Unit 18Books Stories Poems and

RhymesFor Children

Starter activity: Picture book hangman

Learners think of a children’s book in pairs guess the book through a game of hangman

All students will be able to:• List key features of rhymes and poems• List resources used to enhance a story, rhyme, or

poem session• Identify what a story sack is• Plan a story telling session Many students will be able to:• Explain what makes a great story• Compare and contrast rhymes and poems between the

two age ranges Some students will be able to:• Discuss and reflect on ideas with a peer

RECAP: In pairs list ALL the poems and rhymes you know – Be prepared to share with the

whole class.

What is different about rhymes and poems for 0-3

and 3-5yrs

Individually

Produce a poster listing the key features of the rhymes and poems for 0-3 and 3-5yrs

2.2

RECAP – What makes a great story session?

What can aid a story?

Paired Task

List everything you can think off that could develop this story in to an exciting one.

Use poster paper

Task Sheet 3

• Individually complete task sheet 3 – List resources to aid stories, rhymes and poems

Have you met any lesson objectives yet?

In groups explain what a story sack is and how best to use it?

Plan:What do you need to make a book?What will your plot be?Use the story board to support your Planning.What props could you use to support your book?What will your resources be? What else…

Do:How will you execute your planningMake your book

Review:

How much progress have you made?

Start planning your book

Homework

• Gather some resources from home• Bring in a pillow case for next lesson

Review

Check your lesson objectives – Have you met them all?

What would you like help with?

Unit 19Books Stories Poems and

RhymesFor Children

ObjectivesAll students will be able to:•Identify homemaking skills relevant to childcare•Demonstrate sewing skills•List resources and props needed to develop a story sack•Plan and create a story sackMany students will be able to: •Reflect on the process of making the story sackSome students will be able to: •Evaluate the practical session

Name 1 number rhyme each

Why do we need homemaking skills in childcare???

How to sew!

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYoZ5VzCljI

Making your story sack

Use the hand-out provided to sew your story sack – 30mins

Plan• What will you decorate your

story sack with?• What props and resources can

you use in your story sack?• How will you make your props?• Make a list of things you need• Write down deadlines to

complete your tasks

Do

GET MAKING

Review

Evaluate the process of making your story sack

What have you learnt?What will the children gain from your story sack?What did you find easy/hard?Did you keep within the time frame/deadlines?Did you demonstrate safe practice?

List the skills and knowledge you have learnt today

ObjectivesAll students will be able to:•Identify homemaking skills relevant to childcare•Demonstrate sewing skills•List resources and props needed to develop a story sack•Plan and create a story sackMany students will be able to: •Reflect on the process of making the story sackSome students will be able to: •Evaluate the practical session

Unit 19Books Stories Poems and

RhymesFor Children

StarterHum a nursery rhyme to your

partner and they have to guess what it is.

ObjectivesAll students will be able to:•Identify nursery rhymes suitable for 0-3 and 3-5 yrs•Plan a story session for young childrenMany students will be able to: •Demonstrate an effective story sessionSome students will be able to: •Reflect on the story telling session

Plan your own story session

Use you story sack for your story session

Plan 2 rhymes to sing at the end of your session.

1 for a 0-3yr group of children and 1 for a 3-5yr group.

How to read a story?

What does the reader need to do to make it an effective story session?

Look at your assignment brief and familiarise yourself with the skills you need to demonstrate.

Discuss in pairs how you will meet these.

Let’s observe your………

Reflect on the stories already heard and feedback.

ObjectivesAll students will be able to:•Identify nursery rhymes suitable for 0-3 and 3-5 yrs•Plan a story session for young childrenMany students will be able to: •Demonstrate an effective story sessionSome students will be able to: •Reflect on the story telling session