This sample lesson provides parents with a preview of what their child will be learning.
This sample lesson provides parents with a preview of what their child will be learning.
“Noah and the Big Boat”
Noah and the Big Boat
Noah was a man so kind and bright,
He walked with God and lived upright.
One day God said, “The earth is bad,
They hurt each other, that makes me sad.”
"Build a boat, so big and wide,
To keep all creatures safe inside!"
Bring your family, don’t delay,
And lead the animals on their way!"
The lions roared, the dogs went bark,
They all came running to the ark.
The cows went moo, the sheep went baa,
The horses went neigh, the ducks went quack
Inside the ark, they stayed so dry,
As stormy clouds filled the sky.
For forty days, for forty nights,
The rain poured down, no land in sight.
Then one day, the rain was through,
The sun emerged, the sky turned blue.
And Noah sent a dove to see,
And fly with hope above the sea!
The dove returned, a branch in beak,
A message clear—no need to speak!
The land was dry, the time was near,
To leave the ark with joyful cheer!
God made a rainbow, bright and high,
A promise shining in the sky.
No more floods to fill the land,
God keeps His word, just as planned!
Grade Level: KindergartenSubject: English Language ArtsDuration: 45 minutes
Benchmarks Addressed
ELA.K.R.1.1, ELA.K.R.1.4, ELA.K.C.1.2
ELA.K.C.1.4, ELA.K.C.5.1, ELA.K.C.2.1
ELA.K.R.3.2Lesson Steps
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Ask students: “Have you ever heard about Noah and the ark?”
Show a picture of an ark and ask what animals they might find on it.
2. Read Aloud the Poem (10 minutes)
Read “Noah and the Big Boat” with expression.
Reread and pause to let students join in on repeating lines and animal sounds.
Highlight rhyming words at the end of each line.
📚 ELA.K.R.1.4 – Identify rhyme
📚 ELA.K.R.1.1 – Identify characters (Noah), setting (ark, storm), and events
3. Guided Discussion (5 minutes)
Who is the poem about?
What happens in the poem?
What animals are in the ark?
What happens after the rain?
🗣️ ELA.K.R.3.2 – Retell story with characters, setting, and events
4. Activity Station (15 minutes)
Choice A: Narrative Drawing/Writing
Students draw and dictate or write one part of the poem (e.g., the animals entering the ark, the rainbow in the sky).
✏️ ELA.K.C.1.2 – Create a narrative
✏️ ELA.K.C.1.4 – Provide factual information (e.g., animals, rainbow, rain)
Choice B: Ark Retelling Craft
Use pre-cut animal stickers or pictures. Students glue 2 of each into an ark template and retell what happened in the poem using their craft.
🎨 ELA.K.C.5.1 – Use multimedia elements
5. Closing Circle (5 minutes)
Invite volunteers to share what they drew or wrote.
Ask: “What did God promise with the rainbow?”
Review rhyming words and character names again.
🗣️ ELA.K.C.2.1 – Present orally using complete sentences
🧠 ELA.K.R.1.1 / ELA.K.R.3.2 – Review comprehension
Music enhances children's learning experience in joyful and effective ways.
1. Warm-Up (10 minutes) – Discussing the Message
Display on board:
“God made a rainbow, bright and high,
A promise shining in the sky.”
Ask students:
What do you think this line means?
What kind of “promise” do you think God made to Noah?
How does this song make you feel about God’s care for people and animals?
Mini-Discussion:
Explain that “Noah and the Big Boat” is a song that teaches about faith, listening to God, and trusting His promises.
The rainbow in the song is a symbol of hope and God’s faithfulness.
Transition:
Tell students: “Now, let’s read and sing through the song together to see how Noah showed his faith.”
2. Shared Reading (15 minutes) – Reading and Understanding
Activity:
Sing “Noah and the Big Boat” together as a class (choral reading).
Emphasize rhythm, rhyme, and fluency.
During Singing:
Pause after each stanza and ask:
What is happening in this part?
What did Noah do when God spoke to him?
How did the animals behave?
How did Noah know the storm was ending?
Sight Word Practice:
Highlight common sight words from the song (examples: and, the, to, for, was, with, said, his, they).
3. Vocabulary & Figurative Language (15 minutes) – Exploring Meaning
Anchor Chart Title:
🌈 “Words and Symbols from Noah and the Big Boat” 🌧️
Word or Symbol Meaning / Explanation
Ark The big boat Noah built to protect his family and animals.
Upright Doing what is right; living in a good way.
Dove A bird that brought hope and showed peace.
Rainbow A promise from God that He would never flood the earth again.
Storm / Rain Hard times that test faith.
“A promise shining in the sky” Figurative language that means God’s word always brings hope.