See-Saw, Margery Daw
Quick Answer
A classic seesaw rhyme with a bouncy rhythm—perfect for clapping, swaying, or whisper-singing. It’s more music than story.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
The rocking cadence mirrors soothing motion. Slow it down and it becomes a gentle ‘rock-a-bye’ style verse to settle little bodies.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
3-8 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
“See-Saw, Margery Daw” is a traditional nursery rhyme built around the motion of a seesaw. The words are simple and the rhythm rises and falls like rocking. Children enjoy the sound, the repetition, and the playful name. Because it’s short, it fits easily into bedtime routines as a calming transition: one last rhyme, one last sway, then lights out.
Story Excerpt
See-saw, Margery Daw, Jacky shall have a new master. He shall have but a penny a day, Because he can't work any faster.
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In One Glance
“See-Saw, Margery Daw” is a short seesaw rhyme with a rocking, up-and-down rhythm. It’s designed for movement and repetition, making it easy for young children to join in. At bedtime it can be slowed into a soothing verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
A short rhyme that mimics the rocking motion of a seesaw.
No—it's playful and gentle.
Ages 2–7.
Sway side to side while you read it slowly to match the rhyme’s rhythm.