### 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
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### 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.
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### 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.