Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Civic Education - Cultural Values: Folk Songs

**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.


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