Class Poems and Songs

Penny

Penny, penny

Easily spent,

Copper brown

And worth one cent.

Nickel

Nickel, nickel

Thick and fat,

You’re worth five

I know that.

Dime

Dime, dime

Little and thin,

I remember

You’re worth ten.

Quarter

Quarter, quarter

Big and bold,

You’re worth 25

So I’m told.

One a Penny

One a penny,

Two a penny,

Three a penny,

More,

Four a penny,

Five a penny,

That’s a nickel more.

Six a penny,

Seven a penny,

Eight a penny,

More,

Nine a penny,

Ten a penny,

That’s a dime for the store.

(Made up by Beverly Westlake)

A, E, I, O, and U are vowels!

A is special because it’s a vowel. It can be long or it can be short. Long A A A Ape. Short A A A Alligator.

E is special because it’s a vowel. It can be long or it can be short. Long E E E Eagle. Short E E E Elephant.

I is special because it’s a vowel. It can be long or it can be short. Long I I I Ice cream. Short I I I Igloo.

O is special because it’s a vowel. It can be long or it can be short. Long O O O Overalls. Short O O O Octopus.

U is special because it’s a vowel. It can be long or it can be short. Long U U U Unicorn. Short U U U Umbrella.

A, E, I, O, and U are vowels!

Long Vowel Song

Where is long a? Where is long a?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in baked cake, paper plate, and rainy day.

a,a,a a,a,a

Where is long e? Where is long e?

Here I am. Here I am?

I am in a bee tree, eat, feet, and wheat.

e,e,e, e,e,e

Where is long i? Where is long i?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in a night light, shiny bike, and nice ride.

i,i,i i,i,i

Where is long o? Where is long o?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in an old bone, floating ghost, and snow cone.

o,o,o o,o,o

Where is long u? Where is long u?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in a cute suit, tube of glue, and blue flute.

u,u,u u,u,u

Short Vowel Songs

Where is short a? Where is short a?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in a hat rack, Cracker Jacks, and fat cats.

a,a,a a,a,a

Where is short e? Where is short e?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in a red bed, yellow tent, and hen eggs.

e,e,e e,e,e

Where is short i? Where is short i?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in a big fish, silly Rick, and pig wig.

i,i,i i,i,i

Where is short o? Where is short o?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in a hot pot, lollipop, and stop clock.

o,o,o o,o,o

Where is short u? Where is short u?

Here I am. Here I am.

I am in a dump truck, lucky duck, and skunk bump.

u,u,u u,u,u,

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First Day of School

We’re walking, we’re riding

We’re all on our way,

We’re ready to read, write,

Spell, add, and play.

We’re meeting our classmates

We’re shouting, “Hooray!”

For the brand new school year

That’s starting today.

Crayons

Learning my colors is a treat,

I’ll keep my crayons very neat.

Tucked inside their little house,

They’ll be quiet as a mouse.

I’ll be careful not to break them,

Toss, drop, or even shake them.

I’ll take them out one by one,

And have myself some coloring FUN!!!

Crayons

I had a box of crayons,

All shiny, straight and new.

I lent a friend one crayon,

And-OOPS-it broke in two!

My friend said she was sorry,

But I said, “I don’t care,

‘cause now we both can color

with one crayon-we can share!”

Five Little Crayons

Five little crayons, waiting in a row.

The first one said, “I’m red, you know!”

The second one said, “I’m green like a tree.”

The third one said, “I’m blue like the sea.”

The fourth one said, “I’m yellow as the sun.”

The fifth one said, “Being purple is fun!”

Five little crayons, happy as can be,

Coloring pictures with you and me!

I’m a Little Crayon

Sung to: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little crayon,

Straight and bright.

Here is my wrapper

Here’s where I write.

When I get picked up

I shout hooray!

I get to share my color today!

September

Apples growing

Yummy red

Smash them all together

Applesauce!

The Apple

Sung to the tune “I’m a Little Teapot

I have a little apple,

Red and round.

On a tree it is found.

If you take a bite you will see

Just how tasty it will be!!!

Apples

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- - -

Mmm, they were good!!!

Apples

Apples, apples what a treat,

Sweet and tart and good to eat.

Apples green and apples red,

Hang from branches overhead.

The Apple

Up in the apple tree

High off the ground,

I see an apple so big and round.

I climb up the tree

And hold on tight.

I pick that apple

And take a big bite.

M- m-m-m-m-m-m-m! Good!!!

October Poems

I’m a Jack-o’-Lantern

(To the Tune: I’m a Little Teapot)

I’m a jack-o’-lantern, look at me.

I’m as happy as I can be.

Put a candle in and light the light.

Don’t be frightened, it’s Halloween night.

BOOO!

Scary Pumpkin

I made a scary pumpkin

For everyone to see.

It looked so big and terrible,

It even frightened me!

Pumpkin Harvest

In the field, once a flower,

You grow plumper by the hour,

Green, then orange on the vine

Until it’s finally harvest time.

I’m a Jack-o’-Lantern

I’m a Jack-o’-Lantern, fat and fine.

They picked me from a pumpkin vine.

Halloween is coming, don’t you know?

Just light my candle and watch me glow!

October Song

Spooks and goblins

Pumpkins, too.

Halloween is coming.

I’ll scare you!

BOO!!

November Poems

One Fat Turkey

One fat turkey went strutting by

He shook his feathers and

Winked his eye.

He flapped his wings and his head

Gave a wobble.

As he looked at me and said,

“Gobble, gobble, gobble.”

Mr. Turkey

Mr. Turkey’s tail is big and wide.

He swings it when he walks.

His neck is long, his chin is red.

He gobbles when he talks.

Mr. Turkey is so tall and proud,

He dances on his feet.

And on each Thanksgiving Day

He’s mighty good to eat.

Guess Who

I am not a drumstick. No, not yet!

I need to eat more, so fat I’ll get.

Corn is what I like and lots of grain.

Sometimes I gobble, can you guess my name?

If you guessed my name on your first try.

You know I have a problem.

I have to tell you why!

If you would be so kind, I have one wish.

Help me out and eat some fish!

Turkey, Turkey

Turkey, turkey, look at you.

Please be careful what you do.

Thanksgiving Day is almost here.

We eat turkey every year.

Go and hide out in the woods.

We’ll eat pizza, like we should!

Turkey, Turkey

Turkey, turkey

In a rush,

Hide yourself

Behind the brush.

I know exactly

Where you wobble---

I can hear your

“Gobble, gobble!”

Turkey Dinner

Turkey dinner, turkey dinner,

Gather Round, gather round,

Who will get the drum stick?

Yummy, yummy drum stick,

All sit down, all sit down.

Cornbread muffins, chestnut stuffing,

Pudding pie-one foot high,

All of us were thinner,

Until we came to dinner,

Me-oh-my, me-oh-my!

December Poems

I’m a Little Christmas Tree

Sung to: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little Christmas tree,

pretty as can be,

Standing in the window

for all to see.

Watch my lights a-twinkling,

Oh, so bright.

With my decorations I’m a lovely sight!

Little Snowman

Sung to: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little snowman

Short and fat,

With eyes, nose, smile,

And a top hat.

When it’s Christmas Eve

What do I see?

Santa and his reindeer

Flying over me!

Santa Claus

Santa Claus is big and fat.

He wears black boots

And a bright red hat.

His nose is red

Just like a rose.

And he “Ho. Ho, Ho’s”

From his head to his toes.

Christmas Star

Twinkle, twinkle, Christmas Star,

You are loveliest by far,

Up on top of our tree

For everyone to see.

Twinkle, twinkle, Christmas star,

You are loveliest by far.

I’m a Christmas Tree

I’m a great big Christmas tree,

tall and straight.

Here are my branches for you

to decorate.

First we’ll put the star up on

the top.

But be careful that the ornaments

don’t drop!

January Poems

Snowman

Snowflakes falling

Thick and fast,

Build a snowman

Make him last. . .

Snowflakes falling,

Swirling, slow,

My snowman melted---

Where’d he go?

Snowflakes

Way up high

In the winter sky,

Two little snowflakes

Caught my eye.

Down to the ground

They fell without a sound.

And before very long

It was snowing all around.

The Snowman

I’m a little snowman

Round and fat.

There are my buttons.

There is my hat.

When the sun comes out

I can’t play.

Slowly, slowly I just melt away!

Snowman

A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose.

Along came a bunny and what do you suppose?

The hungry little bunny was looking for his lunch.

Ate the snowman’s nose.

Nibble, Nibble, Crunch!

Mr. Snowman

Snowman, snowman where did you go?

I built you yesterday out of snow.

I built you high and I built you fat

I put on eyes, a nose, and a hat.

And now you’re gone---

All melted away.

But it’s bright and snowy outside today.

February Poems

Hearts and arrows

Candy, too

February sweethearts

I love you!

Little Valentine

Tune: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little valentine,

Red and white

With ribbons and lace ,

I’m a beautiful sight.

I can say “I love you”

On Valentine’s Day.

Put me in an envelope

And give me away!

Valentines, Valentines

Tune: This Old Man

Valentine, Valentine- -

Send them out to everyone.

When you do, it’s always fun.

Valentines for everyone.

Valentines, Valentines,

Oh, so pretty and red too.

Send them out and sign them

“Guess Who?”

Valentines for me and you.

Valentine, Valentine

Turn around.

Valentine, Valentine

Touch the ground.

Valentine, Valentine

Fly so high.

Valentine, Valentine

Reach the sky.

Valentine, Valentine

Bend down low.

Valentine, Valentine

Grab your toe.

Valentine, Valentine

Shout hooray.

Valentine, Valentine

Be mine today!

Valentine’s Day

Take some paper, take some scissors,

Cut a heart, and then design.

Write a message in the middle:

“Will you be my Valentine?”

March Poems

G*R*E*E*N

Tune: Bingo

St. Patrick’s Day

Is March 17^th

And everyone wears green

G*R*E*E*N*
G*R*E*E*N
G*R*E*E*N

And everyone wears green.

March

Tune: Are you sleeping?

Kites are flying

Way up high

March winds are blowing

Clouds fly by

Never Mind March

Never mind, March, we know

When you blow

You’re not really mad

Or angry or bad;

You’re only blowing the

Winter away

To get the world ready

For April and May.

Lucky Leprechaun

Tune: Jingle Bells

Leprechaun, leprechaun

Oh, where can you be?

Come a little closer now,

Don’t be afraid of me.

Leprechaun, leprechaun,

You bring luck my way.

I’d really like to see you

On this St. Patrick’s Day!

Leprechaun, Leprechaun

Tune: Jingle Bells

Leprechaun, leprechaun

Hiding in the hay

Leprechaun, leprechaun

Don’t you run away.

Leprechaun, leprechaun,

Let’s go out and play.

Leprechaun, leprechaun,

It’s St. Patrick’s Day!

April Poems

Tune: Are you Sleeping?

April showers

Puddles, too

Thunder and lightning

Scaring you!

Easter’s Here

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Easter, Easter, Easter’s here;

Bunnies, chickies—let us cheer!

Easter Bunny hops with joy,

Eggs for every girl and boy.

Easter, Easter, Easter’s here;

Bunnies, chickies—let us cheer!

Little Rabbit

One little rabbit

Underneath a tree.

One Little rabbit

As “hoppy” as can be.

Two long ears.

Two big back feet.

One wiggly nose

And whiskers so neat.

Two Front paws.

Two eyes that shine.

One furry body.

And a fluffy tail behind.

Caterpillars

Ten little eggs,

All in a mound.

Out come caterpillars,

Crawling all around.

Next they will sleep

And we know why.

Soon they'll come

Out as butterflies.

Funny Bunny Hop

Funny, little bunny, goes

Hop, hop, hop!

Funny, little bunny, please

Stop, stop, stop!

Wiggle your ears and crinkle

Your nose.

Then wiggle, wiggle, wiggle

Right down to your toes.

May Poems

May

Sung to: Are you sleeping?

Green grass growing

May flowers bloom

Farmers planting gardens

Lawnmowers zoom!

Roy G. Biv

Roy G. Biv is an

Odd name for a fellow

But what his name means is

Red Orange Yellow

The G is for Green

Which as you may know

Comes right in the middle

Of every rainbow.

Next: Blue and Indigo

More pale than dark

Then V for Violet—

And that completes the arc!

Painting A Rainbow

Sung to: Up on the Housetop

First comes the rain cloud

Passing by,

Dropping raindrops in my eye.

Then comes the sunshine up so high,

Painting a rainbow in the sky.

Ho, ho, ho, see the show,

Ho, ho, ho, see the show.

Come see the rainbow, way up high,

Nature is painting in the sky.

In May

There are just three little letters in the merry month of May.

There are just three little letters but they have a lot to say.

They say a lot because the month of May is full of things.

In May we might see butterflies

Just trying on their wings,

Or turtles hatching from their

eggs, or kids who play on

swings. We have a lovely time in

May with all the fun it brings.

If I were a Bird

Sung to: I’m a Little Teapot

If I were a bird I’d sing a song

And fly around the whole day long.

Then when it got dark I’d go to rest

In my snug and cozy nest.

August Poems

Beverly Westlake

First Day of School

We’re walking, we’re riding

We’re all on our way,

We’re ready to read, write,

Spell, add, and play.

We’re meeting our classmates

We’re shouting, “Hooray!”

For the brand new school year

That’s starting today.

Crayons

Learning my colors is a treat,

I’ll keep my crayons very neat.

Tucked inside their little house,

They’ll be quiet as a mouse.

I’ll be careful not to break them,

Toss, drop, or even shake them.

I’ll take them out one by one,

And have myself some coloring FUN!!!

Crayons

I had a box of crayons,

All shiny, straight and new.

I lent a friend one crayon,

And-OOPS-it broke in two!

My friend said she was sorry,

But I said, “I don’t care,

‘cause now we both can color

with one crayon-we can share!”

Five Little Crayons

Five little crayons, waiting in a row.

The first one said, “I’m red, you know!”

The second one said, “I’m green like a tree.”

The third one said, “I’m blue like the sea.”

The fourth one said, “I’m yellow as the sun.”

The fifth one said, “Being purple is fun!”

Five little crayons, happy as can be,

Coloring pictures with you and me!

I’m a Little Crayon

Sung to: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little crayon,

Straight and bright.

Here is my wrapper

Here’s where I write.

When I get picked up

I shout hooray!

I get to share my color today!

September

Apples growing

Yummy red

Smash them all together

Applesauce!

The Apple

Sung to the tune “I’m a Little Teapot

I have a little apple,

Red and round.

On a tree it is found.

If you take a bite you will see

Just how tasty it will be!!!

Apples

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- - -

Mmm, they were good!!!

Apples

Apples, apples what a treat,

Sweet and tart and good to eat.

Apples green and apples red,

Hang from branches overhead.

The Apple

Up in the apple tree

High off the ground,

I see an apple so big and round.

I climb up the tree

And hold on tight.

I pick that apple

And take a big bite.

M- m-m-m-m-m-m-m! Good!!!

October Poems

I’m a Jack-o’-Lantern

(To the Tune: I’m a Little Teapot)

I’m a jack-o’-lantern, look at me.

I’m as happy as I can be.

Put a candle in and light the light.

Don’t be frightened, it’s Halloween night.

BOOO!

Scary Pumpkin

I made a scary pumpkin

For everyone to see.

It looked so big and terrible,

It even frightened me!

Pumpkin Harvest

In the field, once a flower,

You grow plumper by the hour,

Green, then orange on the vine

Until it’s finally harvest time.

I’m a Jack-o’-Lantern

I’m a Jack-o’-Lantern, fat and fine.

They picked me from a pumpkin vine.

Halloween is coming, don’t you know?

Just light my candle and watch me glow!

October Song

Spooks and goblins

Pumpkins, too.

Halloween is coming.

I’ll scare you!

BOO!!

November Poems

One Fat Turkey

One fat turkey went strutting by

He shook his feathers and

Winked his eye.

He flapped his wings and his head

Gave a wobble.

As he looked at me and said,

“Gobble, gobble, gobble.”

Mr. Turkey

Mr. Turkey’s tail is big and wide.

He swings it when he walks.

His neck is long, his chin is red.

He gobbles when he talks.

Mr. Turkey is so tall and proud,

He dances on his feet.

And on each Thanksgiving Day

He’s mighty good to eat.

Guess Who

I am not a drumstick. No, not yet!

I need to eat more, so fat I’ll get.

Corn is what I like and lots of grain.

Sometimes I gobble, can you guess my name?

If you guessed my name on your first try.

You know I have a problem.

I have to tell you why!

If you would be so kind, I have one wish.

Help me out and eat some fish!

Turkey, Turkey

Turkey, turkey, look at you.

Please be careful what you do.

Thanksgiving Day is almost here.

We eat turkey every year.

Go and hide out in the woods.

We’ll eat pizza, like we should!

Turkey, Turkey

Turkey, turkey

In a rush,

Hide yourself

Behind the brush.

I know exactly

Where you wobble---

I can hear your

“Gobble, gobble!”

Turkey Dinner

Turkey dinner, turkey dinner,

Gather Round, gather round,

Who will get the drum stick?

Yummy, yummy drum stick,

All sit down, all sit down.

Cornbread muffins, chestnut stuffing,

Pudding pie-one foot high,

All of us were thinner,

Until we came to dinner,

Me-oh-my, me-oh-my!

December Poems

I’m a Little Christmas Tree

Sung to: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little Christmas tree,

pretty as can be,

Standing in the window

for all to see.

Watch my lights a-twinkling,

Oh, so bright.

With my decorations I’m a lovely sight!

Little Snowman

Sung to: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little snowman

Short and fat,

With eyes, nose, smile,

And a top hat.

When it’s Christmas Eve

What do I see?

Santa and his reindeer

Flying over me!

Santa Claus

Santa Claus is big and fat.

He wears black boots

And a bright red hat.

His nose is red

Just like a rose.

And he “Ho. Ho, Ho’s”

From his head to his toes.

Christmas Star

Twinkle, twinkle, Christmas Star,

You are loveliest by far,

Up on top of our tree

For everyone to see.

Twinkle, twinkle, Christmas star,

You are loveliest by far.

I’m a Christmas Tree

I’m a great big Christmas tree,

tall and straight.

Here are my branches for you

to decorate.

First we’ll put the star up on

the top.

But be careful that the ornaments

don’t drop!

January Poems

Snowman

Snowflakes falling

Thick and fast,

Build a snowman

Make him last. . .

Snowflakes falling,

Swirling, slow,

My snowman melted---

Where’d he go?

Snowflakes

Way up high

In the winter sky,

Two little snowflakes

Caught my eye.

Down to the ground

They fell without a sound.

And before very long

It was snowing all around.

The Snowman

I’m a little snowman

Round and fat.

There are my buttons.

There is my hat.

When the sun comes out

I can’t play.

Slowly, slowly I just melt away!

Snowman

A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose.

Along came a bunny and what do you suppose?

The hungry little bunny was looking for his lunch.

Ate the snowman’s nose.

Nibble, Nibble, Crunch!

Mr. Snowman

Snowman, snowman where did you go?

I built you yesterday out of snow.

I built you high and I built you fat

I put on eyes, a nose, and a hat.

And now you’re gone---

All melted away.

But it’s bright and snowy outside today.

February Poems

Hearts and arrows

Candy, too

February sweethearts

I love you!

Little Valentine

Tune: I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little valentine,

Red and white

With ribbons and lace ,

I’m a beautiful sight.

I can say “I love you”

On Valentine’s Day.

Put me in an envelope

And give me away!

Valentines, Valentines

Tune: This Old Man

Valentine, Valentine- -

Send them out to everyone.

When you do, it’s always fun.

Valentines for everyone.

Valentines, Valentines,

Oh, so pretty and red too.

Send them out and sign them

“Guess Who?”

Valentines for me and you.

Valentine, Valentine

Turn around.

Valentine, Valentine

Touch the ground.

Valentine, Valentine

Fly so high.

Valentine, Valentine

Reach the sky.

Valentine, Valentine

Bend down low.

Valentine, Valentine

Grab your toe.

Valentine, Valentine

Shout hooray.

Valentine, Valentine

Be mine today!

Valentine’s Day

Take some paper, take some scissors,

Cut a heart, and then design.

Write a message in the middle:

“Will you be my Valentine?”

I can say “I love you”

On Valentine’s Day.

Put me in an envelope

And give me away!

Valentines, Valentines

Tune: This Old Man

Valentine, Valentine- -

Send them out to everyone.

When you do, it’s always fun.

Valentines for everyone.

Valentines, Valentines,

Oh, so pretty and red too.

Send them out and sign them

“Guess Who?”

Valentines for me and you.

Valentine, Valentine

Turn around.

Valentine, Valentine

Touch the ground.

Valentine, Valentine

Fly so high.

Valentine, Valentine

Reach the sky.

Valentine, Valentine

Bend down low.

Valentine, Valentine

Grab your toe.

Valentine, Valentine

Shout hooray.

Valentine, Valentine

Be mine today!

Valentine’s Day

Take some paper, take some scissors,

Cut a heart, and then design.

Write a message in the middle:

“Will you be my Valentine?”