The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 58: Pancake Day

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

Pancake day is a day in Great Britain before Lent, where people make pancakes to use up eggs and milk. There is also some ball throwing mentioned in the poem, suggesting children playing catch might recite it in rhythm with the toss of the ball.

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 62 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Act Out the Poem

• In a safe place, play catch with a soft, foam ball while reciting the poem.
• Throw the ball high and roll the ball low along with the poem.

Activity 5: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a large stack of pancakes. Add syrup and butter if you wish.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Activity 6: Make some Pancakes

• Have your own special pancake day this week.
• Children should help instructors measure, pour, and mix ingredients.
• Recite the poem as you make the pancakes.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 3

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Pancake Day.'

1 / 3

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 3

Answer 2

Pancake day is a day in Great Britain before Lent, where people make pancakes to use up eggs and milk. There is also some ball throwing mentioned.

2 / 3

Question 3

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

3 / 3

Answer 3

It shows two children playing catch with a dog running nearby.

3 / 3

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Pancake Day.'
2. What happens in the poem? Pancake day is a day in Great Britain before Lent, where people make pancakes to use up eggs and milk. There is also some ball throwing mentioned.
3. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows two children playing catch with a dog running nearby.