The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 77: The First of May

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

The poem advises that a person who rises early and bathes often will remain healthy and attractive.

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 81 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a hawthorn tree. Draw some dew (water drops) on the leaves.
• 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 'The First of May.'

1 / 5

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 5

Answer 2

The poem advises that a person who rises early and bathes often will remain healthy and attractive.

2 / 5

Question 3

Who are the characters in the poem?

3 / 5

Answer 3

The maid

3 / 5

Question 4

Does the poem teach us anything?

4 / 5

Answer 4

To rise early and to bathe often.

4 / 5

Question 5

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

5 / 5

Answer 5

It shows a maid at sunrise, gathering dew from the bushes to wash.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The First of May.'
2. What happens in the poem? The poem advises that a person who rises early and bathes often will remain healthy and attractive.
3. Who are the characters in the poem? The maid
4. Does the poem teach us anything? To rise early and to bathe often.
5. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. It shows a maid at sunrise, gathering dew from the bushes to wash.