### Lesson Plan: **Poems and Rhymes - "As I Was Going to St. Ives"**
#### Grade Level: Nursery 1
#### Duration: 30 minutes
#### Topic: "As I Was Going to St. Ives"
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#### Objectives:
1. **Listening Skills:** Students will listen to and comprehend the rhyme "As I Was Going to St. Ives."
2. **Language Development:** Students will practice rhyming words and improve vocabulary.
3. **Memory Recall:** Students will begin to memorize parts of the rhyme.
4. **Engagement and Participation:** Students will actively participate in reciting the rhyme and related activities.
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#### Materials Needed:
1. Large Picture Book or Visual aids depicting the rhyme.
2. Puppets or props for the characters in the rhyme.
3. Flashcards with key vocabulary from the rhyme.
4. Audio recording of the rhyme (optional).
5. Drawing paper and crayons/markers.
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#### Lesson Steps:
**1. Introduction (5 minutes):**
- **Greeting:** Welcome the students warmly.
- **Objective Overview:** Briefly explain that they will be learning a fun rhyme today.
- **Attention Grabber:** Show the picture book or visual aids depicting the characters and setting of "As I Was Going to St. Ives." Prompt the students with questions like, "What do you see in the picture?" to engage their interest.
**2. Listening Activity (5 minutes):**
- **Read Aloud:** Recite the rhyme "As I Was Going to St. Ives" slowly and clearly, showing the pictures as you go along.
- **Audio Play (Optional):** Play an audio recording of the rhyme if available.
- **Puppet Show (Extension):** Use puppets or props to act out the rhyme while reciting.
**3. Discussion and Vocabulary (5 minutes):**
- **Discussion:** Ask simple questions about the rhyme. For example:
- "Who was going to St. Ives?"
- "How many wives did the man have?"
- "What did each wife have?"
- **Flashcards:** Introduce key vocabulary words like "wives," "sacks," "cats," and "kits" using flashcards and pictures.
**4. Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- **Recitation Together:** Recite the rhyme together with the students. Repeat it a few times to help them memorize.
- **Actions and Expression:** Encourage students to add actions and facial expressions as they recite.
- **Drawing Activity:** Provide drawing paper and crayons/markers. Ask students to draw their favorite part of the rhyme. As they draw, go around asking about their pictures to reinforce their understanding.
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- **Show and Tell:** Allow students to share their drawings and describe what they've depicted.
- **Review:** Recite the rhyme one more time as a class.
- **Goodbye Song:** Sing a simple goodbye song to end the lesson on a positive note.
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#### Assessment:
- **Observation:** Monitor students' participation and engagement during recitation and activities.
- **Recitation:** Note how well students are able to recall and recite parts of the rhyme.
- **Drawings:** Assess comprehension through their drawings and explanations.
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#### Reflection:
- Reflect on the students' understanding and enjoyment of the lesson.
- Note any areas that need improvement or further reinforcement in future lessons.
- Plan follow-up activities based on students' responses and interests.
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### Additional Notes:
- **Adaptations:** Adjust activities as needed for different learning styles and paces.
- **Follow-Up:** Consider creating a simple book of the rhyme with illustrations made by the students as a class keepsake.
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This lesson plan aims to make the learning of the rhyme "As I Was Going to St. Ives" enjoyable and memorable for Nursery 1 students through a combination of listening, participation, and creative activities.