First Day Of School – Author Unknown She started school this morning, And she seemed so very small. As I walked there besider her In the kindergarten hall. And as she took her place beside Remembering, I saw her as This little girl so much absorbed My eyes were blurred by hastily Oh how I longed to stay with her And something closely kin to fear But she must have her chance to live, And I must share my little girl |
Just Playing Author Unknown
When I’m building in the block area, When I’m getting all dressed up, setting the table, caring for When you see me up to my elbows in paint, or standing at an easel, or molding When you see me sitting in a chair “reading” to an imaginary audience, When you see me combing the bushes for bugs, or When you see me engrossed in a puzzle or some plaything at my When you see me cooking pretend tasty foods, When you see me learning to skip, hop, run, and move my body, When you ask me what I’ve done at school today, and I say, “I Just Played,” |
Learning My Way by Jean Feldman When I listen to a story or look at books each I’m learning to read in my own special When I sing a song or say a rhyme, My listening skills will develop on time. The small muscles I use when I work a puzzle or play Will help me to write a sentence one day. When I jump, wiggle, and run the day My muscles and body are growing strong. When I put away my toys or pass out snacks at I’m really doing my math, too. I will develop my scientific skills by and My coloring, painting, and gluing may look like a But they all encourage my creative best. When you read to me, talk, and listen, I’ll learn to love books and language, it’s Holding me close, hugs, and quality time, Show me that you’re glad you’re mine, When you accept me for who I am and cherish what I I’ll learn to love others and respect them, As you give me choices and let me go. Into an independent adult I will grow. Every minute of every new and exciting I’m learning and growing in my own special |