I really like this kid poem because I am sure all of our children have said they
were sick to stay home from school.
I cannot go to school today" Said little Peggy Ann McKay.
"I have the measles and the mumps,
A gash, a rash and purple bumps.
My mouth is wet, my throat is dry.
I'm going blind in my right eye.
My tonsils are as big as rocks,
I've counted sixteen chicken pox.
And there's one more - that's seventeen,
And don't you think my face looks green?
My leg is cut, my eyes are blue,
It might be the instamatic flu.
I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke,
I'm sure that my left leg is broke.
My hip hurts when I move my chin,
My belly button's caving in.
My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained,
My 'pendix pains each time it rains.
My toes are cold, my toes are numb,
I have a sliver in my thumb.
My neck is stiff, my voice is weak,
I hardly whisper when I speak.
My tongue is filling up my mouth,
I think my hair is falling out.
My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight,
My temperature is one-o-eight.
My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear,
There's a hole inside my ear.
I have a hangnail, and my heart is ...
What? What's that? What's that you say?
You say today is .............. Saturday?
G'bye, I'm going out to play!”
― Shel Silverstein
"I have the measles and the mumps,
A gash, a rash and purple bumps.
My mouth is wet, my throat is dry.
I'm going blind in my right eye.
My tonsils are as big as rocks,
I've counted sixteen chicken pox.
And there's one more - that's seventeen,
And don't you think my face looks green?
My leg is cut, my eyes are blue,
It might be the instamatic flu.
I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke,
I'm sure that my left leg is broke.
My hip hurts when I move my chin,
My belly button's caving in.
My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained,
My 'pendix pains each time it rains.
My toes are cold, my toes are numb,
I have a sliver in my thumb.
My neck is stiff, my voice is weak,
I hardly whisper when I speak.
My tongue is filling up my mouth,
I think my hair is falling out.
My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight,
My temperature is one-o-eight.
My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear,
There's a hole inside my ear.
I have a hangnail, and my heart is ...
What? What's that? What's that you say?
You say today is .............. Saturday?
G'bye, I'm going out to play!”
― Shel Silverstein
David Vitter, U.S. senator
"I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams!
Great poem and quote. Thank you for your contribution to our discussion post and your blog. Your insights have contributed to my learning. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed working with you in this course. I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Great post, and I like the quote.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful poem, and I really love the quote by David Vitter. Like David, I strongly believe that creating a positive learning environment for children is vital to their holistic growth and development. Without the proper tools, children will not be able to perform at their best. Certainly, if we create a positive learning environment for children, they will be able to build on their strengths, correct their weaknesses and construct their own learning. I wish you all the best as you continue on your academic path, and it was great working with you.
ReplyDeleteShel Silverstein is one of my favorites. When I first started working with children I would read poems from "Where the Sidewalk Ends" at the beginning of nap time each day. We would laugh and relax as the children settled onto their mats. I remember "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" would not take the garbage out was one of their favorites. Great memories! Thanks for the reminder. As we progress through our careers it is wonderful when we have a chance to look back at the moments that brought joy to others. I have a colleague that posted a great TEDX talk this week. You might enjoy it. (TED's slogan, "ideas worth sharing".) http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership.html
ReplyDeleteTyshonna
ReplyDeleteI loved your poem and quote and I would like to say thank you for support and your feedback you left on my blog and my discussion. I Hope to meet you again in the next class, wishing you all the best in your endeavors.
Hello Tyshonna
ReplyDeleteThat poem is too cute. I just wanted to thank you for your support and that I wish you many blessings and hope that you are successful in all of your studies.
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Hi Tyshonna! I really love this poem and could've definitely used it with some of my third graders last year. I really do love the line that reads "My hip hurts when I move my chin," because it reminds me of a little boy who tried anything and everything to get checked out of school! This poem also encourages me to make learning more fun and engaging for children, which will be a challenge, now that I'm moving to fifth grade. I have definitely enjoyed all of your posts as well as thank you for sharing your feedback on my blog. Keep in touch and I wish you much succses in your program at Walden. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Tyshonma,
ReplyDeleteLovely poem and an eye opener for us in the field to realize that there is a need to work with our children in such a way that they look forward to school the next school day.
One of the things we do in our center is that we communicate with children that we observe do not look forward to coming to school. We diagnose them to see why, we give them assurances and try to make them see that we love them because we sincerely do.
Partnership with families should also equate partnership with the child that represent that family; even at that the families being served, if they have not found rest with our service, if the child does not look forward to us, then what are we out to accomplish.
Like you, I believe that every child can be assessed and when supported, they can achive the dreams that they were created for.