Roaring Fun: Exploring ‘A Lion and Two Black Birds’ with Nursery 1
Nursery 1
CLASS: NUR 1
SCHOOL:…..
SUBJECT: POEM CLASS: NUR 1
A lion a lion
A lion has a tail
It is a big head
And a very small waist.
Two little black birds
There are two black birds
Sitting on a wall
One name Peter
One name Paul
Fly away Peter
Fly away Paul
Come back Peter
Come back Paul
Oh come back little little black birds and sit on the wall.
Third Term Nursery
School Suggested Notes and Scheme of work For Nursery 1
Age 1 to 3 years
Third Term
3RD TERM EXAMINATION
Poem Summary: The poem describes two different scenes. The first stanza talks about a lion, highlighting its features like a tail, a big head, and a small waist. The second stanza shifts focus to two black birds named Peter and Paul sitting on a wall. The birds fly away but are invited back to sit on the wall again.
Now, let’s create some questions based on the poem for Nursery 1 students:
- What animal is described in the first stanza of the poem? a) Lion
b) Elephant
c) Giraffe
d) Tiger - What is mentioned about the lion’s tail? a) It is very short
b) It is very long
c) It is missing
d) It is medium-sized - How is the lion’s head described? a) It is small
b) It is big
c) It is round
d) It is square - Who are the characters in the second stanza of the poem? a) Two lions
b) Two black birds
c) Two rabbits
d) Two elephants - What are the names of the black birds? a) Peter and John
b) Peter and Paul
c) Paul and Mary
d) John and Mary - What do the black birds do in the poem? a) They swim in the lake
b) They fly away and come back
c) They hide in the bushes
d) They sing songs
Fun Learning: Physical Education and Safety for Nursery 1 Kids 🏃♀️🧼
Poem Exploration: “A Lion and Two Black Birds”
Let’s begin our adventure with a charming poem that captures the imagination of young minds:
A lion a lion
A lion has a tail
It is a big head
And a very small waist.
Two little black birds
There are two black birds
Sitting on a wall
One named Peter
One named Paul
Fly away Peter
Fly away Paul
Come back Peter
Come back Paul
Oh, come back little little black birds and sit on the wall.
Poem Summary: The poem introduces us to a majestic lion with distinct features and then transitions to two playful black birds named Peter and Paul. The birds fly away momentarily but are beckoned back to their perch on the wall.
Learning Activities:
- Poem Recitation: Encourage students to recite the poem aloud, emphasizing the rhythm and flow of the words.
- Identifying Animals: Discuss the characteristics of lions and birds. Ask students to draw or describe these animals based on the poem.
- Naming Exercise: Practice naming body parts of animals mentioned in the poem (tail, head, waist) for vocabulary enrichment.
- Role-play: Act out the actions of Peter and Paul flying away and returning, fostering creativity and engagement.
- Question and Answer: Use questions like those mentioned earlier to assess comprehension and encourage discussion.
Fun Phonics Adventure: Learning Sounds & Spellings in Nursery 1
- The poem “A Lion and Two Black Birds” describes a majestic ____. a) Tiger
b) Lion
c) Elephant
d) Giraffe - What does the lion have according to the poem? a) Big tail
b) Big head
c) Big feet
d) Big ears - How are the black birds described in the poem? a) Three birds
b) Two birds
c) Four birds
d) Five birds - What are the names of the black birds in the poem? a) John and Mary
b) Peter and Paul
c) Tom and Jerry
d) Alice and Bob - What action do Peter and Paul do in the poem? a) They sleep
b) They fly away and come back
c) They swim
d) They eat - The poem mentions a wall. What do the birds do on the wall? a) They sing
b) They dance
c) They sit
d) They jump - The lion’s head is described as ____. a) Small
b) Big
c) Round
d) Square - What do we ask Peter and Paul to do in the poem? a) Fly away
b) Swim away
c) Sleep away
d) Dance away - Which animal is not mentioned in the poem? a) Lion
b) Elephant
c) Monkey
d) Tiger - The poem is about ____ and ____ birds. a) Two; white
b) Three; colorful
c) Two; black
d) Five; small - What type of animals are Peter and Paul in the poem? a) Lions
b) Birds
c) Elephants
d) Fish - What does the lion have a very small of? a) Waist
b) Tail
c) Head
d) Feet - What color are the birds in the poem? a) Blue
b) Red
c) Black
d) Green - What action do we ask Peter and Paul to do after they fly away? a) Swim back
b) Fly back
c) Sleep back
d) Dance back - What do we encourage in the conclusion of the lesson? a) Sadness
b) Joy
c) Anger
d) Fear
