“To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June.”~ Jean-Paul Sartre
(I borrowed this quote from Iliana)
Every month, my second grade students memorize and recite a poem. January’s poem is my favorite of the year, and I’ve been wanting to post this audio recording, but had to figure out the technology for doing so. It’s not January any longer, but I do hope you enjoy listening to one of my second graders reciting her “January Poem” (Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, by Robert Frost.)
That is one of my very favourite poems (can you have a very favourite? – no, but you know what I mean). And it is lovely to hear any poem recited by a child.
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I’ve never heard this before, so thank you for learning how to put it on your blog.
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SS, oh yes, I know exactly what you mean! And she did a very nice job with it, don’t you think? Not an easy poem for an 8 year old to memorize!
Tamara, I’m very happy to introduce you to this beautiful poem!
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Marvelous!! This is such a special poem. It’s one of my husband’s and my favorites. I believe I have the same book that your illustration comes from. Isn’t it a beautiful edition? And what a fabulous job your student did in reciting the poem. Well done!!
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Ah, that’s wonderful! Thank you for sharing. I don’t remember having to memorize any poems in grade school – maybe, junior high! 🙂
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