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[Lance Uppercut]

Hi,

I have a kindergarten student who need to give a presentation in her school. She's about five years old. Im looking for a child's poem like "the itsy bitsy spider," or a song like "you are my sunshine." I have some Shel Silverstein books, but I have found that it is too difficult for her. Also, her mother wants her to recite a poem that is meaningful, or has a moral. Im at a loss. Any help would be appreciated.

xanman

[Lance Uppercut]

ps. i know i spelled nursery wrong. sorry im in a rush.

[oatgnist]

A moral, huh ! Nursery rhymes are often almost nonsensical, of course. Perhaps someone here can cite a Chinese example to help Mum realise what a tall order this is.

Lots here:

http://www.repeatafterus.com/author.php?f=Mother%20Goose&l=Rhymes&g=nurseryrhymes

The language in these (and things like Dr Suess) can be difficult for non-native learners though. You might want to change some words.

For a moral, how about a simplified Aesop's fable ?

The Three Little Pigs has a moral and you could teach the accompanying actions.

[anticipate]

Here's another website that has tons of songs www.nurseryrhymes4u.com

Good luck!

[dalong]

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard
To fetch her poor dog a bone
But when she bent over
Rover drove her with a bone of his own.

Sorry, couldn't resist!

[oatgnist]

That last one does at least have a moral !

[Lance Uppercut]

Thanks for the help. Rant time.

You know those stupid little english competitions they have on the local television. Well, in her infinite wisdom, my students mother decided to sign her up. Well, she a new student, and I've only had her for two classes. Also, the comp. is in four days. Now, who will be blamed if the girl chokes?

ps.
I was going to teach her "Jack-off and the Beanstock"

[brsmith15]

Mary had a little lamb
The doctors were surprised.
But when Old McDonald had a farm
They couldn't believe their eyes.

Mary had a little sheep.
She took the thing to bed to sleep.
The sheep turned out to be a ram.
Mary had a little lamb.

Mary had a little lamb,
She fed it castor oil.
Every time it jumps the fence,
It'll fertilizer the soil.

Mary had a little lamb
It's fleece was white as soon
She took it to Pittsburgh
Now look at the f$%king thing!

Mary had a little lamb
Its fleece was black as soot
And everywhere that lamb would go,
His sooty foot he put.

[mandu]

how about this

2 little birds sitting on a wall
one named peter
one named paul
fly away peter
fly away paul
come back peter
come back paul