Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Poems and Rhymes - Mary Had A Little Lamb

**Lesson Plan: "Mary Had a Little Lamb" for Nursery 1 Students** **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 **Topic:** "Mary Had a Little Lamb" **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recite and perform basic movements to the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." **Materials Needed:** - Printed lyrics of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" - Visual aids (pictures of a lamb, Mary, school, etc.) - Small props (a lamb toy, a school bell, etc.) - Audio playback device with the song recorded - Colorful construction paper, crayons, and cotton balls for craft activity **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greet the students and gather them in a circle. - Briefly introduce the topic by showing a picture of a lamb and asking if anyone knows what it is. - Explain that today they will learn a fun song about a lamb named Mary. 2. **Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)** - Start with a simple, engaging action song or movement activity to get students warmed up and ready. - Example: "If You’re Happy and You Know It" with actions (clap your hands, stomp your feet, etc.). 3. **Lesson Development (20 minutes)** - **Story Time (5 minutes):** - Show visual aids and tell the short story of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" in simple terms. - Highlight that Mary has a special lamb that follows her everywhere. - **Listening and Recitation (5 minutes):** - Play the recorded version of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and encourage the children to listen carefully. - Recite the first verse slowly, line-by-line, and have the children repeat after you. - **Movement and Actions (10 minutes):** - Teach simple movements to go along with the rhyme (e.g., pretend to pet a lamb, walk in place to the school, etc.). - Practice the rhyme with movements in small groups or as a whole class. 4. **Activity (10 minutes)** - **Craft Time:** - Provide each student with construction paper, crayons, and cotton balls. - Guide them in making a picture of a lamb by gluing cotton balls onto the paper. - Encourage creativity and assist as needed. 5. **Cool Down and Review (5 minutes)** - Gather the students back into a circle. - Review the rhyme together and ask if anyone can recall the main parts. - Sing the song one more time together, with actions, to reinforce learning. 6. **Closing (5 minutes)** - Praise the students for their participation and creativity. - Hand out stickers or small rewards for their good work. - Briefly preview the next lesson to build anticipation. **Assessment:** - Observe student participation during recitation and movement activities. - Assess engagement and understanding based on their responses and ability to perform the rhyme with actions. - Review the craft projects to gauge creativity and comprehension of the lesson theme. **Adaptations for Diversity:** - For students with difficulty speaking, encourage participation through gestures and actions. - Provide additional visual aids and a simplified story version to support learners with different needs. **Reflection:** - Spend a few minutes noting what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. - Gather student feedback informally to adjust activities for further engagement. **Additional Notes:** - Ensure a friendly and supportive classroom environment to enhance confidence in young learners. - Use positive reinforcement consistently to keep students motivated and excited about learning.