Classical Poetry: One - Activities

    Relation to National Curriculum in England: = English
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Activity One - A Wise Old Owl

Activity 1

A Wise Old Owl

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Two - The Cloud

Activity 2

The Cloud

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Three - The Field Daisy

Activity 3

The Field Daisy

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
Activity Four - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Activity 4

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Five - We Have A Little Garden

Activity 5

We Have A Little Garden

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Six - What Is Pink

Activity 6

What Is Pink

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity One - A Wise Old Owl

Activity 1
A Wise Old Owl

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Activity Two - The Cloud

Activity 2
The Cloud

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Activity Three - We Have A Little Garden

Activity 3
The Field Daisy

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation

Downloads:

Activity Four - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Activity 4
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Activity Five - Bird Watching

Activity 5
We Have A Little Garden

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Activity Six - What Is Pink

Activity 6
What Is Pink

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Suggested Resources

How do I use these Hands-On Education Activities?

Poetry is an art that flows through our lives like a silent river. We often don't even realize that we are listening to or repeating poetry, as it echoes through many songs, such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Developing a basic understanding and appreciation for poetry can prove to be a great building block for your child or student's reading and writing journey in life.

For Year One learners, there are six activities that can be used as the perfect introduction to classical poetry. The activities cover the core points of the English national for Year One, and they include videos, activity sheets, and easy-to-understand activity plans that support children in their learning journey. By using these resources, teachers and home educators can help their students discover the beauty of poetry and its relevance in our daily lives.

Remember to check out the rest of the Year One topics to find more great curriculum standard activities for your classroom or home-educated children.

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