### Lesson Plan: Oh Dear!
#### Objective:
Students will be able to recite and understand a simple poem or rhyme, "Oh Dear!", and engage in related activities to enhance their listening, speaking, and motor skills.
#### Duration:
45 minutes
#### Materials:
- Large visual aids or posters with the poem written on them
- Flashcards with vocabulary words from the poem
- A plush toy or puppet to represent the character in the poem
- Coloring sheets and crayons
- Musical instruments or rhythmic tools (e.g., tambourines, maracas)
- Stickers or small rewards
#### Lesson Procedure:
1. **Warm-Up (5 minutes)**
- Begin with a greeting song to gather the students' attention.
- Quick activity: “Clap Your Hands” to get students physically involved and excited.
2. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Introduce the topic "Oh Dear!"
- Show a picture or puppet of the character from the rhyme.
- Engage the students by asking if they know what the phrase "Oh dear!" means and when they might use it.
3. **Reciting the Poem (10 minutes)**
- Read the poem "Oh Dear!" aloud to the students, using the puppet/toy for added engagement.
- Display the visual aid with the poem. Point to each word as you read.
- Encourage the students to repeat each line after you.
4. **Understanding the Poem (5 minutes)**
- Discuss the poem with simple questions: "Who is in the poem?", "What are they doing?", "How do they feel?"
- Use flashcards with key vocabulary from the poem (e.g., "dear," "fear," "near," etc.)
- Ask children to recognize and say the words aloud.
5. **Activity 1: Actions and Rhythms (5 minutes)**
- Add actions to the poem lines to make it interactive. For example, a sad face for "Oh dear!" and a motion for "near."
- Use musical instruments to create a rhythm while reciting the lines together.
6. **Activity 2: Coloring (5 minutes)**
- Hand out coloring sheets related to the poem. Allow students to color while you play a soft, related musical piece in the background.
7. **Activity 3: Puppet Play (5 minutes)**
- Use the puppet/toy to act out the poem. Invite individual students to use the puppet and recite a line of the poem.
8. **Review and Recap (3 minutes)**
- Recite the poem together one more time as a group.
- Praise the students for their participation and excitement.
9. **Closing Activity (2 minutes)**
- Hand out small rewards or stickers for participation.
- Sing a goodbye song to conclude the lesson.
#### Follow-Up:
- Encourage students to recite the poem at home with their parents.
- Next class: Introduce another simple rhyme or poem, connecting it with the "Oh Dear!" theme if possible.
#### Assessment:
- Observe and note the students' ability to repeat lines, engage with the actions, and participate in discussions.
- Informal assessment during the activities to ensure comprehension and enjoyment.
By the end of this lesson, students should be familiar with the poem "Oh Dear!" and will have had a fun and engaging learning experience through repetition, action, and creative play.