A positive, upbeat poem for children about a pandemic lockdown, celebrating the peace and quiet and flourishing of nature. Written by this author – a published poet for children.
15 lines, starting:
“Through my window I can’t see
hectic crowds, hurrying to work,
kids, like me, off to school,
traffic trundling slowly down the road,
aeroplanes crossing the sky…”
Supports: poetry appreciation, poetry writing, discussion – speaking and listening, and PSHE – calming and reassuring, encouraging positive thinking.
