### Lesson Plan for Nursery 1: Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Topic:** Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
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#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to recite the rhyme "Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat."
2. Students will understand and enjoy the rhythm and rhyme in the poem.
3. Students will learn the basic concept of asking questions.
#### Materials Needed:
- Chart paper or a large whiteboard
- Markers or crayons
- Picture of a cat and a queen
- Flashcards with key words (e.g., Pussy cat, Queen, London)
- Soundtrack of the rhyme (optional)
#### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
2. Introduce a plush toy or picture of a cat and ask if they know what it is.
3. Tell the children that today's lesson is about a fun rhyme involving a pussy cat.
#### Presentation (10 minutes):
1. Recite the rhyme "Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat" slowly and clearly:
```
Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?
I've been to London to visit the Queen.
Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you there?
I frightened a little mouse under her chair.
```
2. Show pictures of London, a queen, a cat, and a mouse to illustrate the rhyme.
3. Encourage the students to listen carefully and clap along to the rhythm.
#### Activity (10 minutes):
1. Repeat the rhyme together as a class a couple of times.
2. Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of key word flashcards.
3. Have each group arrange the flashcards in order while reciting the rhyme.
#### Movement Activity (5 minutes):
1. Play a soundtrack of the rhyme (if available) and encourage the kids to act out the rhyme:
- Pretend to be a pussy cat
- Visit different parts of the classroom representing London and the Queen
- Frighten an imaginary mouse
#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. Gather the students back into a circle.
2. Ask a few students to recite the rhyme individually or in pairs.
3. Praise their efforts and encourage them to recite the rhyme at home to their family.
#### Follow-Up Activity:
- Send home a copy of the rhyme with a picture of a cat and a queen for the children to color and share with their parents.
#### Assessment:
- Observe children's participation and enthusiasm during the recitation.
- Check their ability to remember and recite parts of the rhyme.
- Evaluate their understanding of the story by asking simple questions (e.g., "Where did the pussy cat go?").
### Reflection for Teacher:
- Note which students easily grasp the rhyme and those who might need more practice.
- Consider ways to incorporate additional rhymes or related activities in future lessons.