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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 L: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Breakfast Visitor
A little bear's breakfast is interrupted by a surprise visitor, but he learns that unexpected interruptions can bring joy and new friendships.
Talk about it 1. How did the little bear feel when he heard the knock on the door during breakfast? 2. How did the little bear's attitude change when he realized it was his friend at the door? 3. Why do you think it's important to be open to unexpected interruptions or changes to our plans? 4. What are some fun things that you can do with your friends when they come to visit? 5. How did the little bear's day change because of his surprise visitor?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: How to Make Ice Cream
The Young Chef's Sweet Creation
A young chef creates a delicious dessert with the help of some ingredients, a sealable bag, and a variety of toppings.
Talk about it 1. What ingredients did the young chef use to make her dessert? 2. How did the young chef create the cookies? 3. What toppings did she use to decorate the cookies? 4. Why is it important to share our creations with others? 5. Have you ever made a dessert before, and if so, what did you make?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: How We Measure
The Adventures of a Curious Cat
The story follows the curious cat's mischievous adventures as she explores the world beyond her home.
Talk about it 1. What did the cat do that was mischievous or adventurous? 2. How did the cat's owners react to her explorations? 3. What was the cat's favorite thing she discovered on her adventures? 4. How did the cat's adventures change her personality or behavior? 5. What would you do if you were a cat and could explore the world like the cat in the story?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Im the Guest
The Little Guest's Adventure with the Kind Hostess
A little guest overcomes her nervousness and enjoys a day full of fun and adventure with a kind hostess, despite encountering a hissing cat along the way.
Talk about it Here are some questions to ask kids to think about "The Little Guest's Adventure with the Kind Hostess": 1. How did the little guest feel when she first arrived at the hostess's house? 2. What did the hostess do to make the little guest feel more comfortable and welcome? 3. What animal did the little guest and the hostess encounter during their adventure, and how did they react to it? 4. What were some of the fun activities that the little guest and the hostess did together during the day? 5. How did the little guest feel at the end of the story, and what did she say to the hostess?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Introducing Planet Earth
Adventures Across the Globe: Exploring the North Pole, Equator, and Beyond
This story is a fun and educational journey for kids, introducing them to the North Pole, equator, continents, and navigation tools like longitude and latitude.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to help them think about the story: 1. What are some of the differences between the North Pole and the equator? 2. Can you name some of the continents we talked about in the story? 3. How do longitude and latitude help us navigate? 4. What are some of the things you might see or do if you visited the North Pole or the equator? 5. What other parts of the world would you like to learn about?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Jane Goodall
The Marvelous Chimpanzee: A Story of Curiosity and Discovery
In "The Marvelous Chimpanzee: A Story of Curiosity and Discovery," readers follow a group of scientists as they study and learn about the fascinating behavior and abilities of chimpanzees.
Talk about it 1. What did the scientists in the story want to learn about chimpanzees? 2. How did the chimpanzees use tools and communicate with each other? 3. What did the story teach you about different species and their unique behaviors? 4. What did you think was the most interesting thing you learned about chimpanzees in the story? 5. Do you think it's important to study and learn about different species? Why or why not?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Jessica Loves Soccer
The Neighborhood Champions: A Teamwork Tale
A group of young friends in a neighborhood work together, overcome challenges, and strive to become champions on the soccer field.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What was the goal of the team in the story? 3. How did the teammates work together to achieve their goal? 4. What did the coach do to help the team improve? 5. How did the referee help the team play fair? 6. What were some of the challenges the team faced while working towards the championship? 7. How did the team resolve their differences when things got miserable? 8. What did you learn about the importance of teamwork from the story?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Joeys Stop Sign
The City Council Meeting: Where Voices Are Heard
This is a poem for young kids about the importance of research, petitions, discussion, and the use of the microphone in a city council meeting where everyone's voice is heard, and important issues are discussed and decided.
Talk about it 1. What is a city council meeting? 2. Why is it important for everyone's voice to be heard in a city council meeting? 3. How can someone make their opinion heard in a city council meeting? 4. What are some examples of important issues that might be discussed at a city council meeting? 5. How do the decisions made at a city council meeting impact people in the community?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Kenya
The Noble Tribe: Protecting the Rare Savanna
This is a story about a noble tribe living in the highlands who work hard to protect the rare beauty of the savanna and its creatures, while also taking care of their own crops to thrive.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story and where do they live? 2. What do the tribe members do to protect the savanna and its creatures? 3. How do the tribe members work together to grow their crops? 4. Why is it important to protect the rare beauty of the savanna? 5. What can we learn from the noble tribe's way of life and how can we apply it to our own lives?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Marias Family Christmas
The Night Before Navidad
The Night Before Navidad" tells the story of children's anticipation for Christmas, as they decorate their house and eagerly await the arrival of Santa and their relatives.
Talk about it 1. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 2. How do you decorate your house for Christmas? 3. Do you have any special traditions that you and your family do for Christmas? 4. How do you feel on Christmas Eve when you're waiting for Santa to come? 5. What did you learn about the importance of spending time with family during the holidays?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Noise in the Night
Whispers in the Cozy Tent
A group of young kids gathered in a cozy tent to share secrets, but when one of them started snoring, they frantically tried to keep the noise down, eventually returning to whispering and giggling quietly.
Talk about it 1. What did the kids do when they heard the loud snore? 2. How did the kids feel when they thought they might wake the other boys up? 3. What did the kids do when the snoring finally stopped? 4. Why do you think the tent was a cozy and warm place for the kids to be? 5. Have you ever had to be quiet so you wouldn't wake someone up? What did you do to stay quiet?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Oil A Messy Resource
Saving the Well: A Tale of Resource Protection
This is a children's story about the importance of protecting our natural resources and the impact of oil spills on the environment, as a community comes together to clean up a leak from an oil well.
Talk about it 1. Why is it important to protect our natural resources like oil wells? 2. How did the animals and plants in the story get affected by the oil spill? 3. What can we do to help prevent oil spills and protect the environment? 4. How can we work together as a community to clean up and restore areas affected by an oil spill? 5. What can we learn from this story about the impact of our actions on the environment and the importance of taking care of our planet?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Owls Overhead
Surviving in the Mysterious Habitat
This story explores how different species rely on their unique abilities to survive in a mysterious habitat full of predators and prey.
Talk about it 1. What does it mean to rely on something? Which animals in the story rely on their abilities to survive? 2. Why is it important for animals to have different skills for survival? 3. Can you think of any animals that live in a mysterious habitat? What makes it mysterious? 4. Why is it important for animals to have a habitat to live in? 5. How do animals defend themselves against attack? Can you think of any other ways animals protect themselves from predators?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Plant Defenses
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Talk about it Sure, here are some questions you could ask kids to help them think about a story: 1. Who are the main characters in the story, and what are their goals? 2. What are some of the obstacles or challenges the characters face in the story, and how do they try to overcome them? 3. What is the setting of the story, and how does it affect the characters and the plot? 4. What is the main message or theme of the story, and what can we learn from it? 5. How did the story make you feel, and why? 6. What would you do if you were in the same situation as one of the characters? 7. Did the story have a satisfying ending, and why or why not? 8. What are some possible ways the story could have ended differently, and how would that have changed the outcome? 9. What were some of your favorite parts of the story, and why? 10. Would you recommend this story to a friend, and why or why not?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Roadside Oddities
The Monument Adventure: A Museum Tale for Kids
The Monument Adventure" is a tale of a museum filled with attractions and stories that inspire kids to create their own heroic tales while learning the importance of standing up for what is right.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. What was your favorite part of "The Monument Adventure" story? 2. What did you learn from the heroes' stories in the museum? 3. How did the monument inspire the kids to create their own tales? 4. What is the message of the story? Why is it important to stand up for what is right? 5. If you could create your own monument, what would it be and why?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Sending Messages
From Slow to Instant: The Power of Messaging Technology
The story explores the impact of instant messaging technology and how it revolutionized communication across the world, bringing people closer and creating new possibilities.
Talk about it 1. What is the invention that changed the world in the story, and how does it work? 2. How does instant messaging technology make it easier for people to communicate with one another? 3. What are some of the benefits of being able to connect with people from all over the world? 4. How can we use technology in a responsible and respectful way to build positive relationships with others? 5. Can you think of any examples from your own life where instant messaging technology has helped you connect with someone in a new and exciting way?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Shoes Around the World
Around the World in Eight Words
This is a poetic journey through different countries and cultures, introducing young kids to words and objects unique to each place.
Talk about it 1. What do you think the Northern Lights in Sweden look like? 2. Have you ever seen a windmill or wooden shoes like klompen in Holland? 3. Can you name an animal that is native to Australia? 4. What do you think a babouche, a shoe from Morocco, looks like? 5. Which country would you like to visit the most, and why?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Sign Language and Hand Talk
The Power of Signing: A Story of Communication and Inspiration
This is a story that celebrates the power of sign language as a means of communication, and how it inspires us to connect with others who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
Talk about it 1. What is sign language and how is it used to communicate? 2. How do people who are deaf use their sense of touch to communicate through sign language? 3. What can we do to learn more about sign language and support those who use it to communicate? 4. How can we make sure that everyone feels included and understood, regardless of their ability to hear or speak? 5. Have you ever met someone who uses sign language to communicate, and what did you learn from them?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: Smelly Clyde
The Magic of a Giving Tree
A young boy discovers the magical powers of a giving tree, which brings him and his community joy and prosperity for years to come.
Talk about it 1. What was the giving tree like, and why do you think the boy liked it so much? 2. How did the boy use the tree to help his community, and what kind of impact did it have? 3. What would you do if you found a tree like this in your neighborhood? 4. Do you think the tree was truly magic, or was there something else at play? 5. Why do you think it's important to be generous and give back to your community?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: The 100th Day Project
The Unlikely Friendship
A chance encounter between two vastly different creatures leads to an unlikely friendship and an unexpected adventure.
Talk about it 1. What were the two creatures in the story and how were they different from each other? 2. How did the two creatures become friends, and what activities did they enjoy doing together? 3. What was the unexpected adventure that the two friends went on, and how did they work together to overcome the challenges they faced? 4. What did the two friends learn from each other, and how did their friendship change them? 5. Have you ever made an unlikely friend, and what did you learn from them?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: The Igloo
The Little Girl and the Grizzly Bear: A Rainbow Rescue Tale
A little girl's act of kindness in rescuing a grizzly bear from an igloo leads to an unexpected friendship, culminating in the joyous sighting of a rainbow.
Talk about it Here are some questions you can ask kids to think about the story: 1. What was the little girl doing before she heard a grumble from inside the igloo? 2. Why did the little girl feel surprised when she found a grizzly bear trapped inside the igloo? 3. Why do you think the little girl decided to help the bear even though she was scared at first? 4. What did the little girl use to chip away the icy wall and free the bear? 5. How did the grizzly bear react when the little girl saved him? 6. What did the little girl and the bear see when they looked up at the sky? 7. Why did the little girl and the bear become friends? 8. What was the most important lesson you learned from this story? 9. Have you ever helped someone in need like the little girl did? How did it make you feel? 10. Can you think of another way the little girl and the bear could have become friends?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: The Power of Magnets
Magnetism: The Invisible Force
This story explains the concept of magnetism to young children, highlighting its power to attract, repel, and generate electricity.
Talk about it 1. What is magnetism, and how does it work? 2. How do magnets attract and repel each other, and what can we use this force for? 3. How do generators use magnetism to create electricity, and why is this important? 4. Can you think of any examples of magnetism that you see in your everyday life? 5. Why do you think magnetism is an invisible force, and how does this affect our understanding of it?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: The Tinosaur
Time Marches On: The Tale of Extinct Creatures
Time Marches On" is a tale of awe-inspiring prehistoric creatures, their eventual extinction, and the importance of preserving their legacy.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the different types of dinosaurs mentioned in the story? 2. What was the reason for the extinction of the dinosaurs? 3. Why do you think it's important to learn about creatures that no longer exist? 4. Which dinosaur mentioned in the story would you like to learn more about and why? 5. Do you think there are any creatures alive today that might become extinct in the future?
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Poem RAZ Vocabulary L: The Vampire Dentist
The Vampire's Dental Dilemma
The Vampire's Dental Dilemma" is a poem for young kids that tells the story of a vampire who, with the help of his butler and a dentist, overcomes his fear and gets his teeth inspected and cleaned.
Talk about it Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story: 1. Who was the main character in the story, and what did he like to do at night? 2. What was the problem the vampire faced, and who helped him solve it? 3. Why were the villagers afraid of the vampire, and how did he feel about this? 4. What did the vampire learn from his visit to the dentist, and why is it important to take care of our teeth? 5. How did the story end, and what did the vampire do after his teeth were cleaned?
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