Songs and Poems
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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”) ... Read this tip
Warm Mittens Poem
Warm Mittens I wiggle my left hand, I wiggle my right, inside of my mittens, so warm and so tight. I wiggle my pinkie. I wiggle my thumb, so when ... Read this tip
Penguins Poem
Kids love penguins and this poem that sparks their imagination. What Are They? By Vivian Gould They play in the snow, but they never use sleds. Or wear woolly mittens ... Read this tip
Poem: How to Talk to Your Snowman
How to Talk to Your Snowman by Beverly McLoughland Use words that are pleasing, Like: freezing And snow, Iceberg and igloo And blizzard and blow, Try: Arctic, Antarctic, Say: shiver ... Read this tip
Snow Ball Poem and Lesson
I love Shel Silverstein and my kids think this poem about a snow ball is so very funny! Snow Ball I made myself a snow ball as perfect as could ... Read this tip
Snowflake Song
Here is another cute winter song about snow my kids enjoy singing. Snowflakes (to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) Snowflakes, snowflakes falling down, On the trees and on ... Read this tip
Little Snowman Song
My kids always love to sing. Here is a cute Snowman song to kick off the wintry season. Little Snowman (to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”) I’m a ... Read this tip
Thanksgiving Poem
Here is a great Thanksgiving / fall / harvest poem I wanted to share with you all! Thanksgiving The year has turned its circle, The seasons come and go. The ... Read this tip
Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem Lesson Idea
If you are looking for a quick lesson for the Thanksgiving holiday, you may want to consider an acrostic poem. Introduce students to the format of an acrostic poem – ... Read this tip
Six Little Pilgrims Poem
This Pilgrim poem is similar in format to the “Five Little Turkeys” Poem already submitted but also very cute! Six Little Pilgrims There were six little Pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day, ... Read this tip