Saint Jerome

First day of school, I told the story of Saint Jerome and then opened the curtain to my chalkboard drawing.  I got a little help from my daughters teacher, who is now retired, and just happened to be walking by the classroom. I chose Jerome because he was a scribe and I wanted to start the year with the idea of what we write is important and should be done thoughtfully and clearly.

Pirate Poems- Grade Two

Last week I fell and hurt my leg.                                                2

I slipped upon a broken egg.

A limping pirate now am I

Be kind to me, or I shall cry.

I am Jim, slim and sleek,                                                                3

I’ve a nose like a beak.

I stand tall, lean and thin,

Have a wart on my chin.

My name is Fred, my hair is red.                                                4

I love to sleep, in bunk beds deep

I always eat, but I’m not neat.

 Carefully I go, on my feet tiptoe,                             5

Looking to the right, looking to the left.

If you know what’s best, you’ll know Jack is next.

I’m pirate Pip, light and gay,                                        6

I jump lots when I play,

I chase flies, I catch fleas;

Here comes one, if you please!

Now I peep into the sea;                                              7

Lots of fish swim right by me.

Down below a golden chest,

Holds the gold that I love best.

St. Francis songs and visual for teacher story

As I looked at Kevin's Saint days -I wanted to share this amazing movie about St. Francis that was done by the incredible Franco Zeffirelli (He did my favorite Romeo and Juliet).  The whole movie use to be free on youtube but I can no longer find it.  The music is done by Donovan, one of my favorite musicians,  and I did If You Want Your Dream To Be, with my son's class (I changed Heaven's glory to all Earth's glory).  I didn't do it in a round but it would be fabulous to do towards the end of 2nd or bring back in 3rd as a round.   If you watch the movie, this song will leave you shivering, teary and joyful!