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Lively Sounds
Language Development Lesson Plan
Lively Sounds Lesson Plan

Lively Sounds

A Journey Through Rhymes

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Lesson OverviewLearning Standards

The lesson plan focuses on enhancing language development in infants aged 6 to 18 months through engaging activities centered around rhymes. It begins with a welcoming song to create a comfortable environment, followed by an interactive storytime using a vibrant picture book that highlights rhyming words. Infants participate in a rhythmic activity using simple instruments, engaging with nursery rhymes through clapping and tapping that emphasizes rhythm. A movement song encourages physical activity and bonding between caregivers and infants. The session concludes with a final rhyme and encourages caregivers to explore flashcards and picture books with their infants, reinforcing the importance of shared reading. The plan emphasizes observation of engagement and interaction to assess participation, while also suggesting follow-up activities for ongoing rhyme exploration at home.

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EL.IF.LA.RHY.7
EL.IF.LA.RHY.7
Demonstrate an awareness of the sounds of language through rhyming activities
EL.IF.LA.RHY.8
EL.IF.LA.RHY.8
Develop phonological awareness through repeated exposure to rhymes and songs
EL.IF.LA.RHY.4
EL.IF.LA.RHY.4
Engage in rhyming activities (e.g., rhyming games, rhyming books)
EL.IF.LA.RHY.2
EL.IF.LA.RHY.2
Identify and produce patterns of rhyme in familiar songs and rhymes
EL.IF.LA.RHY.6
EL.IF.LA.RHY.6
Participate in group activities involving rhyme (e.g., group rhyming games, circle time rhymes)
EL.IF.LA.RHY.5
EL.IF.LA.RHY.5
Progressively increase vocabulary through exposure to rhyming words
EL.IF.LA.RHY.1
EL.IF.LA.RHY.1
Recognize and produce rhyming words (e.g., cat-hat, dog-log)
LevelInfant
SubjectLanguage Development
Subject AreaRhyme Time
Age Range0 to 1
AudienceGroup
LanguageEnglish
Duration35 mins