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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 B: On the Farm
A Day on the Farm
A Day on the Farm" is a wholesome children's tale that follows the life of a farmer and his animals on their beautiful farm.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the animals mentioned in the story? 2. What color was the barn and what was it filled with? 3. What was the farmer's job on the farm? 4. What happened to the fields when it rained? 5. What did the farmer do from sun to sun? 6. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 7. Have you ever visited a farm? What did you see or do there? 8. Why do you think the farmer loved his farm so much? 9. What did you learn from the story about hard work and taking care of animals? 10. What do you think might happen on the farm the next day?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Our Show
Lost in the Woods
A group of friends go on a hiking trip and get lost in the woods, but through teamwork and determination, they manage to find their way back.
Talk about it 1. Have you ever been hiking or camping? 2. What do you think you would do if you were lost in the woods? 3. How do you think the characters in the story felt when they realized they were lost? 4. How did the friends work together to find their way back? 5. Why is it important to listen to your friends and work as a team when you're in a difficult situation?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Paint It Purple
The Adventures of Swinging, Painting, and Exploring
This is a whimsical tale about a group of children who enjoy a day of outdoor fun, swinging, painting, exploring, and discovering surprises behind a mysterious door.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite part of the story? 2. Why do you think the children were excited to swing, paint, and explore outside? 3. What did the children discover behind the door, and why was it exciting? 4. How did the children show their creativity while painting the fence and the paper? 5. Have you ever explored outside and discovered something new and exciting? If so, what was it?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Playful Puppy
Fun and Friends in the Forest
The story "Fun and Friends in the Forest" is about a mouse who meets new friends - a frog, a turtle, and a puppy - and they all have a great time playing with a ball in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Who were the different animals that the mouse met in the forest? 2. What did they play with together? 3. How did the mouse feel when he met his new friends? 4. Why was it important for the mouse to say goodbye to his friends at the end of the day? 5. Do you think the mouse will come back to play with his friends in the future? Why or why not? 6. Have you ever made new friends like the mouse did? 7. What do you think the different animals in the story learned from each other?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Rain in the City
Rainbow Adventures on a Rainy Day
On a rainy day, a group of kids have fun exploring the world around them, including a cloud, the Sun, a rainbow, a drain, a puddle, and an umbrella.
Talk about it 1. What did the kids see when they looked up at the sky? 2. What sound did the rain make when it fell onto the drain? 3. What did the kids use to stay dry when it started to rain? 4. What did the rainbow look like and where did it lead the kids? 5. What did the kids learn about the world around them on this rainy day adventure?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Taking the Bus
The Adventure of the Bus Ride
This is a story about a fun-filled adventure that unfolds as a group of kids ride the bus, wait at the stop, and explore different ways to get to their destination.
Talk about it 1. What modes of transportation did the kids use in the story, and which one did they enjoy the most? 2. How did the kids feel while they were waiting for the bus to arrive, and what did they do to pass the time? 3. What did the kids observe and experience during their bus ride, and what was their favorite part? 4. How did the kids show responsibility by paying for their bus fare, and what did they learn about the value of money? 5. What other places do you think the kids might want to explore in the future, and what modes of transportation would they use to get there?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: The Big Game
The Football Game: A Tale of Fun, Friendship, and Teamwork
A group of friends come together to play and watch a game of football, cheering each other on and learning the value of teamwork and friendship.
Talk about it 1. What is your favorite game to play with your friends? 2. What did the friends in the story learn about working together as a team? 3. How did it feel to cheer for the team during the football game? 4. What was the most exciting part of the story for you? 5. Have you ever played football before? If so, what did you like about it? If not, would you like to try it?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: The Hungry Goat
The Adventures of a Little Goat: Learning from Mistakes
A little goat learns important life lessons about moderation, cleanliness, and perseverance through various challenges and setbacks.
Talk about it 1. What did the little goat learn from his mistake of eating too much? 2. How did the little goat solve his problem of stinky clothes? 3. What did the wise old owl advise the little goat to do? 4. How did the little goat feel about learning math at first? 5. What did the little goat do to improve his math skills? 6. What are some other important life lessons that you can learn from the little goat's adventures? 7. Have you ever made a mistake like the little goat? How did you solve it? 8. How can you use the little goat's story to make better choices in your own life?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: The New Forest Path
The Magical Forest Adventure
The Magical Forest Adventure" is a tale of two children who explore the wonders of a mystical forest, encountering various creatures and learning about the beauty of nature along the way.
Talk about it Here are some questions to ask kids to think about "The Magical Forest Adventure": 1. What creatures did the children encounter in the forest? 2. How did the forest make the children feel? 3. What did the children learn about nature during their adventure? 4. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 5. Have you ever explored a forest or nature trail? What did you see or discover?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Three Baby Birds
Fly away and return home
The story is about a baby bird who grew up, flew away from its nest, and returned home after many years, reminding us to cherish our memories and never forget our roots.
Talk about it 1. What did the baby bird dream about when it was in its nest? 2. How did the baby bird grow and change as it learned to fly and explore the world? 3. Why do you think the nest patiently waited for the bird's return? 4. What did the bird remember about its childhood when it returned home? 5. Why is it important to remember our roots and where we come from?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Too Many Leaves
The Golden Acorn: A Tale of Love and Leaves
The Golden Acorn: A Tale of Love and Leaves" is a heartwarming story about a small girl and her grandma who find a hidden treasure in a pile of leaves and use it as a symbol of their strong bond.
Talk about it 1. What did the small girl and her grandma do in the garden? 2. What did they find in the pile of leaves? 3. Why did the small girl think the golden acorn was a treasure? 4. How did the golden acorn become a symbol of their bond? 5. What did the small girl and her grandma do with the leaves and the golden acorn? 6. Why do you think the small girl and her grandma enjoyed spending time together in the garden? 7. Have you ever found something special in a pile of leaves or somewhere unexpected? 8. What are some of your favorite memories with your family members?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Two Little Dicky Birds
The Dicky Bird's Flight and the Grassy Hill
A dicky bird helps his friend find his way back home on a grassy hill, teaching the valuable lesson of the importance of friendship and cooperation.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. What game did the dicky bird and his friend play? 2. How did the dicky bird help his friend when he got lost? 3. What did the dicky bird and his friend learn from their experience? 4. Why is it important to have friends who can help us when we need it? 5. Can you think of a time when a friend helped you find your way back?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: We Make Cookies
The Magical Adventure of a Brave Little Mouse
A small but courageous mouse embarks on a magical adventure to save his family and friends from a great danger.
Talk about it 1. What was the name of the brave little mouse, and what made him so special? 2. What was the danger that threatened the mouse's family and friends, and how did he plan to stop it? 3. What magical creatures did the mouse meet on his adventure, and what did he learn from them? 4. How did the mouse use his bravery and cleverness to save the day, and what did he learn about himself in the process? 5. What was your favorite part of the story, and why?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: We Pack a Picnic
The Adventures of a Brave Little Mouse
The story follows a small mouse as it embarks on a dangerous journey to find food for its family and faces various obstacles along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. Why did the mouse go on a dangerous journey? 3. What were some of the obstacles that the mouse faced during its journey? 4. How did the mouse show bravery in the face of danger? 5. What did the mouse learn from its adventure?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: What Has This Tail
The Short and Curly Animal with the Long Tail
A short and curly animal with a long tail befriends a kind person and together they have exciting adventures.
Talk about it 1. What kind of animal do you think the short and curly animal might be? 2. What did the person think of the animal when they first met? 3. How did the animal and the person become friends? 4. What adventures did the animal and the person have together? 5. What can we learn from the story about being kind to others?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Where Is Water
The Adventures of the Magical Forest Friends
A group of animal friends go on a quest to find a magical flower to save their forest home from an impending storm.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What kind of problems do the animals face in the story? 3. How do the animals work together to solve their problems? 4. What is the magical flower and how does it help the animals? 5. How do the animals feel when they complete their quest and save their home? 6. Do you think the animals will have more adventures in the future? What might those adventures be? 7. Which character did you like the most and why? 8. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 9. What lesson did you learn from the story? 10. How could you help protect and take care of the forest like the animals in the story did?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Where
The Clever Fox and the Honey Pot
A fox enlists the help of his mother and father to outsmart a bear and obtain honey from a pot, teaching a valuable lesson about the importance of seeking help from loved ones.
Talk about it Here are a few questions you could ask kids to encourage them to think more deeply about the story: 1. What did the fox want to get from the pot, and why did he need help? 2. Why do you think the bear was guarding the honey pot, and how did the fox and his family outsmart him? 3. How did the fox's mother and father help him, and why was it important for him to ask for their help? 4. What did the fox and his family learn from this experience, and how can you apply this lesson in your own life? 5. Can you think of a time when you needed help with something, and who did you ask for assistance?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Winter Fun
Bundle Up for Adventure
Bundle Up for Adventure" is a tale about a group of kids who get ready for a fun-filled day in the snow, dressing up in their warmest clothes to brave the chilly weather and make the most of their winter day.
Talk about it 1. What types of clothing did the kids wear to stay warm in the snow? 2. What were some of the fun things the kids did outside in the snow? 3. Why is it important to dress warmly when playing outside in the winter? 4. How did the warm clothing help the kids enjoy their day outside? 5. Can you think of any other winter activities the kids could do while wearing their warm clothing?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: You and I
The Lost Treasure of the Desert Island
A group of friends set out on a daring adventure to find a legendary treasure on a deserted island, facing challenges and danger along the way.
Talk about it 1. What did the group of friends hope to find on the deserted island? 2. What obstacles did the friends encounter during their adventure? 3. How did the friends work together to overcome the challenges they faced? 4. What did the friends learn about themselves and each other during their adventure? 5. If you were on an adventure to find treasure, what qualities would you want your fellow adventurers to have?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: You Can Go
Adventures of the Playful Creatures
The "Adventures of the Playful Creatures" is a fun and adventurous story about a group of little creatures who explore their world, overcome obstacles, and always find their way back home.
Talk about it Here are a few questions that could be asked to encourage children to think about the story: 1. Who were the main characters in the story, and what did they like to do? 2. What were some of the obstacles that the creatures had to overcome, and how did they overcome them? 3. What do you think the creatures learned from their adventures? 4. Can you think of a time when you had to overcome an obstacle like the creatures in the story? 5. What do you think the creatures might do in their next adventure?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary B: Yours or Mine
The Importance of Self-Care: A Tale of Rooms, Beds, and Wagging Tails
This story emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself through a child-friendly narrative that highlights the significance of a comfortable living space, restful sleep, and enjoying food, while also celebrating the unique and joyous expression of individuality.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the things that made the narrator feel comfortable and happy in their room? 2. How does having a cozy bed and good food make you feel? 3. What is the purpose of a tail, and why do you think it wags when we're happy? 4. What are some things you like to do in your room to make it a special place? 5. How can taking care of ourselves, including getting enough rest and eating healthy food, help us to feel our best?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary C: All About Penguins
The Adventures of the Playful Penguins
The Adventures of the Playful Penguins" is a heartwarming tale of a group of penguins who brave the harsh Antarctic weather to swim, play, and search for food while learning to stick together and overcome challenges along the way.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the challenges the penguins faced in their icy environment, and how did they overcome them? 2. How do you think the penguins communicated with each other, and why do you think it was important for them to work together? 3. Why do you think the penguins liked to swim and play so much, even in such cold water? 4. What are some things that humans can learn from watching and studying the behaviors of penguins? 5. If you could be any animal in the world, would you choose to be a penguin? Why or why not?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary C: All About Spiders
The Mighty Spider's Climb to Eight
The Mighty Spider's Climb to Eight" is a children's poem about a small but determined spider that climbs a can and finds eight eggs to feast on.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about "The Mighty Spider's Climb to Eight": 1. What did the spider see and climb up in the story? 2. How did the spider climb up the can? 3. What did the spider find at the top of the can? 4. How many eggs did the spider find? 5. How did the spider feel after it found the eggs? 6. What do you think the spider did with the eggs? 7. Have you ever seen a spider climb anything before?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary C: Busy At School
Fun-filled Day with Friends
A group of busy kids enjoy a fun-filled day playing games, singing songs, snacking, and using their imaginations to tell stories and create pictures.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite activity that the kids did during their busy day? 2. How do you think the kids felt when they heard their tummies growling and decided to have a snack? 3. Can you think of a different game the kids could have played together? 4. Why is it important to use your imagination and tell stories? 5. Do you think the kids will have more fun-filled days in the future? What do you think they will do?
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