A Time for Rhyme, 2

Writing a poem is a wonderful family (or class) activity.
Get the kids and let's write some some silly rhymes!

Thank you for the great rhymes you made with the -oons and -eez.
This time I will give you the -oons again and add the -ay ending sounds.

Rhyming is not hard!

Remember, all you need is:

• A thought or idea
• Some good rhyming words to use at the end of the lines
• To use your imagination

I mention the imagination this time because I have heard some folks say that some children don't have an imagination. This is one thing I can't imagine—a child without an imagination. Maybe we just need to let them know it is OK to imagine!

In this session we will give you a starting point and then turn you loose.

The -oons were your favorites (mine, too) and to show you this is definitely an exercise for the whole family I will share an -oon about a tune played on a bassoon in Rangoon. This masterpiece was done by Jean Jerome, a grandmother in Belle Vista, Arkansas.

Now here's the deal...

Well, how about:
I am going to whistle a tune   or   I am going to see a baboon ?
OR:   I'll be back eating a macaroon   or   I'll be back with my platoon ?

So with a quick start, good rhyming words and a little imagination we can all go crazy!

Use the same starters with the -ay words. Or try them with the -eez words from Part 1. Then come up with some of your own starters.

Aw—just do it for the fun of it! Keep smiling!

Here are your good rhyming words