# Lesson Plan: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
## Grade Level: Toddlers (Ages 2-3)
## Duration: 30 minutes
### Objective:
- Introduce toddlers to the classic nursery rhyme "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
- Develop early literacy skills through repetition and rhyme.
- Encourage creative expression through crafts and movement.
### Materials Needed:
- Lyrics to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
- Star-shaped cutouts
- Glue, glitter, markers
- Star stickers
- Soft music instrumental of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
- A soft, plush star or a cardboard cutout of a star
- Flashlight (optional, for "star" effects)
### Preparation:
- Print or write out the lyrics to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
- Prepare star crafts materials on a table.
- Ensure you have space for movement activities.
### Activities:
#### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Welcome the toddlers and gather them in a circle.
2. Introduce the topic by holding up the plush star or star cutout.
3. Ask the children if they have ever seen stars in the sky.
#### Singing the Rhyme (10 minutes)
1. Explain that you are going to sing a special song about a little star.
2. Sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" slowly with clear articulation.
3. Encourage the toddlers to sing along with hand gestures:
- Twinkle fingers for "twinkle, twinkle"
- Pointing upwards for "little star"
- Spreading arms wide for "how I wonder what you are"
4. Repeat the song 2-3 times, or until the children become familiar with it.
#### Craft Activity: Star Art (10 minutes)
1. Transition to the craft table and show the children how to make star art.
2. Provide star cutouts and guide the toddlers to decorate them using glue, glitter, and markers.
3. Assist the children where needed and praise their creativity.
4. Optionally, help them place star stickers on their craft.
#### Movement Activity: Star Dance (5 minutes)
1. Gather the children and explain that they will dance like twinkling stars.
2. Play the soft instrumental version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
3. Show them how to "twinkle" their fingers and move lightly on their feet.
4. Encourage them to dance and twinkle around the room.
5. Option: Use a flashlight to create "star" effects on the walls and ceiling.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. Gather the children back in a circle.
2. Ask them to hold up their star crafts and show each other.
3. Sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" one last time with everyone’s stars.
4. Thank the children for their participation and creativity.
5. Hand out star stickers as a reward for a great job.
### Follow-Up Activities:
1. Read a story about stars or nighttime.
2. Play a calming, star-themed music playlist during quiet time.
3. Create a sensory bin filled with star-shaped items and glitter for tactile exploration.
### Assessment:
- Observe children's participation and engagement during the rhyme and activities.
- Note their ability to follow along with gestures and sing parts of the rhyme.
- Evaluate the completed star crafts for involvement and creativity.