### Lesson Plan: Poems and Rhymes for Toddlers - "Bingo"
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**Objective:**
Introduce toddlers to rhythm, repetition, and simple letter recognition through the popular "Bingo" song. Engage children in singing, clapping, and playful activities to reinforce learning in a fun and interactive way.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Large poster or board with the word "B-I-N-G-O" clearly written.
- Bingo lyrics printed out or on a large poster.
- Visual aids (pictures of a dog, farm, and the letters B, I, N, G, O).
- Soft clapping instruments (small tambourines, maracas, or hand clappers).
- Coloring sheets with a dog (Bingo) and letters B, I, N, G, O.
- Crayons or markers.
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**Time:**
30-45 minutes
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**Activity Steps:**
### 1. Welcome and Warm-up (5-10 minutes)
- **Greeting:** Start with a cheerful greeting. Encourage each child to say "hello" to their peers.
- **Warm-Up Song:** Sing a quick, familiar nursery rhyme to get the children comfortable and engaged. Something like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" or "The Wheels on the Bus."
### 2. Introduction to "Bingo" (5 minutes)
- **Visuals:** Show the children the visual aids of a dog and the letters B, I, N, G, O.
- **Discussion:** Briefly explain that today’s activity is about a fun song called "Bingo" about a farmer’s dog.
- **Sing & Demonstrate:** Sing the "Bingo" song once through with visual aids, pointing to each letter as you sing it.
### 3. Singing and Clapping Activity (15 minutes)
- **Chorus Practice:** Teach the chorus first. Sing "There was a farmer who had a dog and Bingo was his name-O. B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, And Bingo was his name-O."
- **Clapping Rhythm:** Introduce clapping for the letters. Explain that as we sing the song, we'll clap instead of saying a letter each time.
- For example:
- First verse: "B-I-N-G-O."
- Second verse: "*-I-N-G-O" (clap for B).
- Continue to adjust one letter per verse.
- **Practice:** Sing together, encouraging kids to clap and replace letters with claps as appropriate.
### 4. Engaging Activities (10-15 minutes)
- **Letter Recognition:** Show each child a letter card (B, I, N, G, O) and let them match it to the poster or board.
- **Coloring Exercise:** Hand out coloring sheets with Bingo the dog and the letters B, I, N, G, O. Let the children color these sheets with crayons or markers.
- **Instrument Fun:** If available, let children use soft clapping instruments to play along with the song.
### 5. Cool Down and Review (5 minutes)
- **Review:** Gather in a circle and review the song one last time, this time without the clapping, to reinforce the letters of Bingo’s name.
- **Positive Reinforcement:** Praise the children for their participation. Highlight any particularly enthusiastic or accurate singing and clapping.
- **Goodbye Song:** End with a simple, calm goodbye song to signal the end of the lesson and transition them smoothly to the next activity or part of their day.
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**Extension Activities:**
- **Craft Project:** Create a Bingo dog puppet or badge that children can take home.
- **Story Time:** Read a picture book about dogs to reinforce the theme.
- **Parental Involvement:** Send home a letter or handout with the "Bingo" lyrics and a suggestion for parents to sing and clap along with their children at home.
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**Assessment:**
- **Observation:** Note children’s engagement, participation, and ability to keep up with the song and clapping rhythm.
- **Questions:** Ask simple questions about the song (e.g., "What letters did we sing in Bingo’s name?").
- **Feedback:** Encourage children to share what they enjoyed most about the activity.
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**Closing:**
Ensure all materials are collected and stored properly. Offer a short reflection on the day's fun activity, and transition toddlers smoothly to their next activity or free play time.
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**Notes:**
Adjust the activities based on children’s responses and attention spans. The goal is to make learning enjoyable and interactive, fostering a love for songs and rhymes.