Nursery Rhymes Lesson Plans

Nursery Rhyme: Hickory Dickory Dock Objective-TSW use pictures and place in sequential order according to a nursery rhyme. Materials-“Hickory Dickory Dock” nursery rhyme, poem pictures template, glue, large construction paper Procedure- 1. Students recite “Hickory Dickory Dock.” 2. Students cut out pictures to go with nursery rhyme. 3. Students place pictures in sequential order and glue onto construction paper in correct order. 4. Students recite rhyme checking to see if their picture is correct. Evaluation-Ability to place pictures in sequential order.

Objective-TSW identify positional language using a nursery rhyme. TSW listen to and follow directions. Materials-“Hickory Dickory Dock” nursery rhyme, classroom clock, mouse doll, pre-cut mouse and clock (6 of each per student), glue, paper books with 6 pages Procedure- 1. Students recite “Hickory Dickory Dock.” 2. Discuss and review the position words heard in poem (up and down). 3. Students practice placing mouse doll in different positions with clock. 4. Students make a position words book by gluing mouse in teacher read positions. (page 1-mouse is on top of the clock; page2-mouse is behind the clock; page 3-mouse is beside the clock; page 4-mouse is in the clock; page 5-mouse is in front of clock; page 6-mouse is above the clock) Evaluation-Identification of positions and ability to follow directions.

Objective-TSW place numerals in order on a clock using a nursery rhyme. Materials-“Hickory Dickory Dock” nursery rhyme, real clock, pre-made clocks (large circle with pendulum hanging down), cut-out clock numerals 1-12, glue, glitter Procedure- 1. Students recite “Hickory Dickory Dock.” 2. Discuss, read, and identify the numbers on a clock using a real clock. 3. Students glue the numbers on the clock face in the correct places. Glitter in the pendulum for fun! Evaluation-Number order and ability to place numbers in order using a clock example.

Objective-TSW identify rhyming words. TSW be introduced and learn the basics for telling time. TSW create a clock snack. Materials-“Hickory Dickory Dock” nursery rhyme, chart paper, Judy clocks, bagels, cream cheese, raisins Procedure- 1. Students recite “Hickory Dickory Dock.” 2. Discuss rhyming words in poem. Create a class chart of words that rhyme with clock. 3. Students play a clock math game. Using Judy clocks, students pretend to be a mouse. Call out a time and the first mousie to set his clock to the right time wins. 4. Students create a clock snack by spreading cream cheese on a bagel and placing 12 raisins around edges for numbers. Evaluation-Rhyming word and number identification.

Objective-TSW identify opposites using a nursery rhyme. Materials-“Hickory Dickory Dock” nursery rhyme, paper, crayons Procedure- 1. Students recite “Hickory Dickory Dock.” 2. Discuss opposites “up” and “down” in poem. Name other opposites and create a class chart of opposites. 3. Students illustrate 2 opposite words. Teacher writes opposite words for student. Evaluation-Identification of opposites.

Objective-TSW create a nursery rhyme craft. TSW listen to and follow directions. Materials-“Hickory Dickory Dock” nursery rhyme, paper plates, brads, crayons, scissors, glue, mouse and clock templates, Procedure- 1. Students recite “Hickory Dickory Dock.” 2. Color and cut out mouse and clock templates. Glue the numbers onto clock. Teacher puts brad through center of plate, arrows, and mouse (arrows on front of clock & mouse behind clock). 3. Orbit your mouse around clock. 4. Invite students to take turns calling out numbers as students practice positioning mouse on clock. Evaluation-Student participation and ability to listen to and follow directions.

Hickory Dickory Dock

the mouse ran up the clock.

The clock struck one,

the mouse ran down.

Hickory Dickory Dock!