Songs and Poems
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Poem: 5 Little Valentines
5 Little Valentines
Five little valentines were having a race
The first little valentine was frilly with lace.
The second little valentine had a funny face.
The third little valentine said, “I love you”.
The ... Read this tip
Valentine’s Day Song
Valentine’s Day Song
(can be sung to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb)
You’re a special friend of mine,
Friend of mine, friend of mine,
You’re a special friend of mine,
Be my ... Read this tip
Valentine’s Day Poem
Valentine’s Day
If I could be the postman
For just one single time,
I’d choose to carry Valentines
So lovely and so fine.
I would not mind the heavy load,
Or mind my tired feet.
If I ... Read this tip
Poem: On Martin Luther King Day
On Martin Luther King Day
by Sharon Siegeleman
Treat people kindly,
Do what is fair.
Work for all people.
Show that you care.
Change what is wrong,
But, please do not fight.
Think of new ways
To change what ... Read this tip
New Year’s Day Song
New Year’s Day
Tune: Jingle Bells
Author Unknown
New Year’s Day, New Year’s Day
Comes but once a year.
On New Year’s Eve we celebrate
And ring it in with cheer!
New Year’s Day, New Year’s ... Read this tip
A Brand New Year Song
A Brand New Year
Tune: London Bridge
Now we have a brand new year,
Brand new year,
Brand new year.
Now we have a brand new year.
It’s 2010!
Six Little Penguins Poem
Here’s a cute poem that goes well with my January penguin unit.
Six Little Penguins
Their suits are black and their vests are white.
They waddle to the left and they waddle to ... Read this tip
I’m a Little Penguin Poem
Here’s another little penguin poem the kids always enjoy.
I’m a Little Penguin
I’m a little penguin
Black and white.
Short and wobbly
An adorable site.
I can’t fly at all
But I love to swim.
So I’ll ... Read this tip
Poem: Gingerbread Children
This poem goes along with any traditional gingerbread tale. I always bring in gingerbread cookies for the kids to decorate. Before the kids get to eat them, we read this ... Read this tip
Song: The Mitten (Jan Brett)
This song is a great song to sing with the kids after you have read Jan Brett’s “The Mitten.”
The Mitten
(to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
The mitten on ... Read this tip
