Fun Urdu Nursery Rhymes! đľđś
Sing along with these popular Pakistani nursery rhymes!
1. Machli Jal Ki Rani Hai đ
Urdu: Machli jal ki rani hai, Zindagi uski paani hai! Haath lagao, darr jaayegi, Bahar nikalo, marr jaayegi!
English: The fish is the queen of water, Water is her life! Touch her, she'll get scared, Take her out, she'll die!
What We Learn:
- âFish need water to live
- âBe gentle with animals
- âRespect nature!
2. Titli Udi đŚ
Urdu: Titli udi, bus mein chadi, Conductor ne bola "Ticket ladi!" Titli boli "Paisa nahin," Conductor bola "Fir jaane nahin!"
English: The butterfly flew, got on the bus, The conductor said "Get a ticket!" The butterfly said "I have no money," The conductor said "Then no going!"
Actions:
- âFlap your arms like butterfly wings!
- âPretend to drive a bus!
- âShake your head "no"!
3. Akkad Bakkad đŹ
Urdu: Akkad bakkad bambay bo, Assi nabbe poore sau! Sau mein laga dhaaga, Chor nikal ke bhaaga!
How to Play:
- âPoint to each person on each word
- âThe person you land on "sau" is out!
- âLast one standing wins!
4. Aaloo Kachaloo đĽ
Urdu: Aaloo kachaloo beta kahan gaye they? Bandar ki jhopdi mein so gaye they! Bandar ne maara thappar, Ro ro ghar ko aaye!
English: Potato, where did you go? We slept in the monkey's hut! The monkey slapped us, We came home crying!
Actions:
- âPretend to sleep
- âSlap your hands together
- âPretend to cry (but laugh!)
5. Chanda Mama đ
Urdu: Chanda mama door ke, Puye pakaye boor ke! Aap khaayen thali mein, Munne ko dein pyali mein!
English: Uncle Moon is far away, Made sweet treats with sugar! You eat from a plate, Give baby a small cup!
Point to the moon tonight and sing!
Singing Tips! đ¤
- âClap your hands to the beat
- âDo the actions with each rhyme
- âSing with family members
- âMake up your own verses!
Fun Activity! đ¨
Draw a picture for your favorite rhyme!



