Swings - Poetry and Movement

The children tried this format for writing a poem about their favourite thing at the playground. 

The process gave them practice answering the question "why" and providing reasons for their preference.

Presenting our poems to the group.

Tire swing

I like it

Ask me why.

Because it goes fast

Because I like it when Ashley pushes

Because I tuck my head in when I go so fast

Because when it turns around I feel happy!

Because.

Because.

Because that’s why

-Julia

Tire swing

I like it

Ask me why.

Because I like to swing

Because I like it when Ashley pushes

Because it goes round so fast

Because it makes me feel happy!

Because.

Because.

Because that’s why

-Simone

The swing

I like it

Ask me why.

Because it is my favourite

Because I go so high

Because I can see everything in the sky

Because I can see the clouds

Because swinging makes me happy

Because.

Because.

Because that’s why

-Alfie

  

Space net

I like it

Ask me why.

Because it is very fun

Because I love to climb

Because it bounces when I jump

Because I’m so high at the very top

Because.

Because.

Because that’s why

-Sofia V.

The slide

I like it

Ask me why.

Because it makes me happy

Because I like to go down fast

Because when it rains I go down really fast

Because.

Because.

Because that’s why

-Bela

 A traditional English song called "Swing Me Up A Little Bit Higher, Obadiah Do!" 

has a gentle swinging rhythm that the children enjoyed moving their bodies to. 

They explored different ways they could swing their stuffies. As a final idea we used fabric to swing the stuffies as we sang. If you'd like to hear the song you can check out this site 

http://sounds.bl.uk/World-and-traditional-music/Traditional-music-in-England/025M-C1023X0085XX-6600V0