Keep a poem in your pocket
And a picture in your head
And you'll never feel lonely
At night when you're in bed. 

The little poem will sing to you
The little picture bring to you
A dozen dreams to dance to you
At night when you're in bed. 

So-
Keep a poem in your pocket
And a picture in your head
And you'll never feel lonely
At night when you're in bed.

by  Beatrice Schenk de Rogniers

*A Circle of Friends

We've joined together as classmates
as the new year begins...
A year full of learning
while we become friends.
We'll share and be kind
as we work and play.
And our friendship will grow
With each passing day.

Welcome to our classroom,
Come and sit right down.
We are all together,
Take a look around.

Here inside our classroom
There's lots to see and do.
I am happy being here
And making friends with you!
(from Songs for Teachers)

September is a time
Of beginning for all,
Beginning of school
Beginning of fall.

September means its time again
for going off to school.
The days are getting shorter
and the nights are getting cool.

Apples 
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) 

Apples juicy, apples round, 
on the tree or on the ground. 
Apples yellow, apples red, 
apple pie and juice and bread! 
Apples crunchy, apples sweet, 
apples are so good to eat! 

Way up high in the apple tree
Two little apples smiled at me.
I shook that tree as hard as I could.
Down came the apples.
Mmmm, were they good.
 
 

October's the month 
When the smallest breeze 
Gives us a shower 
Of autumn leaves. 
Bonfires and pumpkins, 
Leaves sailing down - 
October is red 
And golden and brown. 

October leaves are lovely 
They rustle when I run 
Sometimes I make a heap 
And jump in them for fun. 

Autumn leaves float quietly down
And form a carpet on the ground.
But when those leaves are stepped upon,
Listen for the crackling sound.

 Fire Safety Song

(Sung to: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Listen now, this is no joke, 
Before a fire, there’s always smoke,
If you smell it, go outside,
Never find a place to hide,
Stay down low and crawl away,
Fire trucks are on the way.

Autumn Bird Song

Over the housetops, 
Over the trees, 
Winging their way 
In a stiff fall breeze. 

A flock of birds 
Are flying along. 
Southward, for winter, 
Singing a song. 

Singing a song 
They all like to sing, 
"We'll see you again 
When it's spring, spring, spring." 

Pumpkin, pumpkin
Big and round.
Pumpkin, pumpkin
On the ground.
With my finger
I will trace,
A smile upon
Your orange face.

~ Author Unknown

Thanksgiving

The year has turned its circle,
The seasons come and go.
The harvest all is gathered in
And chilly north winds blow.
Orchards have shared their treasures,
The fields, their yellow grain,
So open wide the doorway ...
Thanksgiving comes again!
~ Author unknown ~

A turkey is a funny bird,
His head goes wobble, wobble.
And all he says is just one word,
"Gobble, gobble, gobble."

Oh they left their homes in England
And prepared to take a trip.
They climbed aboard the Mayflower
And sailed upon a ship. 

The year was 1620 - 
On a cold November day
By the shores of Massachusetts
They arrived in Plymouth Bay. 

(chorus):
Oh the Pilgrims!
Seeking to be free!
They came here to America
For opportunity! 

The first year was the hardest
But their neighbors helped them out.
They met Native Americans
With Squanto as their scout. 

They helped the Pilgrims plant the crops
Of pumpkins, beans, and corn.
They shared a feast and that is how
Thanksgiving Day was born. 

Thanksgiving

T is for the trust the pilgrims had so many years ago.
H is for the harvest the settlers learned to grow.
A is for America, the land in which we live.
N is for nature and beauty which she gives.
K is for kindness, gentle words, thoughtful deeds.
S is for smiles, the sunshine everyone needs.
G is for gratitude...our blessings great and small.
I is for ideas, letting wisdom grow tall.
V is for voices, singing laughing, always caring. 
I is for Indians, who taught them about sharing.
N is for neighbors, across the street, over the sea.
G is for giving of myself to make a better me!
by Judith A. Lindberg 
 

December Celebrations

Every year at just this time, 
In cold and dark December, 
Families around the world 
All gather to remember. 
With presents and with parties, 
With feasting and with fun, 
Customs and traditions 
For people old and young. 
So every year around the world 
In all lands and nations, 
People of all ages love
December celebrations! 
by Helen H. Moore

*December 

It's hard to think of anything, 
But Christmas in December. 
There's so much to look forward to, 
And so much to remember. 
(Author unknown) 
 

January

January now is here,
A fresh new start for a whole new year.
The snow comes down in the dark of night.
When we awake the world is white.
In January when there's snow,
We get our sleds and away we go!
 

January
Little January
Tapped at my door today.
And said, "Put on your winter wraps,
And come outdoors to play."
Little January
Is always full of fun;
Today we coasted down the hill,
Until the set of sun.
Little January
Will stay a month with me
And we will have such jolly times-
Just come along and see.
Winifred C. Marshall 

Winter Winds

The warm south wind is taking a nap.
Zip up your coat and put on your hat.
So Mr. North Wind won't nip at your toes,
Put on warm boots and warm winter clothes.
Put on your gloves to protect your fingers.
Now Mr. North Wind's cold won't linger.

Five Little Inuit
Five little Inuit fishing in the ice,
The first one said, "I'm glad we're being nice."
The second one said, "There's a polar bear over there."
The third one said, "I don't care."
The fourth one said, "I'm going to my igloo."
The fifth one said, "I think I'm going with you."
Then w-o-o-h went the wind, and out went the light,
And the five little Inuit skated out of sight. 

January Starts the Year
 by Risa Jordan

January, February, March, April, May,
The first five months are A-OK.

June and July, August, September,
How many summers can you remember?

October, November, December’s the end,
Any month’s a good time to make a new friend.

Fifty-two weeks or twelve months in a year,
As each month ends, a new one is here.

Summer, fall, winter, and spring.
These are the seasons that each year brings.

The days in a year come to three hundred sixty-five.
Isn’t it great to be alive?

I'm a little snowman
Round and fat.
I wear a scarf
And a puffy hat.
When the weather's cold
I'm happy as can be.
But when it's warm,
That's the last of me!

February Poems

Valentine 

There's nothing like a valentine,
To make a smile appear,
A heart-shaped card filled with kind words,
Sent from someone who's dear.
A friend or even a relative,
Who takes the time to say,
I like you just because you're you.
That's what is done this day.
-Martin Shaw

Make New Friends
 
Make new friends 
But keep the old
One is silver 
And the other's gold
 A circle is round,
It has no end
That's how long 
I want to be your friend.

The Groundhog 

The funny little groundhog 
Digs a home in the fall, 
And hides there all winter 
Rolled up in a ball. 
On February 2nd 
He comes out of there 
To look at the sky 
And to sniff the air. 

Here's a Little Groundhog

(Tune: I'm a Little Teapot)

Here's a little groundhog, furry and brown,
He's popping up to look around.
If he sees his shadow, down he'll go.
Then six more weeks of winter - Oh No!!

Abraham Lincoln 

A great man you ought to know,
Lived a long, long time ago.
Abraham Lincoln the President,
Gave freedom to each resident.
He made the world a better place,
For you and all the human race!
 
 
 
 
 

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