On Monday recite the poem yourself, allowing the children to say, “Over the river and through the wood,” as each stanza is recited. You can recite the poem half a dozen times in this way, and the children will enjoy their part as well as yours.
Tuesday
Teach the children the last line of each of the three stanzas of the poem.
Wednesday
Teach the children the whole of the first stanza of the poem.
Thursday
Teach the children the second stanza of the poem.
Friday
Teach the children all three stanzas of the poem.