Good Morning Poem
About the Poem
Poet: Fannie R. Buchanan What it is about: Waking up in the morning and greeting EVERYTHING around us — the sky, the sun, the birds — with JOY and WONDER.
The Poem
Good morning, sky!
Good morning, sun!
Good morning, little winds that run!
Good morning, birds!
Good morning, trees!
Good morning, little breeze!
Good morning, flowers!
Good morning, bees!
Good morning, everyone!
Understanding the Poem
The child in the poem wakes up FULL of energy and happiness. Instead of just saying 'good morning' to people, the child says 'good morning' to EVERYTHING in nature!
Who Does the Child Greet?
| Who | Why Special |
|---|---|
| SKY | So BIG and BLUE above us |
| SUN | Brings LIGHT and WARMTH |
| WINDS that run | The WIND moves fast like it is RUNNING |
| BIRDS | They SING in the morning |
| TREES | They give us SHADE and OXYGEN |
| BREEZE | A gentle, SOFT wind |
| FLOWERS | They are COLOURFUL and BEAUTIFUL |
| BEES | They BUZZ and make HONEY |
Rhyme and Rhythm
Rhyming Words in the Poem
| Line | Word | Rhymes With |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sky | Fly, bye, my |
| 2 | Sun | Run, fun, bun |
| 3 | Run | Sun, fun, bun |
| 4 | Birds | Words, heard |
| 5 | Trees | Bees, breeze, please |
| 6 | Breeze | Trees, bees |
| 7 | Flowers | Showers, hours |
| 8 | Bees | Trees, breeze, please |
| 9 | Everyone | Sun, fun |
Repetition
The phrase 'Good morning' is REPEATED many times. This makes the poem feel like a CHEERFUL SONG.
What We Can Learn
1. Greet the Day with Joy
Every morning is a NEW beginning. Wake up HAPPY and GREET the world around you.
2. Notice Nature
The child notices the SKY, SUN, WIND, BIRDS, TREES, BREEZE, FLOWERS, and BEES. We should also notice the BEAUTY around us.
3. Be Thankful
Saying 'good morning' is a way of saying THANK YOU for a new day.
Activities
Activity 1: Morning Greetings
Tomorrow morning, try greeting:
- Your MOM and DAD
- The SUN
- The PLANTS in your garden
- A BIRD you see
- Your TEACHER at school
How does it make you FEEL?
Activity 2: Draw Your Morning
Draw a picture of what you see in the MORNING:
- The SUN rising
- BIRDS flying
- FLOWERS in the garden
- The SKY
Activity 3: Act Out the Poem
Stand up and ACT OUT the poem:
- Reach for the SKY
- Stretch for the SUN
- Wiggle your fingers for the WIND
- Flap your arms like BIRDS
Words to Learn
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Morning | The start of the day, from sunrise to noon |
| Breeze | A gentle, light wind |
| Everyone | All people |
| Little | Small |
| Run | Move quickly |
Common Mistakes
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'Good morning is only for people.' — The poem shows we can greet NATURE too! It is a way of appreciating the world.
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'The poem is about night time.' — No! The poem is about MORNING — the start of the day.
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'The wind is running on its legs.' — No! 'Winds that run' means the wind MOVES FAST, like a person running.
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'Good morning is just a habit, not meaningful.' — Saying good morning is a WISH for someone to have a GOOD DAY. It has real meaning!
Quick Self-Test
Q1: Who wrote the poem 'Good Morning'? A1: Fannie R. Buchanan.
Q2: What does the child say to the sky? A2: 'Good morning, sky!'
Q3: Name two things the child greets in the poem. A3: Sun, sky, birds, trees, flowers, bees, breeze, winds (any two).
Q4: What is a 'breeze'? A4: A gentle, light wind.
Q5: Why does the child repeat 'Good morning' many times? A5: To show JOY and WONDER. It makes the poem feel like a cheerful song.
Q6: How do you feel when you say 'Good morning' to someone? A6: Happy and cheerful (your own answer).
Q7: What is the rhyming word for 'trees' in the poem? A7: Breeze, bees.
Q8: Draw a picture of what you see in the morning. What is the most beautiful thing? A8: (Your own answer — the sun, a bird, flowers, etc.)
