Inside: Free Back-to-School poetry bundle!
Hi Friends! Here in Canada it's September which means it's back to school time!
I have a collection of 5 poems to share with you today, all of which have a fall or back-to-school theme.
Most of the poems are suitable for K-2 but the Names poem is probably great for Grade 3, as well! This poem would also pair really well with the well-known and loved Chrysanthemum book by Kevin Henkes.
BTW, I didn't write any of the poems. I've collected them over the years and don't know who the original poets are. But if you know, please leave a comment and I'll happily give them the proper attribution.
I've listed the poems below, but if you scroll all the way to the bottom you can click on a link to download the whole package in a pdf file.
I decided not to include any clip art with these poems, because sometimes I think it's nice for the kids to draw their own illustrations. You could even pair some of the poems with guided drawings, for example How to Draw a Bus, and How to Draw Maple Leaves.
Enjoy!
School
I
like school.
I
read and work and play.
I
like school.
I
learn new things each day.
I
like school.
I
write, I sing and run.
I
like school.
It's
great to have such fun.
The
School Bus
Summer
is over
Leaves
are brown
The
school bus goes
All
over town
The
kids are waiting
In
the sun
They
hop on the bus
Ready
for fun!
The Leaves
The
leaves are falling
From
the trees
Yellow,
brown, and red.
They
patter softly
Like
the rain~
One
landed on my head!
One
or Two
I
like myself.
I
like me fine.
I
play by myself,
A lot
of the time.
I
like you, too.
I
like you fine.
We
play together
A lot
of the time.
I
play alone.
I
play with you.
Fun
can be had
By
one or two!
Names
Cheer
for your name, let’s hear your name.
Say
it with a shout!
Giggle
your name and wiggle your name.
Really
let it out!
Growl
your name and howl your name.
Stretch
it until it’s long!
Chant
your name and pant your name.
Sing
it like a song.
Clap
your name and snap your name.
Announce
it loud and clear!
Spell
your name and yell your name.
Tell
the world you’re here!
DOWNLOAD: Back-to-School Poetry
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