Spring Break Fun Day #1

The class has gotten so excited about poetry these last two weeks it seems like a shame we had to take this break just as our creative juices were really starting to flow. I decided for those students who may be hungry for some poetry over break I would post an activity each day. I don’t want it to feel like extra homework or that it is a requirement to check in everyday, but if you’re looking for some productive activities over break you’re in the right place!

To start here’s an easy way for you and your child to practice being a poet. Each of these Newfangled Yankee Doodle Poems is missing a word or two. For a hint, look at the second line of each poem. The missing word or words must rhyme with the last word in the second line. Good luck!

Yankee Doodle went to town
riding on a chicken.
He went into a restaurant
and came out finger .

Yankee Doodle went to town
riding on a monkey.
He had to take a shower quick,
because he smelled so .

Yankee Doodle went to town
riding on a rooster.
His saddle wasn't high enough,
so now he's got a .

Yankee Doodle flew through space
riding on a rocket.
He landed on the moon and brought
some cheese home in his .

Yankee Doodle went to town
with his favorite blankey.
Every time he had to sneeze
he used it as a .

Yankee Doodle went to France
with his golden Visa.
But he could not afford to buy
Da Vinci's Mona .

Mrs. Doodle went to town
riding on a 'gator.
She didn't feed the 'gator
so the hungry 'gator .

Feel free to share your poem below in the comments section so I can see what great work you're doing!