On the bright yellow bus we go,
To school or to a show,
With our brother by our side,
Our brushes and books inside.

The city is busy and brown,
But we see bright buildings around,
With businessmen on their way,
Working hard throughout the day.

We cross a bridge over the stream,
Where the sun’s bright rays gleam,
We bring a snack for our ride,
And take care not to let it slide.

Our teacher tells us not to burn,
As we learn and take our turn,
To share, to listen, and to care,
With our classmates everywhere.

We may not always agree,
And sometimes we say “but wait and see,”
But with respect and kindness too,
We can build a brighter future anew.

So let’s board the bus and ride,
With our brother by our side,
Learning and growing every day,
In our own bright and special way.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the poem:

1. What color is the bus in the poem? Why do you think the author chose that color?
2. What are some of the things the kids do on the bus?
3. Who is the brother in the poem, and what role does he play in the story?
4. What are some of the lessons the kids learn as they ride the bus and go about their day?
5. What is your favorite part of the poem, and why?