English Reception/Year 1 Spring Performance Poetry

1. Let me entertain you!
2. Tiny Tim
3. Jumping, jumping!
4. Performance poetry

Group Reader
Jumping Poems by Ruth Merttens

Weblinks
Jumping Poems 1 by Ruth Merttens from www.youtube.com
Hot Food by Michael Rosen from www.youtube.com
The Hole in the Wall by Michael Rosen from www.youtube.com

Jumping poems
These are illustrated versions of traditional rhymes. Full of repetition and rhythm, they are easy to read and the pictures add a whimsical flavour which adds to the enjoyment of the whole text.

Tiny Tim
This is a re-telling of a traditional poem which has been through several iterations since the Victorian era.  Simple and rhythmical, it allows children to read with ease and also makes an excellent rhyme for them to learn off by heart. The illustrations will make them laugh!

1. Hide and Seek!
2. Super Sweets!
3. My teacher is a monster!
4. Remember me!

Group Reader
Poor Me! by Ruth Merttens

Weblinks
Hide and Seek by Valerie Bloom from clpe.org.uk
A Little Bit of Food by Joseph Coelho from clpe.org.uk

Poor me!
This is a simple traditional poem, extended and greatly enhanced by the addition of fabulous, quirky illustrations. An easy read for children who are starting to read independently, this will make them laugh!