Title: Rock-a-Bye Baby
Grade Level: Nursery 2
Duration: 30 minutes
Objective:
Students will:
1. Recite the rhyme "Rock-a-Bye Baby".
2. Understand basic vocabulary and the meaning behind the rhyme.
3. Develop phonemic awareness through rhythm and repetition.
4. Engage in creative activities related to the rhyme.
Materials Needed:
1. Printed lyrics of "Rock-a-Bye Baby".
2. Cradle or rocking chair (optional).
3. Visual aids (pictures of a cradle, baby, tree, etc.).
4. Coloring sheets with images from the rhyme.
5. Art supplies (crayons, markers, glue, etc.).
6. A soft toy (baby doll or teddy bear).
Lesson Plan:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students warmly and have them sit in a circle.
- Introduce the topic by showing them a picture of a baby in a cradle.
- Ask if anyone knows what a cradle is and if they've heard of the "Rock-a-Bye Baby" rhyme before.
2. **Listening and Recitation (5 minutes)**
- Recite "Rock-a-Bye Baby" for the students twice, using clear and slow pronunciation.
- Show the printed lyrics as a visual aid.
- Encourage the students to listen to the rhythm and melody of the rhyme.
3. **Learning the Rhyme (10 minutes)**
- Break the rhyme into small parts and teach the students line by line.
- Have students repeat each line after you.
- Gradually build up to reciting the entire rhyme together.
4. **Discussion and Vocabulary (5 minutes)**
- Discuss the meaning of the rhyme using visual aids.
- Introduce key vocabulary (e.g., cradle, tree, wind, bough, fall).
- Ask simple questions to check comprehension (e.g., "Where is the baby sleeping?").
5. **Creative Activity (15 minutes)**
- Hand out coloring sheets related to the "Rock-a-Bye Baby" rhyme.
- Provide crayons and markers for the students to color the pictures.
- As they color, play a calm instrumental version of the rhyme in the background.
- Walk around to assist and engage with students, discussing their artwork.
6. **Role Play (optional, 5 minutes)**
- Use a soft toy (baby doll or teddy bear) and a cradle or rocking chair.
- Demonstrate rocking the baby while singing the rhyme.
- Let students take turns rocking the baby and reciting the rhyme.
7. **Closure (5 minutes)**
- Recite the rhyme together one last time.
- Praise the students for their participation and creativity.
- Remind them of the next lesson and what they can look forward to.
Assessment:
- Informally assess students’ ability to recite the rhyme.
- Observe their participation in discussions and creative activities.
- Provide positive reinforcement and support for any areas where they may need improvement.
Extension Activity:
- Encourage students to teach the rhyme to their family members at home.
- Provide a take-home sheet with the lyrics and a simple picture for coloring.
This lesson plan aims to create a fun, interactive, and supportive environment for young learners to enjoy classic nursery rhymes while developing foundational language and literacy skills.