Once upon a time, in a land far away
There lived a little mason, who worked all day
He had his trusty miter, to cut things right
And his nailer, to hold everything tight

He worked with lumen, to make things bright
And built windows with muntin, to let in light
He used molding to make things neat
And built mantels for warmth and heat

He used marble, so shiny and clean
And added mullions, to make things serene
To hold it all together, he used mortar and mastic
To make his creations, absolutely fantastic

And so, the little mason worked with pride
Creating things that would last, with joy inside
His creations, for all to see
The work of a skilled mason, as good as can be.

Reflections

1. What tools did the little mason use to create his structures?
2. What materials did he use to build the windows and the mantels?
3. What do you think made the mason's creations magical?
4. Why do you think the mason used mortar and mastic to hold his structures together?
5. What do you think the little mason's creations might look like?