**Lesson Plan: Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme**
*Grade Level:* Nursery 1
*Duration:* 30 minutes
*Topic:* Jack and Jill
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### 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.
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### 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.