Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Poems and Rhymes - Jack And Jill

**Lesson Plan: Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme** *Grade Level:* Nursery 1 *Duration:* 30 minutes *Topic:* Jack and Jill --- ### Learning Objectives: - To introduce the nursery rhyme "Jack and Jill". - To develop listening and speaking skills. - To enhance memory through repetition. - To encourage creativity and imagination through related activities. ### Materials Needed: - Large printed lyrics of "Jack and Jill" - Flashcards with key words (e.g., Jack, Jill, hill, water, pail) - Illustrations or pictures depicting scenes from the rhyme - Props (toy pail, small hill mound made of playdough, etc.) - Coloring sheets related to the rhyme - Crayons and markers ### Activities: #### 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greet the students enthusiastically. - Briefly introduce the rhyme, "Jack and Jill". - Show a picture illustrating Jack and Jill going up the hill. #### 2. **Listening to the Rhyme (5 minutes)** - Recite the rhyme "Jack and Jill" slowly and clearly. - Encourage students to listen carefully. - Use props or illustrations to visually depict the rhyme as you recite. #### 3. **Reciting Together (5 minutes)** - Display the printed lyrics for students to see. - Recite the rhyme line by line, asking students to repeat after you. - Go through the rhyme a few times until students begin to remember and recite along with you. #### 4. **Flashcard Activity (5 minutes)** - Show flashcards with key words (Jack, Jill, hill, water, pail) and images. - Ask students to identify each word and discuss what they see on the cards. - Encourage students to say the words aloud and make connections to the rhyme. #### 5. **Role-Playing (5 minutes)** - Assign roles of Jack and Jill to a few students. - Use simple props for the children to act out the rhyme. - Guide them through the actions while reciting the rhyme. #### 6. **Creative Coloring (5 minutes)** - Hand out coloring sheets with scenes from the rhyme. - Allow students to color while you play a recording of the rhyme softly in the background. - Encourage them to share their colored pictures with the class. ### Conclusion (2 minutes) - Gather the students to sit in a circle. - Recite the rhyme "Jack and Jill" one last time together. - Praise their efforts and summarize the rhyme. ### Follow-Up Activity: - Provide parents with a copy of the rhyme and suggest practicing it at home. - Encourage parents to discuss the rhyme and its elements with their children. --- ### Assessment: - Observe students' participation during recitation and role-playing. - Check if students can recognize and say the key words from the flashcards. - Review the colored sheets to see if they understood the scenes. #### Notes: - Be flexible and patient; allow extra time for activities if needed. - Make sure all children feel included and encourage even the shy ones to participate. ### Additional Resources: - YouTube videos or audio recordings of "Jack and Jill." - Nursery rhyme books with colorful illustrations for further reading.