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Poems for the classroom
Short poems for reading aloud, noticing rhythm, and talking about meaning. 2,055 on the shelf, each with a discussion question.
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: What Lives Here
Title: The Child and the Creatures of the Earth
A child learns to appreciate and live in harmony with the animals and creatures of the earth, realizing that they all have a place in the world.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. What animals did the child meet on their walk? 2. How did the child feel when they met the bear? 3. What did the child learn from the animals they met on their walk? 4. How did the child decide to live in harmony with the creatures of the earth? 5. Why is it important to appreciate and respect all living beings?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary A: You Can Dance
The Little Seed's Journey
The Little Seed's Journey" is a heartwarming tale about a small seed's journey towards growth, learning, and becoming a beautiful flower.
Talk about it 1. What was the main character of the story? 2. What challenges did the little seed face during its journey? 3. How did the little seed change over the course of the story? 4. What did the little seed learn during its journey? 5. What was your favorite part of the story, and why? 6. How do you think the little seed felt when it finally bloomed into a beautiful flower? 7. What do you think the story is trying to teach us about growth and learning? 8. How does the little seed's journey compare to our own journeys through life? 9. What do you think the other flowers in the garden thought of the little seed when it first arrived? 10. What do you think happened to the little seed after it bloomed into a flower?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Big
Adventures with Friends: A Trip with Dog, Elephant, and Mouse
A group of animal friends - a dog, elephant, and mouse - go on an exciting adventure together, exploring different modes of transportation and encountering fascinating sights along the way.
Talk about it Here are some questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. Who were the main characters in the story, and what were their names? 2. What were some of the different modes of transportation the characters used during their adventure? 3. What did the characters see during their adventure, and what did they do when they saw the dinosaur? 4. What is your favorite part of the story, and why? 5. If you could go on an adventure with any animal, which animal would you choose and where would you go?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Carlos Counts Kittens
Kitten Joins the Fun: A Numbers Game with Friends
In "Kitten Joins the Fun: A Numbers Game with Friends," a group of young kids including a kitten play a game of jumping in and out of a circle while counting down from six to one.
Talk about it 1. Who are the characters in the story? 2. What game did the kids and the kitten play together? 3. How did the kitten feel when the kids let her join in the game? 4. What was the final outcome of the game? 5. What lesson can we learn from the story about including others in our playtime?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Colorful Eggs
The Magical Land of Colors
The story is about a magical land full of colors where a little chick hatches from a green egg and experiences the joy and wonder of the colorful world around it.
Talk about it 1. What colors did the little chick have on its feathers? 2. What was the name of the magical land in the story? 3. What other colorful things were mentioned in the story? 4. How would you feel if you lived in a world full of bright and vibrant colors like the one in the story? 5. If you could add one more color to the story, what color would it be and why?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Counting Bugs
The Growing Bug: A Tale of Many Legs
The Growing Bug" is a playful and inspiring tale about a small bug learning to embrace growth and change while making new friends in a colorful garden.
Talk about it 1. Who were the characters in the story, and what made each of them unique? 2. What was the little bug's challenge, and how did it overcome it? 3. What did the caterpillar teach the little bug, and how did that help it grow? 4. What did the little bug learn about itself, and how did that change its behavior? 5. What was the lesson of the story, and how can you apply it to your own life?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Farm Animals
The Farm Friends
The Farm Friends" is a poem about the different animals living on a farm and the joy they bring to visitors.
Talk about it 1. What kind of sounds do the animals on the farm make? 2. Which animal on the farm did you like the most and why? 3. Can you name some other animals that might live on a farm? 4. What do you think the animals on the farm like to eat? 5. Have you ever visited a farm? If so, what did you see and hear?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Four
The Magical Forest Adventure
A group of friends embark on a thrilling adventure through a magical forest filled with enchanting creatures and unexpected challenges.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the challenges that the group of friends faced on their adventure? 2. Which enchanted creature did you like the most, and why? 3. What do you think the magical forest looked like, and what would you have done if you were one of the characters on the adventure? 4. Did any of the characters surprise you with their actions or decisions in the story? 5. What did the group of friends learn from their adventure in the magical forest, and how did it change them?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Go Go Go
The Farm Friends: A Tale of Six Animals
The Farm Friends" is a heartwarming tale about six different animals - a duck, a cow, a cat, a pig, a bird, and a dog - who live together in harmony and enjoy each other's company on a farm.
Talk about it 1. What were the names of the six different animals in the story? 2. What was the duck's favorite activity? 3. What did the pig like to do in his free time? 4. How did the bird contribute to the story? 5. What was the dog's role on the farm? 6. How did the different animals get along with each other? 7. What lessons can we learn from the animals' friendships and interactions? 8. Have you ever visited a farm or seen any of these animals in person? 9. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 10. If you could be one of the animals in the story, which one would you choose and why?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: In
Exploring Fun in the Yard: Adventures with Friends
A group of young kids explore the various modes of transportation and play in a bathtub, mud, grass, and even inside their house, in a day filled with fun and adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did the kids find in the yard, and which one did they like the most? 2. Where did the kids explore beyond the bathtub, and what did they do there? 3. What did the kids find inside their house, and how did they play there? 4. How important is it to have fun with friends, and why do you think so? 5. What was your favorite part of the story, and why?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: It Is Fall
Autumn Adventures: Raking Leaves and Finding Treasures
Autumn Adventures" is a fun-filled story about children playing outside in the fall, raking leaves, discovering treasures like acorns and apples, and ending the day by carving a spooky pumpkin.
Talk about it 1. What were the children wearing when they went outside to play in the fall? 2. What did the children find while they were raking leaves? 3. What did the children make with the acorns and apples they found? 4. What did the children do when they saw the moon in the sky? 5. What did the children do with the pumpkin they found? 6. Have you ever gone outside to play in the fall? What did you like about it? 7. What other fall activities do you like to do with your family or friends?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: My Gift for Mom
The Lost Key Adventure
The Lost Key Adventure" is a story about a young girl named Lily who, with the help of her friends, goes on a hunt for a lost key that unlocks a mysterious door in her grandmother's house.
Talk about it Here are some questions to ask kids to think about "The Lost Key Adventure": 1. Why did Lily want to find the key and open the door in her grandmother's house? 2. What challenges did Lily and her friends face during their hunt for the lost key? 3. What did they discover behind the mysterious door, and were they surprised by what they found? 4. How did Lily and her friends work together as a team to solve the problem of the lost key? 5. Have you ever gone on an adventure or treasure hunt with your friends? If so, what was it like, and what did you discover?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: My School Bus
Journey to School
Journey to School" is a poem that follows the journey of a group of kids from home to school, highlighting the different sights and experiences they encounter along the way.
Talk about it 1. What is your favourite part of the journey to school? 2. Why is it important to say goodbye to your parents before entering school? 3. What did you see outside the window during your journey to school? 4. How did you feel when you arrived at school? 5. Do you think the journey to school is an important part of your day? Why or why not?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: On
Adventures in the Backyard: A Kid's Playtime Tale
A young kid's playful adventures in their backyard with skates, bikes, swings, and a touch of homework before bed.
Talk about it 1. What is your favorite activity to do in your own backyard? 2. What do you think the kid learned from doing their homework before playing? 3. If you could fly anywhere in an airplane, where would you go? 4. Why is it important to have a fence around your yard? 5. How did the swing make the kid feel when they were flying up in the air?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: One Insect
The Many-Legged Creature with Three Bodies and One Head
This is a poem about a strange and friendly creature with multiple legs, three bodies, one head, and a colorful appearance that happily roams around.
Talk about it 1. What makes this creature unique? 2. How many legs and bodies does the creature have? 3. What colors make up the creature's body? 4. How would you feel if you saw this creature in real life? 5. Can you think of a name for this friendly creature?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Out
Lost in the Enchanted Forest
After getting lost in the enchanted forest, a young girl must rely on her wits and bravery to navigate her way back home.
Talk about it 1. How did the girl end up in the enchanted forest in the first place? 2. What challenges did the girl face while she was lost in the forest? 3. How did the girl use her wits and bravery to navigate her way back home? 4. What did the girl learn about herself during her adventure in the forest? 5. Would you like to go on an adventure in an enchanted forest? What kind of adventure would you want to have?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Over
Adventures with a Little Bat
A little bat and his bug friend embark on an adventure, exploring a pot, a log, a car, and a bike, only to find themselves in a hole, but they work together to find their way out and continue their journey.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story, and what were they doing? 2. What did the little bat find, and what did he do with it? 3. How did the bat and his bug friend work together to solve a problem? 4. What were some of the things the bat and the bug saw during their adventure? 5. Why do you think the author wrote this story, and what did you learn from it?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Pasta
Pasta: A Versatile and Delicious Treat.
The paragraph describes the different types of pasta, their unique characteristics, and how they can be prepared and enjoyed.
Talk about it 1. What are some different types of pasta mentioned in the poem? 2. What are some ways pasta can be cooked and served? 3. What is your favorite type of pasta and why? 4. Can you think of any other foods that are similar to pasta in shape or texture? 5. Why do you think the author of the poem likes pasta so much?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Pets
A Garden of Animal Friends
The story "A Garden of Animal Friends" is about a group of different animals living harmoniously in a garden, each with their own unique characteristics and abilities, playing, eating, and napping together, and teaching young readers about the importance of love and friendship.
Talk about it Here are a few questions that kids can think about after reading "A Garden of Animal Friends": 1. What kind of animal would you like to be if you could choose, and why? 2. Which animal in the story did you relate to the most, and why? 3. How did the different animals in the story get along with each other? 4. What did you learn about friendship from the animals in the story? 5. What would you do to help make sure that everyone gets along in your community, just like the animals in the story?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Play Ball
Lost in the Wilderness
After getting separated from their group during a camping trip, a family must navigate the dangers of the wilderness and work together to find their way back.
Talk about it 1. How do you think the family felt when they realized they were lost? 2. What are some dangers of being lost in the wilderness, and how did the family try to stay safe? 3. How did the family work together to find their way back? 4. Have you ever been lost or felt scared in an unfamiliar place, and how did you handle it? 5. What are some important things to remember if you ever get lost in the wilderness?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Show Some Love
The Magical Adventure of a Brave Little Girl
In "The Magical Adventure of a Brave Little Girl," a young girl embarks on a magical journey to save her village from a powerful sorcerer.
Talk about it 1. What did the little girl have to do to save her village? 2. How did the magical creatures help the little girl on her journey? 3. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 4. What was the name of the powerful sorcerer the little girl had to defeat? 5. Why do you think the little girl was brave? 6. Would you like to go on a magical adventure like the little girl did? Why or why not?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Spring
Title: "Bunny's Rainbow Adventure in the Spring Rain
A curious bunny explores the wonders of spring, makes new friends, and discovers the beauty of rain and rainbows.
Talk about it 1. What season was it in the story? 2. What did the bunny see when he hopped around in the green? 3. What did the bunny and the bird do when they saw the rainbow? 4. How did the bunny and his friends spend their time when it rained? 5. What did the bunny learn about rain and flowers in the end? 6. Who did the bunny and the bird meet in the garden? 7. What did the bunny and his friends do together in the sunshine? 8. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 9. Can you think of a time when you played with your friends in the rain? 10. What would you like to do with the bunny and his friends if you could join them in their adventure?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Summer Picnics
The Magical Forest Adventure
When a group of friends stumble upon a hidden entrance to a magical forest, they embark on an exciting adventure, discovering the beauty and wonder of the enchanted world.
Talk about it 1. What did the friends discover when they stumbled upon the hidden entrance to the forest? 2. What was the magical world like, and what creatures or characters did the friends meet along the way? 3. What were some of the challenges that the friends faced during their adventure, and how did they overcome them? 4. What was your favorite part of the story, and why? 5. If you could go on an adventure to a magical world, where would you go and what would you do?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Book
The Adventure Book: A Journey through Words and Pages
A young boy's love for reading leads him on an exciting adventure through the pages of a book, discovering letters, words, numbers, and a whole new world to explore.
Talk about it 1. What was the little boy's favorite thing to do? 2. What did the little boy find when he opened up the book? 3. What did the front cover of the book say? 4. What did the little boy see on the back cover of the book? 5. What did the little boy discover on the pages of the book? 6. How did the book make the little boy feel? 7. What was the little boy's favorite part of the book? 8. What did the little boy learn from the book? 9. What adventure would you like to go on through a book? 10. Why is it important to read and explore new books?
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