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A World Of PoetryAnd SongsFor Kids

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Cuvnt nainte......................................................................................................4Capitolul I- SEASONS....................................................................................5

Down! Down! .............................................................................................5The Leaves of The Trees.............................................................................6The Leaves Are Falling Down....................................................................6October .......................................................................................................7November....................................................................................................7January........................................................................................................7Snow............................................................................................................8The Snowman..............................................................................................8Little Snowman...........................................................................................8Good-Bye Winter........................................................................................9Spring..........................................................................................................9March Wind.................................................................................................9Winds of March...........................................................................................9March ........................................................................................................10April...........................................................................................................10Springtime.................................................................................................10Spring........................................................................................................10Summer ....................................................................................................11Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall...................................................................11Seasons of The Year..................................................................................12

Capitolul II- FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP.................................................13My Family.................................................................................................13Cousins are Cozy.......................................................................................13Friendship..................................................................................................14Friends.......................................................................................................14Friend of mine...........................................................................................14Friends.......................................................................................................14A Circle of Friends....................................................................................14My Friend..................................................................................................15Friendship..................................................................................................15I Am Special..............................................................................................15All of Me...................................................................................................16Me..............................................................................................................16

4Capitolul III- FOOD.........................................................................................16We' re Going To Make A Cake.................................................................16I Eat...........................................................................................................17Are You Eating?........................................................................................17Wash Your Hands.....................................................................................18Potato.........................................................................................................18Hug Sandwich...........................................................................................18

Capitolul IV- AT SCHOOL.............................................................................19Welcome....................................................................................................19I Am...........................................................................................................19Where is?...................................................................................................19School Morning.........................................................................................20Start the Day with a Smile.........................................................................21Good Morning Song..................................................................................21How Do You Do?......................................................................................22Good Morning Boogie...............................................................................23Good Morning, Good Morning.................................................................23This is the Way We Say Good- Bye..........................................................24Good-Bye, Good-Bye................................................................................24I Am Waiting.............................................................................................25Two Feet Go Tap.......................................................................................25Open Them, Shut Them............................................................................25Ready to Listen.........................................................................................26Make a Circle............................................................................................27Stand Up Tall.............................................................................................27Lining Up..................................................................................................28School........................................................................................................29My Promise...............................................................................................30A Circle of Friends....................................................................................31Learner' s Creed.........................................................................................31Class Promise............................................................................................32My School Pledge.....................................................................................32Important Rules.........................................................................................32

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7I. SEASONSDown! Down!Down, down!

Yellow and brownThe leaves are falling

Over the town.September is a timeOf beginning for all,Beginning of schoolBeginning of fall.

The sunflower childrenNod to the sun.Summer is over,Fall has begun!

The leaves are fallingOne by one.

Summer's overSchool's begun.Off to schoolWe go togetherIn September'sSunny weather.

"Come, little leaves," said the wind one day,"Come o'er the meadows with me and play:

Put on your dresses of red and gold -For summer is gone and the days grow cold."

8The Leaves of the Trees

(to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus")The leaves of the trees turn orange and red

orange and red, orange and redThe leaves of the trees turn orange and red

All through the town.The leaves of the trees come tumbling down

tumbling down, tumbling downThe leaves of the trees come tumbling down

All through the town.The leaves on the ground go swish, swish, swish

Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish,The leaves on the ground go swish, swish, swish

All through the town.

The Leaves are Falling Down

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")The leaves are falling downThe leaves are falling downSchool is here and fall in nearThe leaves are falling down.The leaves are falling downThe leaves are falling down

Some are red and some are brownThe leaves are falling down.The leaves are falling downThe leaves are falling down

They tickle your nose and touch your toesThe leaves are falling down.

9OctoberOctober's the month

When the smallest breezeGives us a showerOf autumn leaves.

Bonfires and pumpkins,Leaves sailing down

October is redAnd golden and brown.

NovemberNo shade, no shine,

No butterflies, no bees,No fruits, no flowers,No leaves, no birds,

November.

NovemberNo sunshine, lots of rain,

No warm days, snow again!No bugs or bees

No leaves on trees.You must rememberThis is November!

JanuaryJanuary

Now is here ...A fine new start

For a whole new year.

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The snow comes downIn the dark of night.When we awake

The world is white.In January

When there's snow,We get our sledsAnd away we go.

JanuaryJanuary sparkles.January's bold.

January huffs and puffs.January's cold.

SnowThe snow fell gently all the night.It made a blanket soft and white.

It covered houses, flowers and groundBut did not make a single sound.

The SnowmanOne day we built a snowman,We built him out of snow;

You should have seen how fine he was,All white from top to toe.

Little Snowman(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")I'm a little snowman round and fat,

Here are my mittens,Here is my hat.

Add a little scarf and a carrot nose.You stand so tall when the cold wind blows.

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Goodbye WinterGoodbye winter,Goodbye winter,Goodbye winter,Please go away!

Spring

(to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")Spring, spring is coming soon,

Grass is green and flowers bloom,Birds returning from the south,Bees are buzzing all about,

Leaves are buddign everywhere,Spring, spring is finally here!

March WindMarch wind is a jolly fellow;He likes to joke and play.

He turns umbrellas inside outAnd blows men's hats away.He calls the pussy willowsAnd whispers in each ear,

"Wake up you lazy little seeds,Don't you know that spring is here.

Winds Of MarchWinds of March, we welcome you,

There is work for you to do.Work and play and blow all day,

Blow the winter cold away.

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MarchNever mind March, we know

You're not really madOr angry or bad.

You're only blowing the winter awayTo get the world readyFor April and May.

AprilApril is a rainbow month,

Of sudden springtime showers.Bright with golden daffodilsand lots of pretty flowers.

Springtime

(to the tune of "The Muffin Man")Springtime is garden time,Garden time, garden time,

Get your spades and come outdoors,Springtime is here!

Springtime is planting time,Planting time, planting time,

Get your seeds and come outdoors,Springtime is here!

Springtime is jumping time,Jumping time, jumping time,

Get your ropes and come outdoors,Springtime is here!

Springtime is singing time,Singing time, singing time,Children sing a happy song,

Springtime is here!

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SpringI love the spring.For every day

There's something newThat's come to stay.

Another budAnother birdAnother blade

The sun has stirred.

SpringSpring makes the world a happy place

You see a smile on every face.Flowers come out and birds arrive,

Oh, isn't it great to be alive?

SummerSummer brings us nice warm sun

For swimming, fishing, and lots of fun;For finding seashells in the sand;

For sunbathing to get a tan;To do all these things and moreAt the beach and seashore.

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall(to the tune of "This Old Man")Winter, Spring, Summer, FallThere are seasons, four in all.

Weather changes, sun and rain and snow,Leaves fall down and flowers grow.

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Winter, Spring, Summer, FallThere are seasons, four in all.Look outside and you will seeJust what season it will be!

Seasons of the Year(to the tune of "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush")

CHORUS:Here we go round the year again,The year again, the year again.

Here we go round the year again,To greet the different seasons.Wintertime is time for snow.To the south, the birds will go.It's too cold for plants to grow

Because it is the winter.Here we go round the year again,The year again, the year again.

Here we go round the year again,To greet the different seasons.

In the springtime, days grow warm.On the plants, the new buds form.Bees and bugs come out to swarm

Because it is the spring.CHORUS

In summertime, the days are hot.Ice cold drinks I drink a lot!At the beach, I've got a spotBecause it is the summer.

CHORUSFall is here, the air is cool.

Days are short, it's back to school.

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Raking leaves is now the ruleBecause it is autumn.

II. FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIPMy family

Our family comesFrom many homes,Our hair is straight,Our hair is brown,Our hair is curled,Our eyes are blue,

Our skins are differentColors, too.

We're girls and boys,We're big and small,We're young and old,We're short and tall.We're everythingThat we can beAnd still we are

A family.We laugh and cry,We work and play,We help each other

Every day.The world's a lovely

Place to beBecause we are

A family.

Cousins are CozyCousins are cozy

Wherever they're from;They feel like your familyWhenever they come.

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Some people have many;Most people have some.

Cousins are cozy,Wherever they're from.

FriendshipI have a friend

Whose name is ( )And we have fun together.

We laugh and playAnd sing all day

In any kind of weather.

FriendsFriends careFriends share

We need friendsEverywhere!

Friend of Mine(can be sung to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb)

Will you be a friend of mine, a friend of mine, a friend of mine?Will you be a friend of mine and (insert an action) around with me?

(name) is a friend of mine, friend of mine, friend of mine,(name) is a friend of mine, who (insert same action) around with me.

FriendsFriends at schoolAre big and small.Friends at schoolAre best of all!

A Circle of FriendsWe've joined together as classmates

as the new year begins...

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A year full of learningwhile we become friends.We'll share and be kindas we work and play.

And our friendship will growwith each passing day.

My FriendMy friend is nice.We like to play

We play together every day.We laugh and cryAnd laugh again

Because, you see, we'reFriendsFriendsFriends!

Friendship(to the tune of "You are my Sunshine")

You are my best friend,My very best friend,You make me happy,

Everyday,You share your great snacks,You share your best toys,

So please don't takeMy best friend away.

I am Special(to the tune of "Frere Jacques")

I am special,I am special,Look at me,You will see,

Someone very special,

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Someone very special,It is me,It is me.

I am SpecialHundreds of birds in the sky,Hundreds of fish in the sea,

Hundreds of flowers in the fieldBut there's only one of me!

All of MeSee my eyes.See my nose.See my fingers.See my toes.See my lips.See my knee.

Now you have seen all of me!Me

I have 10 little fingersAnd 10 little toes,

2 little arms,And 1 little nose.1 little mouth,

And 2 little ears,2 little eyes

For smiles and for tears.1 little head

And 2 little feet,1 little chinThat's me!

III. FOODWe're Going To Make a Cake

(to the tune of "The Farmer's in his Dell")

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We're going to make a cake, we're going to make a cake;We're going to make it really big,

Because we all like cake.Flour in the bowl, flour in the bowl;

Stir it with a great big spoon,Flour in the bowl.

continue with other ingredients: sugar, salt,raisins, butter, etc.

Put it in the oven, put it in the oven;Take care not to slam the door,

Until it's nicely cooked.Icing on the top, icing on the top;Spread it with a big, flat knife,

Icing on the top.We all have a piece, we all have a piece;

Some for you and some for me,There's some for everyone.

And now it's all gone, and now it's all gone;Yumm it was very good,

Now it's all gone.

I EatI eat apples

crunch, crunch, crunchI eat sandwiches

munch, munch, munchI eat lollipopslick, lick, lick

But I eat ice creamquick, quick, quick!Are You Eating

(to the tune of "Are You Sleeping")

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Are you eating, are you eatingHealthy foods, healthy foods?

For your body needs them, for your body needs themEveryday, everyday.Wash Your HandsWash your hands,Before you eat,

A good health rule,That's hard to beat.For better work,For better play,

Eat three good meals,Every day.

PotatoOne potato, two potato,Three potato, four;I like mashed potato,

May I please have some more?

Hug Sandwich

(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")Gather children in a circle with two children in the middle.

I'm the peanut butter,(first child points to their chest)

I'm the jam,(second child points to their chest)

We stick togetherWhen we can.

(children hug each other)Bread will gently squeeze us,

(outside circle of children gently hugs the two in the middleSquish, squish, squish,

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We make a yummyHug sandwich!

IV. AT SCHOOLWelcome

Welcome children, I'm glad you're here.We're all going to have a wonderful year!

We'll draw and we'll write,We'll sing and we'll play,We'll paint and we'll build,

And learn new things each day!

I am(to the tune of Frere Jacques)

I am (name),I am (name),

That's my name,That's my name,

I am glad to be here,I am glad to be here,At school today,At school today.

Where is...(can be sung to the tune of Frere Jacques)

Where is (name),Where is (name),

Here I am, here I am,How are you today (name)?

Very well thank-you.Yes indeed, yes indeed.

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(to the tune of "B-I-N-G-O")There was a class that had a girl/boy,

And ____ was her/his name-o,Jump, jump ____ (child's name),Jump, jump, ____ (child's name),Jump, jump, ____ (child's name),We're glad you're here today.

School MorningSchool is waitingCan't be late.Hurry! Hurry!Half-past eight.Out the door

And down the street,Then softly, quietly,Take your seat.

(to the tune of "Happy Birthday")Good Morning to youGood Morning to youGood Morning Dear _Good Morning to you!

Good morning it's time to rise,Stand up and wipe your sleepy eyes.

Reach and stretch for the sky,Hold your hands way up high.

Bend your body and touch the ground,Stand up straight, now turn around.

Point to your eyes, point to your nose,

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Jump up and down and touch your toes.Clap your hands, stomp your feet,

Let's start the day, now find your seat.

Start the Day With a SmileThis is the way we start the dayStart the day, start the day,

This is the way we start the day,So early in the morning.

First we smile and shake a hand,Shake a hand, shake a hand,

First we smile and shake a hand,So early in the morning.Then we sit down quietly,

Quietly, quietly,Then we sit down quietly,So early in the morning.We listen very carefully,Carefully, carefully,

We listen very carefully,So early in the morning.

Good Morning Song(to the tune of Brownie Smile)

I awoke this morning, ate my breakfast early.I dressed by myself and to school I hurry.

School, school, here I am today.Now I am ready to read and sing and play.

Good Morning SongOh, the duck says "Quack",and the cow says "Moo",

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the old red rooster says"Cock-a-doodle-doo".The sheep says "Baa",

and the cat says "Meow",but I say "Good Morning

when I see you!

Good MorningI say good morning to the sun,Good morning to the hills,

Good morning to the chickies and the hen."cluck, cluck".

Good morning to the rooster,Good morning to the cow,

Good morning piggies in the pen."oink, oink".

I say, "Good morning, good morning,"To everything in sight.And when I am finished

It's time to say "Good night".

Good MorningGood Morning to the school,Good morning to the flag,

Good morning to the pencils and the pens.Good morning to the teacher,Good morning to the kids,

Good morning to learning with my friends.

How Do You Do?(tune of If You're Happy and You Know It)Good morning, (first name and last name).

How are you?

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Good morning, (first name and last name).How are you?

How are you this special day?We're glad you cam to play.

Good morning, (first name and last name).How are you?

Good Morning BoogieHello Neighbor, what do you say?

(Children bow to each other)It's going to be a happy day.(Children clap hands together)

So greet your neighbor,(Children give each other high fives)

And boogie on down.(Children wiggle their hips)

Give 'em a bump,(Children bump their hips together)

and turn around.(Children turn around)

Good morning, good morning!Good morning, good morning!

School has begun.Good morning, good morning!

Isn't it fun!Pencils and crayonsScissors and glueErasers and paperReading books, too.

Good morning, good morning!School has begun.

Good morning, good morning!Isn't it fun!

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This is the Way We Say Good ByeThis is the way we say good-bye,Say good-bye, say good-bye.

This is the way we say good-bye,To all our friends at school!

Good Bye! See you !

Good Bye, Good ByeGood bye, good bye,Our day is done,

We've worked, we've played,We've had some fun,

So let's be happy, and safe, and kind,Until we're together,

Another day.

Good Bye(to the tune of the Snow White's Hi Ho, Hi Ho song)

Good bye, good bye,It's off to home we go.

We've worked and playedAnd had a good day.Good bye, good bye.

Our work is done and it's time to go.We had a busy day,

It won't be long til we meet again...I'll see you all on _____ (tomorrow's day).

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To Encourage Listening and Coming Together1, 2, 3 eyes on me. (teacher says)1, 2 eyes on you. (students say)

I am Waiting(to the tune of "Frere Jacques")

I am waiting,I am waiting,Just for you,Just for you,

Show me that you're ready,Show me that you're ready,

1, 2, 3 - eyes on me!1, 2, 3 - looking at me!1, 2, 3 - smiling at me!

Right hand, left hand,give a little clap.

Right hand, left hand,put them on your lap.

Two Feet Go TapTwo little feet go tap, tap, tap,

Two little hands go clap, clap, clap.I stand up quietly by my chair, then...Two little arms reach hight in the air.Two little feet go jump, jump, jump,

Two little fists go thump, thump, thump.One little body goes round and round,And one little child sits quietly down.

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Open Them, Shut ThemOpen them, shut them,Open them, shut them,Open them, shut them,And give a little clap.Open them, shut them,Open them, shut them,Open them, shut them,And give a little snap.Open them, shut them,Open them, shut them,Open them, shut them,And give a little pat.Open them, shut them,Open them, shut them,Open them, shut them,

And put them in your lap.

(to the tune of "Here we go 'round the Mulberry Bush)Place your hands in your lap, in your lap, in your lap.

Place your hands in your lap so they won't touch a friend.Keep your voices nice and quiet, nice and quiet, nice and quiet.

Keep your voices nice and quite so we may listen/begin.

I'm a ready listenerRead me a book

Hands in my lap at the teacher I lookWhen I am ready the teacher will say

This is the book that I have for you today.

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Ready to ListenLet your hands go clap, clap, clap;Let your fingers snap, snap, snap;

Let your lips go very round,But do not make a sound.

Fold your hands and close each eye;Take a breath and softly sigh;

Ahhhhhhh.

(to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It")If you're ready for a story find a seatIf you're ready for a story find a seat

If you're ready for a story check your hands and then your feetIf you're ready for a story find a seat.

Make a Circle(to the tune of "Oh My Darling, Clementine")

Make a circle,Make a circle,Make a circle,Like the sun -

Everybody make a circle,Make a circle,Like the sun.

Stand up TallStand up tall,

Hands in the air,Now sit down,In your chair,

Clap your hands,All around town,Smile and smile,

And flop like a clown.

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For Lining Up & Walking in HallsI'm giving myself a great big hug.I'm standing straight and tall.

I'm looking straight in front of me.I'm ready for the hall.

(to the tune Mary Had a Little Lamb)Come and follow me in a line,

me in a line, me in a line.Come and follow me in a line,

hush now we will go.

Every time I get in line,I stand so straight and tall;

I keep my arms down by my side,I do not move at all.

My head is facing forward,My eyes look straight ahead;

My lips are closed, my eyes are open,Listening to what is said.

Lining UpI will not shove,I will not push,

I will not try to pass.I will not lag behind the rest,I'll line up with my class!

(to the tune of "Hokey Pokey")

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I keep my eyes straight aheadI keep my hands at my side

I keep myself very quiet as I walk right down the hall.No one will hear us,We will be so quiet.

That's how we walk in lineSHHHHHHHHH

(to the tune of "Hokey Pokey")We keep our eyes straight ahead,We keep our hands at our sides,We keep our feet so so quiet,As right out the door we glide,We move so fine in a line,

No one turns themselves around,That's what it's all about ----Being quiet!

(to the tune of "Do Wah Ditty")Here we come just a-walkin down the hallSinging do wah ditty ditty dum ditty doo.

Like a number one, hands by our sides and standing tallSinging do wah ditty ditty dum ditty doo!

We look good, we look good!We look fine, we look fine!We look good, we look fine,

Here we go in our line!

SchoolI am in school to learn.

I will follow the directions of my teachers.I will not say unkind things to others.I will report problems to the teachers.

I will try my very best.I am in school to learn.

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We raise our hands to speak.We work quietly at our seats.We use voices soft and sweet.

We keep our places tidy and neat.We are helpful, friendly, and fair.We take turns and willingly share.

I make mistakes so I can learn.I learn so I can succeed.

I succeed so I can help others.

I pledge to show my respectby listening to others,

using my hands for helping,caring about others feelings,

and being responsible for what I say and do.

My PromiseEach day I'll do my best,And I won't do any less.

My work will always please me,And I won't accept a mess.I'll colour very carefully,My writing will be neat.

And I simply won't be happy'Til my papers are complete.I'll always do my homework,And I'll try on evey test.

And I won't forget my promise --To do my very best!

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A Circle of FriendsWe've joined together as classmates

as the new year begins...A year full of learning

while we become friends.We'll share and be kindas we work and play.

And our friendship will growwith each passing day.

I am wonderful.I am good at learning.And I like to learn.

Learner's CreedI believe in myself and my ability to do my best at all times.

Because I am responsible for my life and for all of my actions:I will listen,I will see,

I will speak,I will feel,I will think,I will reason,I will read,I will write.

I will do all these things with one purpose in mind:To do my best and not to waste this day for this day will come no more.

At _______ School:I have the right to learn.

I want to learn.My teachers want me to learn.

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I will do my best!We will learn together!

Class PromiseToday is a new day!

I will act in a safe and healthy way.I will respect the rights of others.

I will treat all property with respect.I will take responsibility for my learning.Today I will be the best me I can be!

My School PledgeI pledge today to do my best

in reading math and all the rest.I promise to obey the rules,in my class and in our school.

I'll respect myself and others too,I'll expect the best in all I do,I am hear to learn all I can,

To try my best and be all I am.

Important Rules(to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle")Here are some rules for you and me,See how important they can be.

Always be honest, be kind and fair,Always be good and willing to share.These are rules we all should know,

We follow these rules wherever we go.

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