**Lesson Plan: Cultural Values - Folk Songs**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Topic:** Cultural Values: Folk Songs
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Materials Needed:**
- Pictures of traditional instruments
- Audio recordings of folk songs
- Simple percussion instruments (optional)
- Flashcards with lyrics (simple and repetitive)
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recognize and appreciate folk songs as a part of their cultural heritage.
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic.
- Briefly explain what a folk song is: "A folk song is a traditional song that people sing in our community. It helps us remember our culture and can be fun to sing."
- Show pictures of traditional instruments and ask students if they recognize any.
2. **Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes):**
- Play a short recording of a local folk song.
- Encourage students to listen and watch them for engagement.
- Ask them if they liked the music and why.
3. **Teaching (10 minutes):**
- Explain the importance of folk songs: "Folk songs help us share stories, celebrate special events, and remember our history."
- Introduce a simple folk song with repetitive lyrics (e.g., a chorus they can easily mimic).
- Sing the song together with the students. Use flashcards with pictures to help them remember the lyrics.
4. **Interactive Activity (5 minutes):**
- Distribute simple percussion instruments if available (like tambourines or shakers) and encourage the kids to play along with the beat as you sing the song again.
- If instruments aren't available, have the students clap along to the rhythm.
5. **Closing (5 minutes):**
- Recap the lesson by asking questions:
- "What is a folk song?"
- "Did you enjoy singing the song?"
- "How do folk songs help us remember our culture?"
- Praise the students for their participation and enthusiasm.
- Encourage them to share the song with their family at home.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation and engagement during the song-singing activity.
- Ask individual students to share what they learned about folk songs.
**Follow-Up:**
- In future lessons, consider introducing different folk songs from various cultures to broaden their understanding.
- Organize a small performance where students can sing the learned folk song to their classmates or parents.
**Additional Notes:**
- Ensure the song selected is age-appropriate and simple.
- Be patient and encouraging, as young children may need repetition and time to learn new things.