**Lesson Plan for Nursery 1**
**Topic: Old MacDonald Had a Farm**
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and recite the rhyme "Old MacDonald Had a Farm."
2. Identify common farm animals and their sounds.
3. Participate in singing and movement activities.
**Materials Needed:**
- Flashcards with pictures of farm animals (cow, pig, horse, duck, etc.)
- A large picture of a farm or farm set
- Audio recording of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"
- Musical instruments (optional: tambourines, maracas)
- A puppet or plush toy of Old MacDonald (optional)
**Duration: 30-40 minutes**
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**Lesson Procedure:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
- Introduce the topic by showing a picture of a farm and asking if they know what it is.
- Explain that today they will learn about a farmer named Old MacDonald and his farm.
2. **Warm-up Activity (5 minutes)**
- Use the puppet or plush toy of Old MacDonald to set the scene.
- Engage the students by asking them about their favorite animals and what sounds those animals make.
- Show the flashcards of different farm animals one by one, encouraging students to make the corresponding animal sounds.
3. **Teaching the Rhyme (10 minutes)**
- Play the audio recording of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" and encourage the students to listen carefully.
- Sing the rhyme together with the students, using the farm set or flashcards to visualize the animals mentioned in the song.
- Break down the song by verses, focusing on one animal at a time. Sing the verse together and ask students to imitate the animal sounds and movements.
4. **Engagement Activities (10 minutes)**
- **Animal Sound Game:** Hold up a flashcard and let the students call out the animal sound. Mix things up to keep the game exciting.
- **Movement Activity:** Encourage students to stand up and move like the animals mentioned in the rhyme. For example, they can flap their arms like ducks, gallop like horses, etc.
- **Musical Instruments (optional):** Give students simple musical instruments like tambourines or maracas. Let them play along to the rhythm of the song while singing.
5. **Closing Activity (5-10 minutes)**
- Gather the students back into a circle.
- Sing the entire song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" once more, allowing children to join in as much as they can and use animal sounds and movements.
- Praise the students for their participation and enthusiasm.
6. **Reflection and Feedback (2-3 minutes)**
- Ask the students which part of the lesson they liked the most.
- Recap the animals and sounds they learned during the session.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe the students' ability to sing along, make animal sounds, and participate in activities.
- Informal assessment through participation and engagement during the lesson.
**Follow-up Activity:**
- Encourage students to draw or color pictures of their favorite farm animals at home.
- Provide a simple worksheet with farm animal pictures to match with their sounds for additional practice.