Some days I’m like
Old Mother Hubbard going to her cupboard to get you something new. (I’ve actually got company coming this
weekend and I’m going to be busy playing tour guide. That’s why I wanted to prepare this blog ahead of
time.) Anyway, I decided to “revisit”
some of the poems that my daughter Holly wrote several years ago. Wouldn’t this poem make a great class
book for children to illustrate?
Knock! Knock!
By Dr. Holly
Knock! Knock! Who
can it be?
Little mousie,
squeak! squeak! squeak!
Knock! Knock! Who’s
at the door?
Boom! boom! boom!
It’s a dinosaur!
Knock! Knock! Who
is that?
It’s a drummer—rat-a-tat-tat!
Knock! Knock!
Guess who?
Baby crying—boo-hoo-hoo!
Knock! Knock! Who’s
there?
Grrr! Grrr! It’s a
grizzly bear!
Knock! Knock! Who
can it be?
It’s a cowboy—How-dy!
Knock! Knock! Who’s
there?
Granny in her
underwear! (or rocking chair if it’s less scandalous)
Knock! Knock! Who’s
at the door?
Big strong lion—roar!
roar!
Knock! Knock!
Guess who?
Opera singer—la da
de do!
Knock! Knock! Who
is that?
Purr, purr, my big
fat cat!
Knock! Knock! Who
can it be?
A librarian—shhh!
Quiet please!
Knock! Knock!
Guess who?
Mr. Robot—Hello.
How are you.
Wouldn't this make a cool class book?
Note!
Knock! Knock! jokes are
perfect for reinforcing language standards. I downloaded a free app with Knock! Knock! jokes several
years ago for K.J. that we all got a kick out of. It would make an engaging transition activity in your
classroom.