Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Poems and Rhymes - There Was An Old Woman

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.