroom activities. Unlike traditional nursery rhymes with centuries of history, this rhyme focuses on interactive learning, encouraging children to identify objects around them. Its simple structure, repetitive lyrics, and easy tune have made it a favorite among parents, teachers, and young learners worldwide.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-6-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3483603335\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-section-id=\"15ogoz\" data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4033\"><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4712\">\n<li data-section-id=\"276d6g\" data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4190\">The rhyme teaches children to ask questions and identify objects, making it an excellent early vocabulary activity.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yd14jt\" data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4273\">It uses repetition, which helps toddlers remember words and phrases more easily.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1djybek\" data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4382\">The song encourages children to observe their surroundings and become more curious about everyday objects.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bqeiq3\" data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4489\">Teachers often use the rhyme in classrooms as a fun way to introduce new vocabulary and speaking skills.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4qklef\" data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4602\">The simple melody allows the song to be translated and adapted into different languages and learning settings.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t9b26w\" data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4712\">Children can sing the rhyme almost anywhere, including at home, in school, or during outdoor play sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"nzlat2\" data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4741\">Suitable Age &amp; Learnings<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4941\">This rhyme is best suited for children aged 2 to 6 years. Its simple questions and repetitive phrases help toddlers and preschoolers build language skills while enjoying an interactive activity.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-4-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1648094481\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"5622\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1if379o\" data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"5052\"><strong data-start=\"4945\" data-end=\"4969\">Vocabulary Building:<\/strong> Children learn the names of common objects and use them in everyday conversations.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ekzktu\" data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5171\"><strong data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5078\">Observation Skills:<\/strong> The rhyme encourages kids to pay attention to things around them and describe what they see.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dhvbyt\" data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5281\"><strong data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5205\">Question and Answer Skills:<\/strong> Young learners practice asking simple questions and responding confidently.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13lhpa0\" data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5389\"><strong data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5305\">Listening Skills:<\/strong> Repeating the lyrics helps children focus and follow spoken instructions carefully.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ehj71j\" data-start=\"5390\" data-end=\"5490\"><strong data-start=\"5392\" data-end=\"5415\">Social Interaction:<\/strong> Singing together encourages sharing, turn-taking, and group participation.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dz4jcq\" data-start=\"5491\" data-end=\"5622\"><strong data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5517\">Confidence Building:<\/strong> Identifying objects correctly gives children a sense of achievement and motivates them to keep learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1xvwnkw\" data-start=\"5624\" data-end=\"5631\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19le36\" data-start=\"5633\" data-end=\"5696\">1. What is the rhyming scheme of What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That??<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5698\" data-end=\"5863\">The rhyme does not follow a strict traditional rhyming scheme. Instead, it relies on repetition, rhythm, and question-and-answer patterns to make learning enjoyable.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ndqcef\" data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"5934\">2. What does children learn from What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? rhyme?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"6083\">Children learn vocabulary, observation skills, listening abilities, and the difference between nearby and distant objects through fun interactions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kenrjc\" data-start=\"6085\" data-end=\"6143\">3. Is What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? suitable for toddlers?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"6301\">Yes, the rhyme is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers because it uses simple words, repetitive phrases, and interactive actions that are easy to understand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6319\" data-end=\"6918\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? is a cheerful nursery rhyme that turns everyday curiosity into a fun learning experience. Its simple questions encourage children to observe, point, and talk about the world around them. The rhyme helps build vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in a playful way. Parents and teachers appreciate how easily it fits into daily routines and classroom activities. With its interactive style and catchy rhythm, children stay engaged while learning important early skills. It is a wonderful rhyme that inspires curiosity and makes learning enjoyable from an early age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curious little minds love asking questions, and What\u2019s This? What\u2019s That? is a playful nursery rhyme that encourages children to notice the world around them. Through simple words, catchy music, and fun actions, kids learn to identify everyday objects while building their vocabulary. 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