Kindergarden - Nursery Rhymes and Fables

166 Nursery Rhymes and Fables: Supplemental Guide 9A | Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

And one for the dame,

[Tell students, “Dame is an old English word used for a woman.”]

[Say the next verse in a high pitched voice and hold up the number three with

your fingers.]

And one for the little boy

Who lives down the lane.

[Tell students, “A lane is a small street or road.” Move one hand forward in a

straight line.]

Third Read Using Echo Technique

Directions: I am going to say the first line of “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep.”

Then you will echo the words.

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

 Show image 9A-1: Sheep with three bags of wool

Baa, baa, black sheep,

Have you any wool?

Yes, sir, yes, sir,

Three bags full.

One for the master,

And one for the dame,

And one for the little boy

Who lives down the lane.

Fourth Read Using Echo Technique with Motions

Directions: I am going to say the first line of “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” and

do the motions that go with it. Then you will echo the words and do the

motions.

Note: Pause after each line and prompt students to echo and do the

motions.