I See the Moon for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Songs and Rhymes
Curriculum Theme: Songs and Rhymes
Previous Lesson: Learning about different sounds
Topic: I SEE THE MOON
Subject Matter: I SEE THE MOON.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the moon in a picture.
• Recite the rhyme “I See the Moon.”
• Name other objects seen in the night sky.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm while singing the song.
• Participate actively in group activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Perform simple actions related to the rhyme.
• Point to the moon when prompted.

Social Domain

• Take turns repeating lines of the rhyme.
• Interact positively with peers during role-play.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Picture of the moon
• Chart of the night sky (showing moon and stars)
• MP4 Player / MP3 Player
• Rhyme book (optional, for teacher reference)
• Flashcards with pictures of the moon and stars

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces pupils to the familiar and observable object of the moon through a simple, repetitive rhyme and song. Learning “I See the Moon” helps 4-year-olds develop their listening skills, memory, and vocabulary related to the natural world. It also encourages participation and expression through singing and actions, connecting language to their daily experiences of looking at the sky.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify some common objects in their environment and enjoy listening to and repeating short songs or chants. They may have seen the moon in the sky at night.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

I SEE THE MOON

The moon is a bright object we see in the sky, especially at night. Sometimes we can also see it during the day.

“I See the Moon” Rhyme

Tune: Traditional Nursery Rhyme

Lyrics:

I see the moon,
And the moon sees me.
God bless the moon,
And God bless me.

Actions:

• “I see the moon”: Point up to the sky.
• “And the moon sees me”: Point to your eyes, then to yourself.
• “God bless the moon”: Raise hands slightly upwards.
• “And God bless me”: Hug yourself gently.

Key Words

• Moon – The round, bright object we see in the sky at night.
• Sky – The space above the Earth where we see the sun, moon, and stars.
• Stars – Tiny, twinkling lights we see in the night sky.

Watch and Sing Along

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53dF23rB8j8

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Repetition, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Greeting

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a familiar “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils what they see in the sky during the day and at night, guiding them to mention the moon.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and share what they see in the sky.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the concept of objects in the sky.

Step 2: Presentation of the Rhyme

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Recitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a picture of the moon and a night sky chart. The teacher then recites the rhyme “I See the Moon” clearly and slowly, demonstrating the simple actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures and listen attentively to the rhyme and watch the teacher’s actions.

Learning Point: Pupils are exposed to the rhyme and its visual representation.

Step 3: Guided Practice (Repetition)

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Repetition/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher recites the rhyme again, line by line, pausing for pupils to repeat each line. The teacher guides pupils to perform the actions along with the words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the rhyme line by line and try to perform the actions with the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils begin to memorise the rhyme and associate words with actions.

Step 4: Song Reinforcement

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Auditory Learning/Singing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “I See the Moon” song using the MP3/MP4 player. The teacher encourages pupils to sing along and do the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the song, sing along, and perform the actions.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning of the rhyme through music and movement.

Step 5: Role-Play and Discussion

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Role-play/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils what else they see in the night sky (e.g., stars). The teacher then leads a simple role-play where pupils pretend to be the moon or stars, making twinkling movements or pointing to the sky.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions about the night sky and participate in the simple role-play, making movements.

Learning Point: Pupils apply their understanding in a creative, interactive way.

Step 6: Video Integration and Further Practice

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “I See the Moon” video, encouraging pupils to watch and sing along. After the video, the teacher leads a final group recitation of the rhyme with actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, sing along, and participate in the final group recitation with actions.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning through visual and auditory reinforcement.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Can you point to the moon in this picture?” (Teacher shows moon picture).
2. “What is the name of the rhyme we learned today?”
3. “Can you say one line from the ‘I See the Moon’ rhyme?”
4. “Show me the action for ‘I see the moon’.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to look for the moon in the sky at night. The teacher leads a closing song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher and sing the closing song.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson on a positive note.

Lesson Keywords

• Moon – The bright object we see in the sky.
• Sky – Where the moon and stars are.
• See – To look at something with your eyes.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who find it difficult to remember the words, the teacher can use hand-over-hand gestures to guide their actions and repeat lines more slowly. Provide individual prompts or pair them with a peer who has grasped the rhyme.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly learn the rhyme, encourage them to identify other objects in the night sky from the chart, such as stars, and describe them briefly. They can also lead the actions for a verse of the rhyme.