### Lesson Plan: Poems and Rhymes for Nursery 1
**Topic: "Hey Diddle Diddle"**
#### Objectives:
1. To introduce children to the nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle".
2. To develop listening and memory skills through recitation and repetition.
3. To encourage participation and creativity through related activities.
#### Materials Needed:
- Printed or laminated copies of "Hey Diddle Diddle"
- Large chart paper or whiteboard
- Visual aids such as pictures or puppets of characters (cow, moon, cat, fiddle, dog, dish, spoon)
- Coloring pages and crayons
- Musical instruments (optional) like tambourines, shakers, or bells
#### Duration:
45 minutes
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### Lesson Plan Breakdown:
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the children and gather them in a circle.
- Briefly introduce the nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle".
- Explain that today you will learn a fun and silly rhyme together.
**2. Recitation and Listening (10 minutes)**
- Read "Hey Diddle Diddle" aloud to the children:
```
Hey diddle diddle,
The cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon;
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
```
- Use visual aids such as pictures or puppets to show each character as you mention them.
- Ask the children if they can repeat any parts they remember.
**3. Group Participation (10 minutes)**
- Recite the rhyme again, this time encouraging the children to repeat each line after you.
- Use actions and gestures to make the rhyme more engaging. For example:
- Pretend to play a fiddle when mentioning the cat.
- Jump like the cow.
- Laugh like the little dog.
- Pretend to run with the dish and spoon.
**4. Activities (15 minutes)**
- **Coloring Activity:**
- Give each child a coloring page featuring the characters from the rhyme.
- Provide crayons and encourage the children to color the characters.
- **Music and Movement:**
- If available, distribute simple musical instruments like tambourines, shakers, or bells.
- Recite the rhyme again and encourage the children to play their instruments during the rhyme.
**5. Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)**
- Gather the children and ask them about their favorite part of the rhyme.
- Recite the rhyme one last time as a group, incorporating any actions or movements you've practiced.
- Congratulate the children on their participation and creativity.
**Additional Suggestions:**
- **Take-Home Activity:**
- Provide a copy of the rhyme for children to take home and share with their families.
- **Story Time Extension:**
- Read a related storybook that features similar themes or characters.
By the end of this lesson, students should have a good understanding of the "Hey Diddle Diddle" rhyme and feel more confident in their ability to recite poems and participate in group activities.