For Our 1st Grade Teacher

A gardener you are, for we are the plants
With knowledge, you had watered us all
You helped us to grow, taught to withstand
Through your attention, you made us feel tall
Your job is now done, so sad, yet so true
So flourishing, we now understand
We wish to convey the message to you
That we are us, because of your hands
Thank you for all of the time that you shared
You treated and nurtured us, so very well
We’ll always remember the way that you cared
From teaching us math and then how to spell
Most of all, Mrs. Moffat, we’d like you to know
No other first graders can stand just as proud
For we had the best of the best and that’s so
And this we’ll all scream for as long as allowed

You’re the best first grade teacher anyone can know
May your life fill with happiness as each day’s winds blow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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June 13, 2008 at 2:18 PM
What a nice tribute to your teacher. I'm sure she'll treasure the honor. I hope you send it to her. I really like the opening line. I enjoyed this one. Karen
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