Our 2nd sessions this year coincided with International Assembly Day at Swift! So many students were participating in cultural performances including dances, songs, and fashion presentations. There was a lot going on, but we still managed to consider wintry things, before reading and discussing Nikki Giovanni’s “Winter Poem.” We then worked collaboratively to brainstorm ideas and make poems. Cheers!
Ms. Urquiza
2nd Grade
The magic of winter
My red cheeks and shivering
in my body
It is because the snow is cold
and freezing
we can build a snowman
and drink hot cocoa
me gusta comar mi
chocolate en la casa
we can drink hot cocoa
by a fire
with a blanket wrapped around us
and fall asleep
after playing in the snow
Ms. Pendola
2nd Grade
When I close my eyes
I see winter things like white snow
and dirty snow
I wear all of my snow gear
and the snow is hard
perfect for making snowballs
When I close my eyes
I remember winter smells like warm cocoa
If your house has a chimney
you can have a fire in the fireplace
(but don’t let it burn Santa!)
Sometimes it is too cold to play outside
houses freeze, lakes and ponds freeze
the ground freezes
Melt it with fire
or hot water
Ms. Herlo
3rd Grade
Snow, Snow, Ice
If I was a snowman
people would build me
I slip and I slide and I
enjoy the snow
Ice skating is like sliding
very fast
I slip and I slide wildly like
an animal in the zoo
Winter is when radiators come on
It makes a sound like mmmmm
It hisses and makes me feel hot
burning like fire
in an oven
Ms. Reed
3rd Grade
Winter time is when we drink
hot stuff
we can open presents on Christmas
we can drink hot cocoa with
Christmas tree marshmallows
get cozied-up and watch Christmas movies
when it’s cold
getting computer games updated so
you can have more fun
decorating Christmas trees
makes us feel happy, festive, fun, joyful,
like to make Christmas cookies
and gingerbread
smells good fresh out of the oven
Students suggested the following titles for this poem: “Winter Breaks,” “Winter Fun Stuff,” “A Bunch of Stuff You Can Do in Winter,” and “How to Get Ready for Christmas”
