Lesson Plan for Toddler - Poems and Rhymes - Two Little Dicky Birds

### Lesson Plan: "Two Little Dicky Birds" for Toddlers #### Objective: Introduce toddlers to rhythm, rhyme, and simple body movements through the classic nursery rhyme "Two Little Dicky Birds." #### Materials Needed: - Visual aids (finger puppets, bird cut-outs) - Flashcards with simple words (Peter, Paul, fly, come, etc.) - Music or audio of the rhyme - Soft cushions or mats for seating #### Duration: 30 minutes --- ### Lesson Overview: **1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):** - Greet the children warmly and have them sit in a circle. - Start with a simple, fun hello song to get them engaged and comfortable. **2. Introduction to Birds (5 minutes):** - Show pictures or finger puppets of two little birds. - Briefly talk about birds: "Birds have wings, they fly, and they often make sweet sounds." **3. Reciting the Rhyme (5 minutes):** - Introduce the rhyme "Two Little Dicky Birds." - Recite the rhyme slowly and clearly: ``` Two little dicky birds sitting on a wall, One named Peter, one named Paul. Fly away, Peter. Fly away, Paul. Come back, Peter. Come back, Paul. ``` **4. Actions and Movements (5 minutes):** - Teach the children simple hand movements to go with the rhyme: - "Two little dicky birds" (Show two fingers) - "Sitting on a wall" (Place fingers on an imaginary wall) - "Fly away, Peter" (Move one hand behind the back) - "Fly away, Paul" (Move the other hand behind the back) - "Come back, Peter" (Bring one hand back) - "Come back, Paul" (Bring the other hand back) **5. Interactive Session (5 minutes):** - Encourage the children to do the hand movements with you. - Repeat the rhyme a few times until the children get comfortable with the actions and words. **6. Music and Singing (5 minutes):** - Play an audio or sing the rhyme with music. - Invite the children to sing along and do the actions simultaneously. **7. Cool Down and Goodbye (5 minutes):** - Sit everyone back in a circle. - Reiterate the rhyme one last time, praising them for their participation. - Wrap up with a soft goodbye song to calm the children down. --- ### Notes for the Teacher: - Be patient and give plenty of encouragement. - Use expressive tones and facial expressions to maintain engagement. - Monitor and help children who may need extra support with movements. - Keep the atmosphere light and fun to encourage learning through play. By integrating visual aids, music, and physical actions, toddlers can enjoy a multisensory learning experience that reinforces their understanding and enjoyment of nursery rhymes.


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