## Lesson Plan: Polly Put the Kettle On – Nursery 1
### Grade Level:
Nursery 1 (Pre-K)
### Subject:
Language Arts / Music
### Topic:
"Polly Put the Kettle On"
### Duration:
30 minutes
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### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to recite and sing the nursery rhyme "Polly Put the Kettle On."
2. Students will improve their listening and memory skills.
3. Students will be introduced to simple rhyming words.
4. Students will participate in a fun, interactive activity related to the rhyme.
### Materials Needed:
- Visual aids (pictures of Polly, kettle, tea set, etc.)
- Audio recording of "Polly Put the Kettle On"
- Flashcards with key words from the rhyme
- Toy kettle and tea set (optional)
- Coloring pages of Polly, kettle, and tea set
- Crayons or markers
### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students warmly.
- Engage them in a simple warm-up activity, like clapping hands or singing a familiar song.
2. **Introduction to the Rhyme:**
- Show the students pictures of a kettle, tea set, and a character that represents Polly.
- Introduce the rhyme "Polly Put the Kettle On" by playing the audio recording or singing it to the class.
### Activity 1: Recitation and Singing (10 minutes):
1. **First Recitation:**
- Recite "Polly Put the Kettle On" line by line and have students repeat after you.
2. **Sing Along:**
- Sing the rhyme together with the students, using the audio recording as a guide if needed.
- Encourage students to join in and sing along.
3. **Discussion:**
- Talk briefly about the meaning of the rhyme. For example, explain that Polly is asking someone to put the kettle on to make tea.
### Activity 2: Interactive Rhyming Activity (10 minutes):
1. **Rhyming Words:**
- Introduce the concept of rhyming words.
- Use flashcards to show key words from the rhyme (e.g., "kettle," "Susie," "kettle," "gone").
2. **Rhyming Match Game:**
- Say a word from the rhyme and ask students to identify another word that rhymes with it using the flashcards.
3. **Role-Playing:**
- Use the toy kettle and tea set to act out the rhyme. Assign roles to a few students (Polly, Susie) and guide them through the actions of the rhyme.
### Activity 3: Creative Coloring (5 minutes):
1. **Coloring Pages:**
- Distribute the coloring pages of Polly, the kettle, and the tea set.
- Allow students to color the pages using crayons or markers.
### Closure (2 minutes):
1. **Review:**
- Quickly review the rhyme by reciting it together one more time.
- Ask a few students to share their favorite part of the rhyme.
2. **Farewell:**
- Thank the students for their participation and effort.
- Sing a goodbye song to end the lesson on a positive note.
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### Assessment:
- Observational assessment during recitation and singing activities.
- Check for understanding of rhyming words during the interactive activity.
- Review coloring pages to see if students followed instructions.
### Extensions:
- Continue practicing the rhyme throughout the week during circle time.
- Introduce more nursery rhymes and songs to build a repertoire.
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This lesson plan is designed to engage young students in language arts and music through a familiar nursery rhyme, fostering both learning and enjoyment.