Saw this poem today - The Value of Paint

[miss mopple]

This was on the wall at the childrens centre today- think Ill put it on my wall or in a newsletter

The Value of Paint

When I'm painting here or painting at home
Please please mum and dad will you leave me alone.
In your adult eyes it may look like a mess,
but honestly Mum, I'm doing my best!

Don't ask me 'what is it?'
Dont say 'why that space?'
and let me put three or four eyes on a face.
One day when I'm older,
I'll conform just like you
right now I'm enjoying colours and goo.

That green bits my garden;
the red bits my blood.
That bit in the corner, that bit that's runny,
is you- the most beautiful Mummy.

So thanks for the paper, the brushes and paint,
I might make a mess, you know I'm no Saint.
So give me an apron or just put down plastic
and I'll paint you creatures fantastic.
When I have finished, let me help clear away.
Because every new day,
I AM LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

[Chatterbox Childcare]

Brilliant - that is going in my Mothers Day Card..

[sfox2003]

Think i might pinch this one too. I love poems, I print them off & put them on my notice board. I recently did this one & got all the childrens handprints around it -

THEY WILL REMEMBER

I take care of your children.
I love them.
I teach them.
I clean them, and
I feed them.
And when nighttime comes,
my heart worries about them
I take care of your children.
I see their first steps.
I hear their first words.
I share their happiness, and
I feel their hurts.
I take care of your children,
as if they were my own.
And when they are grown,
And no longer need me,
My love will be a part of them
deep within the heart of them.
They will know that I was there for them unconditionally.
And they will remember!

[helenlc]

This was on the wall at the childrens centre today- think Ill put it on my wall or in a newsletter

The Value of Paint

When I'm painting here or painting at home
Please please mum and dad will you leave me alone.
In your adult eyes it may look like a mess,
but honestly Mum, I'm doing my best!

Don't ask me 'what is it?'
Dont say 'why that space?'
and let me put three or four eyes on a face.
One day when I'm older,
I'll conform just like you
right now I'm enjoying colours and goo.

That green bits my garden;
the red bits my blood.
That bit in the corner, that bit that's runny,
is you- the most beautiful Mummy.

So thanks for the paper, the brushes and paint,
I might make a mess, you know I'm no Saint.
So give me an apron or just put down plastic
and I'll paint you creatures fantastic.
When I have finished, let me help clear away.
Because every new day,
I AM LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Thats lovely. My friend and I were talking earlier about letting children do their own creations.

I will print this off and give her a copy.

Thanks

[miffy]

I like both of those poems and the handprint idea

Thanks for sharing

Miffy xx

[harrysgirl]

Awww, they're lovely poems. Thanks for sharing. They'll go up on my notice board to share with others too

[estrelas]

They are lovely !!

[estrelas]

Think i might pinch this one too. I love poems, I print them off & put them on my notice board. I recently did this one & got all the childrens handprints around it -

THEY WILL REMEMBER

I take care of your children.
I love them.
I teach them.
I clean them, and
I feed them.
And when nighttime comes,
my heart worries about them
I take care of your children.
I see their first steps.
I hear their first words.
I share their happiness, and
I feel their hurts.
I take care of your children,
as if they were my own.
And when they are grown,
And no longer need me,
My love will be a part of them
deep within the heart of them.
They will know that I was there for them unconditionally.
And they will remember!

That brought a little tear to my eye

[amirose]

I really love that, its great
I took the liberty of tarting it up as a poster to go up on the wall, I have attached it if anyone would like a copy

[miss mopple]

you star ami Will print off and pop on the wall

[PaulaR]

really cute, thank you

[Tired]

A few weeks ago someone posted another poem on here.

I thought it was so lovely I would print it out, but I cant find it now.

Can anyone remember and find the link?

[Tired]

oh ,ive found it

It was posted by mama2three


Although im not their mother ,
i care for them each day ,
i cuddle , read and sing to them ,
and watch them as they play.

i see each new accomplishment ,
and help them grow and learn ,
i understand their language,
and listen to their concerns.

they come to me for comfort,
I kiss away the tears,
they proudly show their work to me ,
mine are the loudest cheers!!

I am not their mother,
but my role is oh so strong ,
I nurture them and keep them safe,
though maybe not for long.

I know some day the day will come ,
when we will have to part ,
but i know each child ive minded for
is forever in my heart.

[Leanne59]

oh ,ive found it

It was posted by mama2three


Although im not their mother ,
i care for them each day ,
i cuddle , read and sing to them ,
and watch them as they play.

i see each new accomplishment ,
and help them grow and learn ,
i understand their language,
and listen to their concerns.

they come to me for comfort,
I kiss away the tears,
they proudly show their work to me ,
mine are the loudest cheers!!

I am not their mother,
but my role is oh so strong ,
I nurture them and keep them safe,
though maybe not for long.

I know some day the day will come ,
when we will have to part ,
but i know each child ive minded for
is forever in my heart.

Thats lovely did she write that?

[patevans]

This was on the wall at the childrens centre today- think Ill put it on my wall or in a newsletter

The Value of Paint

When I'm painting here or painting at home
Please please mum and dad will you leave me alone.
In your adult eyes it may look like a mess,
but honestly Mum, I'm doing my best!

Don't ask me 'what is it?'
Dont say 'why that space?'
and let me put three or four eyes on a face.
One day when I'm older,
I'll conform just like you
right now I'm enjoying colours and goo.

That green bits my garden;
the red bits my blood.
That bit in the corner, that bit that's runny,
is you- the most beautiful Mummy.

So thanks for the paper, the brushes and paint,
I might make a mess, you know I'm no Saint.
So give me an apron or just put down plastic
and I'll paint you creatures fantastic.
When I have finished, let me help clear away.
Because every new day,
I AM LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Thats Lovely

[patevans]

oh ,ive found it

It was posted by mama2three


Although im not their mother ,
i care for them each day ,
i cuddle , read and sing to them ,
and watch them as they play.

i see each new accomplishment ,
and help them grow and learn ,
i understand their language,
and listen to their concerns.

they come to me for comfort,
I kiss away the tears,
they proudly show their work to me ,
mine are the loudest cheers!!

I am not their mother,
but my role is oh so strong ,
I nurture them and keep them safe,
though maybe not for long.

I know some day the day will come ,
when we will have to part ,
but i know each child ive minded for
is forever in my heart.

Oh I like this, just off to print it out

[mama2three]

haha , no i didnt write it ... i wish i could claim the credit!!
i wrote this one though...

i like to go outside to play ,
even on a chilly day ,
so if you bring me in the car ,
please bring along my jacket ...ta!

[patevans]

haha , no i didnt write it ... i wish i could claim the credit!!
i wrote this one though...

i like to go outside to play ,
even on a chilly day ,
so if you bring me in the car ,
please bring along my jacket ...ta!

haha I like that

[sunflower]

What lovely poems, thanks for sharing

[bexcee]

They are all great thanks for sharing