Title: There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Grade Level: Nursery 2
Duration: 30 minutes
Objectives:
- Introduce the poem "There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe."
- Develop an appreciation for rhymes and rhythm in poetry.
- Enhance listening and memory skills.
- Promote creativity and imagination through discussion and activities related to the poem.
Materials:
- Large printout of the poem
- Picture book or illustrated version of the poem
- Flashcards with key vocabulary from the poem (shoe, old woman, children, broth, bed, etc.)
- Art supplies (crayons, markers, paper)
- Puppets or props (optional but helpful for engaging storytelling)
Lesson Plan:
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
- Introduce the day's topic by showing a picture of a shoe and asking, "What do you see?"
- Explain that today's story is about a special old woman who lived in a shoe with many children.
2. Reading the Poem (5 minutes)
- Show the large printout of the poem or read from the picture book.
- Read the poem "There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" clearly and with expressive voice modulation.
- Encourage the children to listen carefully to the rhyme and rhythm of the poem.
3. Discussing the Poem (5 minutes)
- Engage the students with questions about the poem:
- "What did the old woman live in?"
- "How many children did she have?"
- "What did she give them for supper?"
- Use the flashcards to reinforce new vocabulary and concepts from the poem.
4. Memorization and Recitation (5 minutes)
- Repeat the poem together as a class, encouraging the children to join in.
- Use hand motions or simple gestures to help remember key parts of the poem.
- Allow volunteers to recite lines from the poem individually or in small groups.
5. Creative Activity (10 minutes)
- Provide art supplies and give instructions to draw their own version of the old woman's shoe and her children.
- Encourage creativity: How do they imagine the children? What kind of shoe would they live in?
- For an extended activity, allow children to create a small puppet of the old woman or one of the children.
6. Closing and Review (5 minutes)
- Display the children's artwork around the classroom.
- Recap the poem by asking a few quick questions and encouraging the children to echo back the answers.
- Sing a simple song about shoes or create a short rhyme as a farewell activity.
Assessment:
- Observe participation during the poem reading and discussion.
- Listen to individual recitations and group recitations to assess memorization.
- Review children's artwork for understanding of the poem and creativity.
Extension:
- Send home a copy of the poem for children to practice with their parents.
- Incorporate a shoe-themed day where children can bring in different kinds of shoes to explore and create a "Shoe Museum."
This lesson plan aims to make learning about poems and rhymes engaging and interactive, helping young students in Nursery 2 appreciate the joy of language and storytelling.