April

The Rain

The rain is raining all around it falls on field and tree. It rains on the umbrellas here, And on the ships at sea.

Robert Louis Stevenson


 * Idea: Share poems with students about rain and then have them write their own. (from Library Sparks) **


 * "Umbrellas" by Barbara Juster Esbensen
 * "Raindrops" by Aileen Fisher
 * "Rain" by Shel Silverstein

[|Rain-related poems]

[|A word search about rain:]


 * April themes include: **


 * Earth Day [|Activities:]
 * Math Education Month [|Activities]
 * National Poetry Month [|Activities]
 * Zoo and Aquarium Month [|Activities] (Each activity link includes a writing prompt, numerous activities, quizzes, etc.)