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Nursery Rhyme Emoji Pictionary

By the BabyShowerShow editors · Updated June 2026 · 15 rounds · Free sample rounds below

Same beloved emoji-decode format, but every answer is a nursery rhyme — ⭐⭐✨ is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," 🥚🧱💥 is "Humpty Dumpty." It taps the rhymes everyone grew up with, so even guests who hate games can't help but blurt out the answer.

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How to play Nursery Rhyme Emoji Pictionary

  1. 1Show the emoji clue on screen.
  2. 2Guests call out the nursery rhyme they think it represents.
  3. 3After a beat, click Reveal to confirm.
  4. 4Award a point for the first correct answer and move to the next rhyme.

Sample rounds (with answers)

Here are 7 of this game's 15 rounds so you can see exactly how it plays. The full deck — plus the other 19 games — unlocks once for $9.99.

1⭐⭐✨
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
2🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🛏️
Five Little Monkeys
3🎵🐑
Mary Had a Little Lamb
4🧒⛰️💧🪣
Jack and Jill
5🕷️🌧️☀️
Itsy Bitsy Spider
6🐑🐑🌑
Baa Baa Black Sheep
7🥚🧱💥
Humpty Dumpty

Host tips

  • Pairs beautifully right after the Baby Phrase game for an all-emoji warm-up block.
  • Grandparents tend to dominate this one — lean into it for a sweet generational moment.
  • Read the revealed rhyme out loud together for a fun group beat.

Best for

Multigenerational showers where grandparents and parents both want in.

Frequently asked questions

What nursery rhymes are in this game?

Classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Five Little Monkeys, Humpty Dumpty, Rock-a-bye Baby, and Hey Diddle Diddle — 15 rounds spanning easy favorites to trickier ones.

Is it good for older guests?

Especially. Nursery rhymes are universal across generations, so grandparents often out-guess everyone — a fun dynamic at a multigenerational shower.

Do I need to print anything?

No. It plays on any screen — project it on a TV or share it on a video call. Nothing to print, download, or install.

Unlock Nursery Rhyme Emoji Pictionary + 19 more games

All 15 rounds, plus the other 19 games and 300 total puzzles — one $9.99 unlock, no app, no printing. Project it on a TV or share it on Zoom.

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