I'm sure that I've mentioned that we're memorizing a poem each week. The kids are enjoying it. Actually I wasn't going to do one this week, because we are still catching up with life after vacation, but the kids pulled out a poetry book today and asked me to memorize one with them.
Last week, I discovered that Welly has a much easier time with the memorization if she moves to the rhythm of the poem, so now we clap and march them out after reading through them a few times.
Her favorite memorized poem is the only one we set actions to, so we'll have to do that more often. I'm surprised at how much this poem brings her out of her shell. She hams it up more than anyone.
Here it is...
The Lion by Jack Prelutsky
The lion has a golden mane (Shape arms around head like a mane.)
and under it, a clever brain. (Tap side of head with one finger.)
He lies around (um, lie around) and idly roars (Make a wimpy roaring sound.)And lets the lioness do the chores. (Wave others off to do the work.)
: A Celebration of nature, science, and imagination.
,and who doesn't like his poetry when they're feeling silly?