Kindergarden - Nursery Rhymes and Fables

Nursery Rhymes and Fables: Supplemental Guide 6A | Star Light, Star Bright 109

Presenting the Read-Aloud 5 minutes

Star Light, Star Bright

First Read

 Show image 6A-1: Child at window, making a wish upon a star

Star light, star bright,

First star I see tonight,

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have the wish I wish tonight.

Second Read with Motions

 Show image 6A-1: Child at window, making a wish upon a star

Star light, star bright,

[Sign star by pointing the index finger up using alternating motions.]

First star I see tonight,

[Mime seeing.]

I wish I may, I wish I might,

[Tell students, “Wish means to hope for something you want.” Sign wish by

forming a cup with right hand and moving it from your throat down to your

heart.]

Have the wish I wish tonight.

[Squeeze yourself tightly with your arms.]

Third Read Using Echo Technique

Directions: I am going to say the first line of “Star Light, Star Bright.”

Then you will echo my words.

Note: Pause after each line and prompt students to echo.