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We love this poem because it is:
a famous, traditional poem
perfect for sharing with the whole school in December
a fantastic opportunity to perform poetry to an audience
creates excitement and Christmas magic in your classroom
Learning opportunities:
Reading ~ use of metaphors, similes, onomatopoeia, repetition, rhythm and rhyme
S & L: Performance Poetry ~ as a class, learn a few lines of the poem each and perform it as part of your Christmas show to parents. Add sound effects and art work to bring your performance to life.
Reading ~ identify old fashioned words in the poem and discuss their meaning
Writing ~ think about your own Christmas or winter traditions. Write a poem using a verse for each tradition.
Art ~ design or make stocking that are ‘hung by the chimney with care’
Writing ~ write a letter to Father Christmas
Writing ~ write a set of instructions to look after the reindeer
ICT ~ create a Santa Please Stop Here poster to hang on your window
Art & Craft ~ make a reindeer teddy
DT ~ make a wooden sleigh
Geography ~ research the different names for Father Christmas across the world and different Christmas traditions
