First Graders Beyond Their Years Experiences come and experiences go. My gray matter seldom takes one in tow. Then a momentously fateful, fortuitous find Crossed my way, forever branding my mind. My mission was daunting. There seemed no solution. Read a poem without causing a first grade revolution! Recite words, enlivened by colorful illustrations, Hoping to capture a few concentrations. We sat on the floor. Then the tale commenced. With story unfolding, I was surprised as I sensed That these first graders quickly captured the theme, Even providing ideas to improve on the dream. Questioning pictures or words they didn’t know; Guessing future actions and how the story would go. Their ideas and comments so beyond their years Promise a future of gladness, not sadness and tears. These little ones listened, straining to see How image and verse forged fun fantasy. Fantasy turned real as these innocents displayed A lesson of insight far ahead of first grade. Gregory Franklin Huyette June 10, 2006
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:51:20 +0000
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