The Poetry of Mother Goose Mother Goose    

Lesson 23: Christmas

Performer: Librivox - Allyson Hester

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

• Look at the poem picture.
• Read or listen to the poem.
• Review the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

The poem points out that Christmas is short but lots of fun.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Recite the Title, the Poet's Name, and the Poem

• Each day this week, recite aloud the title of the poem, the name of the poet, and the poem. Instructors may need to prompt children line-by-line.

Activity 2: Narrate the Poem

• After reading or listening to the poem, narrate the poem events aloud using your own words.

Activity 3: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 27 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Kindergarten.'

Activity 4: Create Novel Artwork Based on the Poem

• One day this week, create artwork of a decorated Christmas tree.
• Use paints, crayons, pastels, Legos, blocks, or Play-Doh to create the artwork.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

1 / 3

Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'Christmas.'

1 / 3

Question 2

What happens in the poem?

2 / 3

Answer 2

It points out that Christmas is short, but lots of fun.

2 / 3

Question 3

Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem.

3 / 3

Answer 3

The picture shows a decorated Christmas tree, which is brought out or bought once a year for Christmas.

3 / 3

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'Christmas.'
2. What happens in the poem? It points out that Christmas is short, but lots of fun.
3. Describe the poem picture and how it relates to the poem. The picture shows a decorated Christmas tree, which is brought out or bought once a year for Christmas.