The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 35: Diddle Diddle Dumpling

Performer: Librivox - Allyson Hester

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

• Look at the poem picture.
• Read or listen to the poem.
• Review the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

John falls asleep with his breeches and one sock still on.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Recite the Title, the Poet's Name, and the Poem

• Each day this week, recite aloud the title of the poem, the name of the poet, and the poem. Instructors may need to prompt children line-by-line.

Activity 2: Narrate the Poem

• After reading or listening to the poem, narrate the poem events aloud using your own words.

Activity 3: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 39 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• Make a bed out of blankets or use your couch.
• As you recite the poem, take off one sock, fall on the bed, and pretend to sleep.

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a warm, comfy bed.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 5

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Diddle Diddle Dumpling.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

John falls asleep with his breeches and one sock still on.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place in John's bedroom.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The narrator (John's father) and his son, John.

4 / 5

Question 5

Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem.

5 / 5

Answer 5

It shows a little boy asleep on the bed wearing his shirt, short pants (breeches), and one sock.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Diddle Diddle Dumpling.'
2. What happens in the poem? John falls asleep with his breeches and one sock still on.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place in John's bedroom.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The narrator (John's father) and his son, John.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows a little boy asleep on the bed wearing his shirt, short pants (breeches), and one sock.