Grades 1–2
PoetryWritingA bee
has a string on his back.
The string
is on the moon.
There is a flute.
The moon is trying
to catch the bee.
The moon wants to
play the flute to the bee.
The moon wrote a song.
The song
was great.
The song is called moonlight.
The moon sings:
Moonlight
Moonlight is beautiful
because God made the moonlight
Beautiful moonlight
shines in the dark
because God made the moonlight.
by 826 National and Cartoon Network
Students write two stories focused on the power of inclusion with this downloadable, printable, DIY publishing kit.
by Donovan, 826CHI
In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn how inclusion takes hard work and forgiveness.
by Diego, 826CHI
This poem might be considered a metaphorical soundoff between a lion and a banana. Written in Spanish and English.
by Yusuf, 826 MSP
In this resolution inspired by the "Include Someone" lesson and Cartoon Network storyboard, we learn how transformation and creativity can bring together friends.
by Lina, 826 Valencia
A mischievous recipe calling for 3 tablespoons of candy, 10 gallons of not laughing, and 100 gallons of mother.
by Alex, 826michigan
Percy Jackson’s story retold—in a single tweet!
by Sherilyn, 826LA
A story about what to do when one witnesses bullying.
by Kevin, 826LA
A letter from the author to the author on appreciating both the unconventional and conventional parts of oneself.
by Amelia Alamgir, Grade 1, 826NYC
This poem uses repetition and sensory details to describe a trip to the botanical garden.
Kendall, 826 New Orleans
An ode to an animal friend.
by Aidan, 826michigan
A student reflects on how to bounce back from frustration.
by Sebastian, 826 Valencia
In this story, a student finds a surprise within a Takis bag and makes a wish for a dream school.
by Jude, 826michigan
A student describes life in the future, complete with 3-D pens and hologram television!
by Anna K., 826CHI
This poem uses alliteration to discuss the narrator's pets.
by Nathan A., 826DC
A story about reaching out to others.
by Natalie, 826 Valencia
A recipe for how to create a legendary rapper.
by Charlotte Velasquez, age 8, 826 Valencia
A school’s spooky secret comes to light. Does a hair-cutting monster really exist?
by Isaac, Grade 2, 826 Boston
A student learns that good things, like kindness, come full circle.
Lanae, 826 New Orleans
A poem about giving and receiving love.
by Madhav, 826michigan
In this short epic, a pig and a snail pilot a NASA rocket and bring breaking news back to New York City.
by Sabir, 826 MSP
In this shape poem, a student walks you through a typical day in her neighborhood.
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