# Lesson Plan: Brown Girl in the Ring
## Nursery 2 (Ages 3-4)
### Objective:
Students will learn and appreciate the nursery rhyme "Brown Girl in the Ring" through singing, movement, and creative activities. They will develop language skills, rhythm sense, and gross motor coordination.
### Duration:
45 minutes
### Materials Needed:
- Speakers or a musical instrument (piano, guitar) for playing the song
- Lyrics of "Brown Girl in the Ring"
- Colorful scarves or ribbons
- Large piece of brown paper (for drawing)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Mirror or reflective surface (optional)
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Circle Time (2 minutes)**
- Begin with a cheerful greeting.
- Have children sit in a circle.
2. **Introduction to the Song (3 minutes)**
- Tell the children that they will learn a fun rhyme called "Brown Girl in the Ring."
- Briefly explain what the song is about, emphasizing it’s a playful song with a simple rhythm.
#### Activity 1: Listening and Singing (10 minutes)
1. **Listen to the Song (3 minutes)**
- Play the song "Brown Girl in the Ring" for the children to listen to the melody and words.
- Encourage students to clap along or tap their knees to the rhythm.
2. **Sing Along (7 minutes)**
- Sing the song line by line, having the children repeat after you.
- Slowly build up to singing the whole song together.
#### Activity 2: Movement and Dancing (10 minutes)
1. **Movement Exploration (5 minutes)**
- Give each child a colorful scarf or ribbon to hold.
- Encourage the children to wave their scarves and move around as you play the music again.
- Emphasize moving in a circle if space allows.
2. **Guided Dance (5 minutes)**
- Lead the children in simple dance moves to match the lyrics. For example:
- "Brown girl in the ring" – Step or hop around in a circle.
- "Show me your motion" – Strike a pose or perform a simple dance action.
- Invite a few children at a time to be in the "ring" (center of the circle) to showcase their dance moves.
#### Activity 3: Visual Arts (10 minutes)
1. **Drawing Activity (5 minutes)**
- Spread out a large piece of brown paper.
- Ask each child to draw a simple picture of themselves or a friend "in the ring."
- Provide crayons, markers, or colored pencils for them to use.
2. **Show and Tell (5 minutes)**
- Once the children have finished their drawings, have them take turns presenting their artwork.
- Encourage them to describe their picture briefly.
#### Closing (5 minutes)
1. **Reflection (2 minutes)**
- Gather the children back into a circle.
- Ask them what they enjoyed most about the lesson.
2. **Goodbye Song (3 minutes)**
- End the lesson with a goodbye song to maintain the fun atmosphere.
- Encourage the children to wave or clap along.
### Assessment:
- Observe the students' participation during singing and dancing.
- Check if students can follow the rhythm and work on group coordination.
- Review the children's drawings to see if they understood the concept of "in the ring."
### Extension Activity:
- For another day, create a "Brown Girl in the Ring" dance video to show the children their performance.
- Adapt the lesson to introduce other cultural rhymes and songs, enhancing the children's exposure to diverse traditions.
With this lesson plan, students will enjoy a multi-sensory, engaging introduction to nursery rhymes while developing essential early learning skills.