What’s in Your Backpack?
Share this poem
at an orientation meeting or send it home in a paper bag backpack the beginning
of the school year to remind parents of all the ways children are developing
and learning as they play at school.
What’s in your
backpack? Out
on the playground
It’s empty today. I
ran like the wind.
Where’s your work? I
learned to take turns
Did you just play? And
helped a hurt friend.
When I built with
blocks Story
time is what
I learned about
shapes. I
always like best.
I balanced and
shared – I
can use my imagination
Our skyscraper was
great. And
give my body a rest.
I played in the
windy house I
sang and danced -
And talked with my
friends. Learned
a finger play, too.
I rocked a baby I
answered questions
And
played pretend and
said, “Please” and “Thank you.”
In science I
observed, There
will be time
Guessed, and
experimented, too. for
worksheets and tests,
The same things
grown up But
talking and playing
Scientists do. Is
how I learn best.
Art was messy. I
love to go to school.
I created and
explored. I’m
glad I’m me.
I solved my own
problem An
empty backpack
When I spilled
glue on the floor. Means
I’m learning, you see!
With puzzles and
clay.
Those same muscles
Will help me write
one day.
I counted and
sorted and
And measured, too.
I used my brain
Like a math whiz
would do!
