## Lesson Plan: Poems and Rhymes - "Rain, Rain, Go Away" for Toddlers
### Objective:
- To enhance toddlers' language development, listening skills, and understanding of rhythm through the poem "Rain, Rain, Go Away."
- To introduce toddlers to the concept of weather, particularly rain, through engaging activities.
### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with images of rain, clouds, sun, and children playing outside
- A large picture book or poster of the poem "Rain, Rain, Go Away"
- Musical instruments (e.g., drums, tambourines, shakers)
- Craft supplies (blue paper, white cotton balls, glue, crayons, markers)
- Audio recording of "Rain, Rain, Go Away" song (optional)
- Water spray bottle (optional)
### Time: 30 minutes
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### Activities:
#### 1. Welcome Circle (5 minutes)
- **Greeting:** Welcome the children with a cheerful greeting.
- **Introduction:** Briefly introduce the topic of the day: rain and the poem "Rain, Rain, Go Away." Show the flashcards with images of rain and the sun to set the context.
#### 2. Poem Recitation (5 minutes)
- **Display:** Show the large picture book or poster of the poem "Rain, Rain, Go Away."
- **Recitation:** Recite the poem slowly, emphasizing rhythm and intonation. Encourage children to repeat lines after you.
**Lyrics:**
```
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again another day.
Little [child's name] wants to play,
Rain, rain, go away.
```
#### 3. Sing Along (5 minutes)
- **Audio Playback:** Play the audio recording of "Rain, Rain, Go Away" if available or sing the poem to a simple tune.
- **Participation:** Encourage children to join in singing or use musical instruments to tap along with the rhythm.
#### 4. Discussion and Interaction (5 minutes)
- **Talk about Weather:** Use flashcards to talk about different types of weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.). Ask children simple questions about their experiences with rain.
- **Spray Bottle Demonstration (Optional):** Lightly spray water into the air to simulate rain and ask how it makes them feel or if they like playing in the rain.
#### 5. Craft Activity (10 minutes)
- **Materials Distribution:** Give each child a piece of blue paper, cotton balls, glue, and crayons/markers.
- **Crafting:** Guide children to create a rainy day scene. They can glue cotton balls onto the blue paper to represent clouds and draw raindrops falling.
#### 6. Closing Circle (5 minutes)
- **Show and Tell:** Encourage children to share their artwork with the group and describe what they drew.
- **Recap:** Briefly recap the poem and the activities.
- **Goodbye Song:** End with a goodbye song, perhaps related to weather, to conclude the session.
### Assessment:
- Observe children's participation in reciting and singing the poem.
- Note their engagement during the discussion about weather.
- Check for creativity and effort in the craft activity.
### Extension Activities (Optional):
- **Outdoor Play:** If weather permits, take children outside to observe the real weather (particularly if it's raining) and discuss it.
- **Story Time:** Read a weather-themed picture book suitable for toddlers.
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This lesson plan incorporates various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and aims to make learning about rain and weather fun and interactive for toddlers.