Young children love songs a lot hence the need for songs and rhymes in their curriculum. It is one way to spice things up in the classroom and get all the children engaged in one activity or another.
This subject is an engaging program designed to enhance young children’s linguistic and auditory skills. It involves mostly rhymes and poems and is taught using a video player or an MP3 player.
The primary aim of the Songs and Rhymes subject is to create a joyful and stimulating learning environment where children can explore language and music. With these songs and rhymes, children develop skills that enhance their ability to recognize and produce rhythmic patterns.
Teaching Nursery 2 children songs and rhymes not only supports linguistic growth but also strengthens social interaction and emotional expression. These are the two skills all children need so they can be able to express themselves and interact with others.
| Source | NAPPS | |||
| Class | NURSERY 2 | |||
| Subject | SONGS AND RHYMES | |||
| Term | FIRST TERM | |||
| Week | Topic | Teachers Activities | Pupil Activities | Learning Resources |
| 1 | TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher explains that stars are examples of heaven bodies | i. Pupils learn the rhymes by repeating the rhymes. ii. Children also learn that star is an example of heavenly bodies. ASSESSMENT: Can you see the star now? | Video, rhyme book |
| 2 | RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY | i. The teacher uses mp3 player to teach the rhymes and song. ii. The teacher explain that rain is a natural phenomenon | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes. ii. Pupils learn that rain is a natural phenomenon ASSESSMENT: Rain give us what? | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 3 | PAT-A-CAKE | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Who made the cake? | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 4 | OLD MACDONALD’S | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Mention things in Old MacDonald’s farm | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 5 | HOT CROSS BUNS | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Where can we see the star? | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 6 | HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: What jumped over the moon? | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 7 | LITTLE JACK HORNER | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Who is little Jack? | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 8 | MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Is Mary’s lamb big or small? | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 9 | A LION, A LION | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: The Lion has a big ………? | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 10 | HEAD, SHOULDER, KNEES AMD TOES | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Touch your ears and toes | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 11 | I HAVE TWO HANDS | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Touch your hands | Mp3 player, rhyme book |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |||
| Term | Second Term | |||
| Week | Topic | Teachers Activities | Pupil Activities | Learning Resources |
| 1 | JACK AND JILL WENT UP TO THE HILL | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Who is Jack? | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 2 | IN A COTTAGE IN A WOOD | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: What is a cottage? | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 3 | OLD MOTHER HUB BOARD | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Identify old mother hub board | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 4 | ONE LITTLE, TWO LITTLE, THREE LITTLE FINGERS | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Touch your finger | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 5 | RAT-TA-TAT-TAT | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Recite | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 6 | LITTLE MISS MUFFETS | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Colour little miss muffet | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 7 | REVIEW WEEKS 1 – 6 | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Answer review questions | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 8 | I SEE THE MOON | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Point at the moon | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 9 | WHERE IS THE THUMBKIN | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Recite | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 10 | WHEN CAT WAKES UP IN THE MORNING | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Recite | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 11 | GOOSEY GOOSEY GENDER | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Recite | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| 12 | PUSSY CAT, PUSSY CAT | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn the rhymes and songs by repeating the rhymes/songs ii. Pupils participate in the role-play ASSESSMENT: Recite | MP4 Player, MP3 Player, rhyme book |
| Term | Third Term | |||
| Week | Topic | Teachers Activities | Pupil Activities | Learning Resources |
| 1 | THE BO-BEEP | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Care. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | Charts, and videos |
| 2 | HOW MUCH IS THE DOG IN THE MEADOW | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn how to respond. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 3 | SEE A PIN AND PICK IT UP | i. The teacher recites the rhymes and sings the song. ii. The teacher role-plays the rhymes/song. | i. Pupils learn about carefulness and safety. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 4 | ON OUR WAY TO GRANDPA | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about farm animals. ASSESSMENT: Colour Grandpa farm. | |
| 5 | OH THE BIG SHIP SAILS | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about transportation. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 6 | DINAH BLOW YOUR HORN | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about transportation. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 7 | DINAH BLOW YOUR HORN | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about transportation. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 8 | DOH A DEAR | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about care. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 9 | KING JESUS WAS A LITTLE CHILD | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about growth. ASSESSMENT: Recite and clap. | |
| 10 | I CAN DO ALL THINGS | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about boldness. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 11 | THE LITTLE PIG WENT TO THE MARKET | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about manners. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
| 12 | LITTLE POLY FLINDER | Recitation and role-play. | i. Pupils learn about the concept of size. ASSESSMENT: Recite. | |
