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POEM 1- THE SUN

NOTES TO PARENTS & TEACHERS

This poem may be used to teach shapes (particularly the circle shape) to toddlers. For kids who are a little older, this poem may be used to nurture appreciation for nature and the observation of one's immediate environment as we will see in many of the poems ahead.

ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS:

1. Go circle hunting:

Let your child or student show you everything that has a circular shape in your home, at the classroom or at the park. 

2. Let them draw or paint their version of a sunny day.

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POEM 2- MY PARENTS

NOTES TO PARENTS & TEACHERS:

This poem teaches kids gratitude. It is short, impactful and straight to the point. Even though it particularly highlights gratitude to one's parents, one may ask a kid after reading: "Who are you grateful for today?". You may be surprised at what their answers will be.

ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS:

1. Paint a thank you card:
Let kids paint a thank you card for someone they cherish or appreciate.

2. Let them draw a picture of their family.

3. Roleplay ways to help parents at home.

4. Let them make a hand craft gift for their parents.

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POEM 3- MY DOG
 
NOTES TO PARENTS & TEACHERS

This poem introduces kids to age-appropriate humor in a cheerful, joyful and child-centered way.  Humor can help children to build confidence through play and expression, help them associate joy to reading, support social bonding and help them learn to laugh at small frustrations.

ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS:

1. Play doggy detectives-
After reading this poem with your student or your child, ask them: What made bingo bark? Is it a knock at the door, the sock laying around the corner, the flying birdie, or the dancing tree? Surely, they are full of laughs and giggles at this point. The purpose of this is for humor and bonding, or in other words, for laughter and connection.

2. Let them draw, paint and design Bingo's dog house.