### Lesson Plan: Dance to Your Daddy
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1\
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes\
**Subject:** Poems and Rhymes\
**Topic:** Dance to Your Daddy
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**Objectives:**
1. To introduce students to the traditional rhyme "Dance to Your Daddy."
2. To help students recognize the rhythm and pattern in poetry and rhymes.
3. To engage students in basic dance movements to complement the rhyme.
4. To develop listening, memorization, and coordination skills.
**Materials Needed:**
- Text of the rhyme "Dance to Your Daddy."
- Music player with the song "Dance to Your Daddy" (optional, can use a recording or sing it yourself).
- Simple musical instruments (e.g., tambourines, shakers, drums).
- Space for students to dance and move around.
- Visual aid with illustrated actions or props (optional).
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**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction: (5 minutes)**
- Welcome the students and explain the day's activity.
- Briefly introduce the rhyme "Dance to Your Daddy" and mention that it is a fun and traditional rhyme from England.
- Ask the students if anyone has heard the rhyme before or something similar.
2. **Reciting the Rhyme: (5 minutes)**
- Recite the rhyme slowly and clearly for the first time.
- Show the text on a large poster or screen, and point to the words as you say them.
- Encourage the students to listen carefully and pay attention to the rhythm.
3. **Group Recitation: (5 minutes)**
- Recite the rhyme again, this time encouraging the students to join in.
- Use exaggerated facial expressions and gestures to make the rhyme more engaging.
- Repeat the rhyme a few times until the students start becoming familiar with it.
4. **Movement and Rhythm: (10 minutes)**
- Explain to the students that they will now add some simple dance movements to the rhyme.
- Demonstrate basic movements that complement the rhyme. For example:
- “Dance to your daddy” – swaying side to side.
- “My little baby” – pretend to cradle a baby.
- “When the boat comes in” – wave hands as if greeting someone.
- “You shall have a fishy” – mimic catching a fish.
- “On a little dishy” – pretend to serve a dish.
- Play the song "Dance to Your Daddy" or sing it while demonstrating the movements.
- Encourage students to follow along and try the movements themselves.
5. **Use of Musical Instruments: (5 minutes)**
- Hand out simple musical instruments to the students.
- Show them how to play the instruments in rhythm with the rhyme.
- Have them play along while reciting the rhyme and doing the dance movements.
6. **Group Performance: (5 minutes)**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Let each group perform the rhyme with the movements and instruments while the others watch and cheer.
- Rotate groups until all have had a chance to perform.
7. **Conclusion and Review: (5 minutes)**
- Gather the students and sit in a circle.
- Ask them how they felt about the activity and what part they enjoyed the most.
- Recap the rhyme one last time with the whole class participating in the dance and music.
- Praise the students for their efforts and participation.
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**Assessment:**
- Observation of student participation and engagement.
- Checking for a basic understanding of the rhyme and rhythm through recitation and movements.
- Informal assessment based on the ability to follow and perform the given dance steps and use of instruments.
**Extension Activities:**
- Encourage students to share the rhyme and dance at home with their family.
- Draw or color illustrations related to the rhyme.
- Introduce another simple rhyme or song to continue practicing rhythm and movement.
**Notes:**
- Adapt the pace and complexity based on the students’ responses and energy levels.
- Maintain an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to foster a love for poetry and music.
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Enjoy the session with your little ones and watch them dance happily to “Dance to Your Daddy”!