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Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher Kind when she shares her bologna sandwich. Imaginative when she has to use Q-tips to teach. Nurturing to teeter totter injuries. Daring when rescuing an mystery object from the toilet. Earnest when explaining this adventure to her principal. Responsible for helping 23 children put on 23 coats and getting all 23 to the bus on time. Gentle when covering boo-boos with impossible to open bandaids. Aimiable when greeting parents. Resourceful when finding uses for 75 popsicle sticks. Tactful when explaining Timothy's new permanent marker freckles to his mother. Energetic when chasing a dog off the playground. Nose blowing expert. Talented when using a pipe cleaner to replace a lost shoe lace. Elated with a new set of blocks. Afraid of itchy heads. Capable of jumping rope in heels on the playground. High spirited when there is a snow day. Excited about caterpillars. Ready for nap time!

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Natasha L Scragg

Date: 1/20/2024 12:02:00 PM

Love this! Lol'd at the part about Timothy's permanent freckles ha ha!! A brilliantly fun read.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/17/2023 3:20:00 AM

You had me laughing out loud especially about the freckles lol. I used to help out in a reception class and can relate big time, then I went on to work with high school children with additional needs. going to add this to my faves, so glad you are reading Caren's poems she is an incredible lady in so many ways and I love her humour:-) hugs Jan xx

Marikate Kingston
Date: 10/24/2023 9:35:00 PM

That was a nice thing to say. I'm pleased that my writing made you happy. What a nice compliment. :)

Charles Messina

Date: 9/24/2023 2:59:00 AM

I love this acrostic, Marikate. My daughter teaches 1st grade, so I had to send this to her. I imagine after jumping rope in high heels, that's how you got your "Black patent leather flats" (lol) Great write!

Marikate Kingston
Date: 10/24/2023 9:39:00 PM

Gosh, you just made me feel proud. I hope your daughter liked it. I'm sure she could relate to some of it. I bet she's terrific. It was an exhausting job, but to me so much fun. I taught for 20 years and would go back to it in a minute.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 9/4/2023 7:06:00 AM

Such a terrific Acrostic that covers so many of the bases a kindergarten teacher touches. I am sure that you were a creative, much loved teacher, Marikate. Congratulations on such a funny, fine poem! Brian

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/18/2023 11:39:00 AM

We just don't appreciate teachers quite enough, do we? The things they have to know and deal with are numerous indeed. I enjoyed this.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 6:24:00 PM

That is a nice thing to say. Thank you. I do admit I loved my job and enjoyed going to work everyday. The children would say the funniest things to me. A child named Allison once looked longingly at my black patent leather flats and remorsefully said, "Oh, Mrs. Kingston, you are soooo lucky your mommy lets you wear your party shoes to school" :)

Clifford Villalon

Date: 4/4/2023 7:03:00 AM

I'm deeply honored for meeting you Miss Marikate. :) Teaching is a never-ending journey of trails and sacrifices, inspiring the young children dreaming and living in the world of fantasy. Strength to you in this magical world!

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 6:31:00 PM

What a wonderful thing to say. I loved everyday I went to work. Sometimes I felt like the mommy of 23 children. I have so many darling stories that still make me laugh and so many meaningful experiences I hope to always remember. Play, freedom for expression and critical thinking opportunities are very important. Again, many thanks :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/29/2023 9:27:00 AM

Your "Kindergarten Teacher" is a fun/cute/creative write. Love your ending, "Ready for nap time!" Bet you are. Have a fun day writing away....................

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 6:37:00 PM

Thank you Paula, I enjoy your writes as well. This poem speaks from experiences I had over the years. So many more I hope to always remember. Always ready for nap time, even now :) One of my all time favorite children's books is titled, The Napping House by Audrey Wood. Thank you. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2023 1:31:00 PM

way to write an acrostic. You are so clever. Sorry to be so late getting back to you. Busy schedule.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 6:42:00 PM

Thank you. It's nice to be called clever :) For a few months my mind's been a tabla rasa. Hopefully that will change soon. I am trying to write different types of poems, but some I find tough. Thank you for your nice compliment. I will keep plugging along. :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/27/2023 10:30:00 AM

This is an exquisite acrostic, Marikate, I really like 'nose blowing expert' and 'excited about caterpillars' - sounds like this comes from personal experiece?

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 6:46:00 PM

Cold and flu season. A 'germy' time in a kindergarten classroom with 20 five year olds! I saw a funny shirt once and almost bought it to wear to school. It read: "I have an issue with your tissue" Funny. :) : ) :) Thank you for calling my poem"exquisite" How very nice of you!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/22/2023 8:07:00 PM

Ha ha, really talented she must be, brilliant poem, Marikate:)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 6:52:00 PM

That is a very nice thing to say. Children are wonderful to teach. That's not to say they are sweet and easy everyday, but there are so many ways that are clever and important to handle trying behaviors, and when you see success in that particular child, it is so worth it. Thank you your nice message :)

Robert Gorelick

Date: 1/31/2023 5:41:00 PM

Good nurturing kindergarten teachers are pure gold. Their influence may prove profound! Lovely write, Robert

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 7:00:00 PM

Thank you Robert. We have to have the patience of a saint sometimes but I loved my job and everyday was excited to come to work. Not every child was perfect and sweet, but when you are able to solve a child's behavior without a curriculum guide :( It was so worth it ) Merci :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/24/2023 5:55:00 AM

If I had a dollar for every time I was daring, I would be rich" Daring when rescuing an mystery object from the toilet." - loved this part!

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 7:12:00 PM

Why, thank you. I must confess that I don't think that ever happened, but there were certainly many others, like the permanent marker experience that did. Sounds like you were a teacher too I bet a terrific one

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/22/2023 6:59:00 PM

Ha, ha! Bullseye, Marikate. And btw, most of this captures Poetry Soup's own Caren Krutsinger, who's been teaching Kindergarden for a long time. I recommend you try her website. I think you may enjoy it!

Marikate Kingston
Date: 1/23/2023 6:33:00 PM

It was absolutely wonderful. I have been at my computer for an hour, commenting on her funny poems about everyday things we all can relate to in some way. It was kind of you to tell me about her writing. She has become one of my favorites on Poetry Soup Thank you.