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A. A. Milne was a childhood favourite, and I know many of his poems by heart as I used to read them to my younger brother by torchlight, after our parents had turned the lights out! This was one of my brother's favourites and it is perfect for a rainy day!
by A. A. Milne
John had
Great Big
Waterproof
Boots on;
John had a
Great Big
Waterproof
Hat;
John had a
Great Big
Waterproof
Mackintosh —
And that
(Said John)
Is
That.
This is such a funny old favourite poem of mine. When I saw these lovely animal flautists I remembered the poem and had to combine them! This is a fantastic poem for children to learn off by heart, because it is great fun to say out loud and always gets a good response.
The poem "Arithmetic" by Carl Sandburg was written many years ago but children will still find it funny now - especially those who love maths and hate maths! Here's a printable version.
Here's a pretty printable version of this lovely, simple poem by Christina Rossetti: Hurt No Living Thing.
We have a comprehension activity to go with the poem.
