**Lesson Plan: "Baa Baa Black Sheep" for Toddlers**
**Title:** Learning Through "Baa Baa Black Sheep"
**Age Group:** Toddlers (2-3 years old)
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objective:**
1. To introduce toddlers to the rhyme "Baa Baa Black Sheep".
2. To develop language skills through repetition and singing.
3. To engage in creative activities related to the rhyme.
**Materials Needed:**
- Printed lyrics of "Baa Baa Black Sheep".
- Visual aids (sheep, wool, bags).
- Black felt or cotton balls.
- Glue sticks.
- Drawing paper.
- Crayons/markers.
- Small baskets or bags.
- Toy sheep (optional).
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**Lesson Outline:**
### 1. **Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the children warmly and have them sit in a circle.
- Briefly introduce the rhyme "Baa Baa Black Sheep".
- Show them a picture of a sheep and ask if they have seen one before or know any sounds sheep make.
### 2. **Recitation and Singing (10 minutes)**
- Recite the rhyme "Baa Baa Black Sheep" once to the children.
- Display the printed lyrics and sing the rhyme together.
- Encourage the children to join in, even if they only manage the last word of each line or the sounds.
**Lyrics:**
```
Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.
One for the master, one for the dame,
And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.
Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.
```
### 3. **Discussion and Engagement (5 minutes)**
- Talk briefly about what the rhyme means. Explain words like "wool" and "master" in simple terms.
- Ask simple questions like, "What color is the sheep?" and "How many bags of wool does the sheep have?"
### 4. **Creative Arts and Crafts Activity (10 minutes)**
- Provide each child with a sheep outline on paper.
- Give them black felt or cotton balls and glue sticks to decorate their sheep.
- Allow them to use crayons to color the remaining parts of their picture, such as the grass or the sky.
### 5. **Interactive Play (5 minutes)**
- Show the children the small baskets or bags and suggest they imagine they are collecting wool.
- Distribute toy sheep (if available) and encourage pretend play where they "shear" the sheep and put the "wool" (felt or cotton balls) into the bags.
### 6. **Closing (5 minutes)**
- Recite and sing "Baa Baa Black Sheep" one more time together.
- Praise the children for their participation and creativity.
- Give them time to share their crafted sheep with the group if they wish.
- Sing a goodbye song to end the session on a positive note.
**Assessment:**
- Observe children's participation and engagement during the singing and activities.
- Note their ability to repeat phrases or words from the rhyme.
- Evaluate their enthusiasm and creativity in the arts and crafts activity.
**Extension Activities:**
- Continue exploring farm animals and their sounds.
- Introduce other simple nursery rhymes about sheep or other animals.
*The goal of this lesson plan is to create a fun, interactive, and educational experience that toddlers will enjoy while developing their language and fine motor skills.*