The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 46: Hush-a-bye

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

A daddy takes care of a baby. He talks or sings the poem to calm the baby.

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 50 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a baby in a cradle.
• 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 'Hush-a-bye.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

A daddy takes care of a baby. He talks or sings the poem to calm the baby.

2 / 5

Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The poem takes place at the family's home.

3 / 5

Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

4 / 5

Answer 4

The daddy (the narrator), the mommy, and the baby.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

A man tries to calm a crying baby. The baby lies in a cradle. The man sits on a chair and tries to talk or sing the baby out of crying.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Hush-a-bye.'
2. What happens in the poem? A daddy takes care of a baby. He talks or sings the poem to calm the baby.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place at the family's home.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The daddy (the narrator), the mommy, and the baby.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. A man tries to calm a crying baby. The baby lies in a cradle. The man sits on a chair and tries to talk or sing the baby out of crying.