One Two Buckle My Shoes for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Songs and Rhymes
Curriculum Theme: Songs and Rhymes
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: ONE TWO BUCKLE MY SHOES
Subject Matter: ONE TWO BUCKLE MY SHOES.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify a shoe when shown.
• Recite the rhyme “One Two Buckle My Shoes” with actions.
• State simple moral lessons from the rhyme.

Affective Domain

• Sing the song “One Two Buckle My Shoes” with enthusiasm.
• Appreciate the importance of self-help skills like buckling shoes.
• Participate actively in group singing and activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Perform the actions associated with the rhyme.
• Attempt to buckle their own shoes or practice the motion.

Social Domain

• Take turns and cooperate during group activities.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Real shoes (e.g., school shoes, sandals, trainers)
• Picture cards of various types of shoes
• A chart with the rhyme lyrics “One Two Buckle My Shoes”
• Number cards 1 and 2

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces children to the traditional rhyme “One Two Buckle My Shoes,” which helps them develop early numeracy skills through counting, enhances language and memory through repetition, and promotes self-help skills by encouraging them to learn how to buckle their own shoes. It also fosters a sense of rhythm and coordination.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise simple numbers like one and two, have seen and worn shoes, and enjoy singing simple songs.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ONE TWO BUCKLE MY SHOES

The rhyme “One Two Buckle My Shoes” is a fun way to learn to count, recognise shoes, and practice a useful life skill: buckling shoes. It helps us remember numbers and encourages us to be tidy and independent.

The Rhyme: One Two Buckle My Shoes

Tune: Traditional Nursery Rhyme Tune

Lyrics:

One, two,
Buckle my shoe.
Three, four,
Shut the door.
Five, six,
Pick up sticks.
Seven, eight,
Lay them straight.
Nine, ten,
A big fat hen.

Actions:

• One, two: Hold up one finger, then two fingers.
• Buckle my shoe: Pretend to bend down and buckle a shoe.
• Three, four: Hold up three fingers, then four fingers.
• Shut the door: Make a closing motion with hands.
• Five, six: Hold up five fingers, then six fingers.
• Pick up sticks: Pretend to pick up small sticks from the floor.
• Seven, eight: Hold up seven fingers, then eight fingers.
• Lay them straight: Pretend to lay sticks in a straight line.
• Nine, ten: Hold up nine fingers, then ten fingers.
• A big fat hen: Make a large, round shape with hands or flap arms like a hen.

How to use the rhyme: The teacher will lead the singing and actions, encouraging pupils to imitate. We will repeat it several times to help everyone learn the words and movements.

Identifying Shoes

Shoes are what we wear on our feet to protect them. They come in different types like sandals, trainers, and school shoes. Many shoes have buckles, laces, or Velcro to keep them on our feet.

Moral Lessons from the Rhyme

• Self-help: Learning to buckle your own shoe helps you become more independent.
• Tidiness: “Pick up sticks, lay them straight” reminds us to be tidy and organised.
• Counting: The rhyme helps us practice counting from one to ten.

Key Words

• Buckle – a fastener used to hold straps or shoes together.
• Shoes – coverings for the feet, typically made of leather or other durable material.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display real shoes and picture cards of different shoes.
• Show number cards for 1 and 2.
• Point to the words on the rhyme chart as they are sung.
• Demonstrate the actions clearly.

Watch and Sing Along

Let’s watch a video of the “One Two Buckle My Shoes” rhyme and sing along with the actions!

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads them in a short “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils what they wear on their feet to school.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and share what they wear on their feet.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the topic of shoes.

Step 2: Presentation of the Rhyme

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Modelling/Recitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the rhyme “One Two Buckle My Shoes” and recites it slowly, performing the actions clearly. The teacher points to the words on the chart as she recites.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and observe the teacher’s actions.

Learning Point: Pupils become familiar with the rhyme and its actions.

Step 3: Guided Recitation and Actions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in reciting the rhyme together, line by line, encouraging them to join in with the actions. The teacher repeats the rhyme several times, increasing the speed slightly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the rhyme along with the teacher and perform the actions.

Learning Point: Pupils learn the words and actions of the rhyme through repetition and practice.

Step 4: Identifying Shoes

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Recognition/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays real shoes and picture cards of different shoes. The teacher asks pupils to identify a shoe and name different types of shoes they see. The teacher points out the buckles on shoes.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify shoes, point to buckles, and name different types of shoes they know.

Learning Point: Pupils improve their ability to identify shoes and understand their features.

Step 5: Practising Buckling

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration/Skill Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to buckle a shoe using a real shoe. The teacher then encourages pupils to practice the buckling motion with their own shoes (if they have buckles) or pretend to buckle a shoe.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration and attempt to buckle their shoes or mimic the action.

Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and practice a self-help skill.

Step 6: Moral Lessons Discussion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Value Impartation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils what important things they learned from the rhyme, focusing on self-help (buckling shoes) and tidiness (“pick up sticks”).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their thoughts on the lessons learned from the rhyme.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the moral values embedded in the rhyme.

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 show me a shoe?” (Teacher holds up various items, including a shoe).
2. “Let’s sing ‘One Two Buckle My Shoes’ again with the actions.”
3. “What is one important thing the rhyme teaches us?”

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: Recap/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always try to buckle their shoes by themselves. The teacher leads a final quick sing-along of the rhyme.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along and tidy up their learning materials.

Learning Point: The lesson is reinforced, and pupils are encouraged to practice the skill at home.

Lesson Keywords

• Buckle – a clip or fastener used to hold things together, like on a shoe.
• Shoes – coverings for our feet that protect them.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils struggling with the rhyme, the teacher can provide more one-on-one repetition, use larger picture cards, or guide their hands for the buckling motion. They can focus on just the first four lines of the rhyme.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the rhyme and actions, the teacher can ask them to count objects beyond ten, identify different parts of a shoe (sole, laces, tongue), or draw a shoe.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a variety of real shoes, including one with a buckle, and clear picture cards. The key is active participation; encourage children to sing loudly and perform the actions with enthusiasm. Repeat the rhyme multiple times throughout the lesson to aid memorisation. When discussing buckling, emphasise safety and encourage attempts rather than perfection. Observe if pupils can point to a shoe and make the buckling motion as a clear indicator of understanding.