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.
Activity 2: Study the Poem Picture
- Study the poem picture, and describe how it relates to the poem.
Activity 3: Narrate the Poem
- After reading or listening to the poem, narrate the poem events aloud using your own words.
Activity 4: Color the Poem
- Click the crayon above, and complete page 8 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for Second Grade.'
Activity 5: Discuss Difficulties You've Faced
- Discuss a difficulty you faced in your past.
- Did you cry because of the difficulty?
- Describe how you overcame the difficulty.
- Discuss who you can turn to for help in times of difficulty.
- Do you agree that in times of trouble, better days are ahead of us?