Spring is Here

Spring at Last

Warmer times at last.

Winter is in the past.

Breezy spring days.

Welcome bright sun rays.

Temperatures up and down.

Bring a smile not a frown.

Tree buds suddenly appear.

The chirping birds are here.

Returning geese honk so loud.

Baby animals join the crowd.

Hear the baseball bat crack.

Springtime is finally back.

Days of clouds and rain.

Drops on your window pane.

Green grass and flowers grow.

It's time for the springtime show.

What do you like best about spring? Is there anything you don't like? What are signs of spring where you live? Write and illustrate your response.

Earth Needs Plants

Plants

Every plant is a living thing,

But only people can play and sing.

Plants give flowers, vegetables, or fruit each day.

They live and grow, but have nothing to say.

Plants give food for people and animals to eat.

Eating various fruit and vegetables each day Is a healthy treat. 

Plants need soil, water and even sun.

Planting a tiny seed in soil can be such fun.

Plants are important for the planet where we live.

Care for plants because they have so much to give.

Spring is just around the corner. Do you look forward to seeing green in the spring? Why or why not? What flowers and plants do you like best? Write and illustrate your response.

WritingAll the Time

Write, Write, Write! 

Write about your family

Or write about yourself.

Get that old journal

Down off the shelf.

Write a short poem

Or a very long story.

Write something cheery and fun

Or something frightening and gory. 

The sky is the limit

You can write anything.

Write about deep outer space

Or a royal queen and king.

Keep your writing to yourself

Or share with your best friend.

Topics to write about

Never come to an end.

Do you keep a journal? Would you like to? Why or why not? What is your favorite thing to write about? Why? Write all about writing.

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The Giant Panda

The Giant Panda

The giant panda 

all black and white.

Forages for bamboo

All day and night.

China knows how special 

Their giant pandas are.

In many zoos this animal

Is the cutest star.

With their pigeon-tod gait

Giant pandas move on and on.

Processing tasty bamboo

Until every bit is gone.

Little pandas tumble and play.

They climb trees on their own.

The cub is cared for by its mother

Until time to live alone.

Pandas are rare animals 

And are protected with care.

We treasure the giant pandas

And are happy they are there.

What do you know about the giant panda? Can you learn more? Do you think they should be protected? Why or why not? Write about the giant panda.

Happy New Year!

 Hello New Year

To 2020, we say goodbye..

To 2021, we say hi.

The year was an interesting one.

Some parts were bad, others were fun.

Reflect on what was right and wrong. 

Time for a whole new song.

Set a goal that you can attain.

Flush negativity down the drain. 

Smile! It's a new year.

Face each day with cheer.

The old year is at an end.

Find a hobby or a new friend.

Get moving, it's going to be fine.

It's 2021's time to shine.

Send a greeting big or small.

Happy New Year to one and all.

What did you think of the year 2020? Why? Will you set a resolution for the next year? What will it be? Why? Write about the old year and the new year.

Holiday Decorating

 Decorating for the Holidays

Colorful ornaments 

of green and red.

Hanging high

Above your head.

Homemade decorations

Or from the store.

Cheer up the place

More and more.

Round, square,

Big or small.

Enjoy decorations

One and all.

Do you enjoy decorating for the holidays? Why or why not? What decorations do you enjoy the most? Do you prefer to make your ornaments or buy them from the store? Write all about ornaments and decorating for the holidays.

Winter of 2020

Winter Arrives

December is last in the show.

Freezing winds gust and blow.

Zip up your winter coat.

Wrap a scarf around your throat.

Summer heat is long gone.

Snowflakes cover the lawn.

There are parties and celebrations.

Days off and winter vacations.

Cozy inside with family and friends

Until the winter weather ends.

Hot cocoa and games to play

Will keep the winter blues away. 

Is it cold where you live? Do you like to spend winter inside or outside? What do you like to do in winter? Write and illustrate your response.

November of 2020

Fall is Here

It's Autumn Time

Orange leaves in October

Fall from the trees.

Allergies are all around

Making you sneeze.

Bright sun is the best

On a warm Autumn day.

You're hoping the little black bugs

Will just go away.

Pumpkins  from the patch

Make everyone smile.

Enjoy the season of fall

Because it lasts for just a while.

What are your favorite autumn activities? Are there things you don't like about fall? Write and illustrate your thoughts.

School Days

What do you like about school?
Do you like math, science,
or learning history?
Is gym class your
favorite place to be?

What do you like about school?
Do you like writing and
Learning to sing a song?
Do you enjoy talking with friends
and getting along?

What do you like about school?
Do you like computers and
drawing in art class?
Do you like taking tests
and trying to pass?

Write about school. Tell what you like and dislike about school. Will school feel and look different this year? Explain.

End of July

End of July

July is winding down
In every city and town.
The cicadas wine and sing.
Soon school bells will ring.

Days are humid and hazy.
You're feeling hot and lazy.
Enjoy watermelon and lemonade.
Read a book in the shade.

Don't worry about how many days to go.
Summer isn't done with her show.
Swim and have fun with friends
Until summer officially ends.


Do you like the end of July? What is special about this time in your area? What things do you enjoy doing? Why? Explain.

Back to School 2020

Back to School 2020


Will you learn from home
Or go to a school?
You might be with your teacher in person
Or use an online tool.

No matter how you attend school
Challenge yourself and don't slack.
It's time for you to achieve.
Your brain is ready to go back!


How will you be going back to school this year? Are you happy or sad about it? Why? Write about going back to school in the year 2020.

Sounds of Summer

Construction hammering down the block.
Cars zooming and blasting rock.
Splashing sounds from a backyard pool.
The sounds of summer are so cool!

Happy birds chirping from the tree.
Listen for the sound of a buzzing bee.
Boys and girls bouncing a ball.
Which summer sounds are best of all?


What are your favorite summer sounds? Do you enjoy hearing birds in the morning, kids playing in the afternoon, or crickets on a hot summer night? Write about your favorite and least favorite sounds of summer.

Birds in Town

Who are Those Birds?

Who are those little songbirds in town?
The mama has feathers of grayish brown.
The male shows off like a team mascot.
In red feathers he thinks he's hot.

They might live in a shady tree
Or in the backyard for all to see.
The male cardinal helps his wife.
These special birds mate for life.

They eat insects and love birdseed.
Fruit and buds are what they need.
We like their tunes and hope they stay.
The cardinals sing for us every day.

What can you do with a box?

Boxes

What can you do with a box?
Is it big or small?
Put a collection inside.
Boxes are fun for all.

Do you have a giant box?
Is it narrow or really wide?
Pretend you are a spy
Hiding deep inside.

Maybe your box is an air plane
Flying high in the sky.
You can do anything with a box.
Go on and give it a try.

Decorate your box
With stickers, glitter, and glue.
No matter how old you are
A box is fun for you.


Do you like to play with boxes? Why or why not? how can you use your imagination to pretend with a box? How can you help a younger sibling or friend pretend with a box?

Are you a collector? What special items are in your box.

Write all about boxes.