Teachers are the gardeners
Of our kindergarten tots
We send them off to school to learn,
Some soil in their pots.
We've put in a little seed
And now it starts to grow
As they learn from their teachers,
In these gardens that they sow.
the stock- it gts stronger
And then you'll see a bloom.
Soon each and every pot
Starts to blossom in the room.
teachers are the gardeners
of these little flower pots--
As we send them off to school,
Our precious little tots!
Birdiekity May-2000
Teacher Hugs (put hershey hugs in a bag with this poem) You are a wonderful teacher
I think you're very neat
That's why I put together
This special little treat
A little bag with Teacher Hugs
To get you through your day.
And to let you know I am glad
That you are here to stay!
Birdiekity May-2000
Teacher Kisses (-put Hershey kisses in a bag with this poem) You are a special teacher
Always giving and sharing.
Thoughtful too, and funny..
Teaching us, and caring.
That's why I put together
TEACHER Kisses for you
You are the best there is
That's why I come to school.
KOOL-AIDES(Give with a packet of Sweetened Kool Aid) Just a little thank you
For everything you do
when things get very hectic
While helping out at school.
Take a moment to mix up
This very special treat
A packet of Kool Aid
For our KOOL AIDE--
Because we think you're neat!
Birdiekity May-2000
and here are a couple I just did..
Teachers are so special
To each boy and girl
You hold the keys in your hands
That open up the world.
For through your patient ways
The messages you teach
Are the foundation blocks
For all that they may reach!
Birdiekity Aug-2000
Teachers are the keepers
Of the light in children's eyes
You keep the flame of learning
Glowing all the time.
Thank you for all you do
Each and every day!
You make a big difference
In how I learn and play!
Birdiekity Aug-2000
Verse on the Family Day Topper.. Reply to: HomemadeHolidays@egroups.com
Families are like patchwork quilts,
with kindness gently sewn.
Each piece is an original,
with beauty all it's own.
It can be tightly stitched together
With lots of love throughout the years,
and your family will be forever.
TLC Creations, Paulette
For stick pretzels dipped in white chocolate...
SKELETON BONES
I went to the graveyard
The other night
I saw a little ghost
And gave him such a fright
He disappeared without a sound
Leaving a little something
On the ground.
Skeleton bones that you can eat
Nothing scary at all
Just a Halloween treat!
Birdiekity-2000
For Bubbles
What fun to celebrate
At school on the first day.
Blowing fun bubbles
When it's time to play!
Birdiekity Aug-2000
Apology Goblet
Just one glass to be shared by two
A gift given from the heart.
For at times in all relationships
One person will have to start
To be the one to say "I was Wrong"
Or to extend a hand in forgiveness.
For under God's watchful eyes
Your humbleness He will bless.
Fill the cup then offer it
With forgiveness in your heart.
As each of you takes a sip
God will bless you in this new start.
the hands we hold - the hearts we touch
Are the gentle way we grow.
Through the years and sometimes tears,
We become closer to those we know.
Birdiekity-2000
HILLBILLY WASHER AND DRYER-clothespin and metal washer go in the bag << HILLBILLY WASHER AND DRYER
Attach the metal washer
With the clothespin to your clothes
Spin around in circles
Close your eyes as you go!
When you have fallen and
Are looking at the sky
Pick yourself up off the ground
And hang yourself to dry!
Birdiekity Aug-2000
HILLBILLY WORD PROCESSOR-Pencil and pad go in the bag HILLBILLY WORD PROCESSOR
Even Hillbilly's need a processor
To keep their thoughts in line
Nothing with bells and whistles
Something simple will do just fine!
Take this out and use it
when you have a thought or two
A Hillbilly Word Processor
A gift from me to you!
Birdiekity - Aug-2000
HILLBILLY NIGHT LIGHT - Candle and block of wood go in the bag HILLBILLY NIGHT LIGHT
In the middle of the night
When it is too dark to see
Use this Hillbilly night light
A little gift from me!
HILLBILLY FLASHLIGHT-Small clothespin with match attached in the end go in bag HILLBILLY FLASHLIGHT
Sometimes when you're a Hillbilly
You need to go a searchin
For noises and things in the dark
Things that might be lurkin!
Use this Hillbilly flashlight
To go lookin all around!
Don't forget to watch your steps
As your feet hit the ground!
Birdiekity Aug-2000
One day at a time
Thats all it takes
To fill this journal
With memorable keepsakes
Do it once a day
Or even one time a week
Pull out a question
It's answer you'll seek.
Write question and answer
Down in your book.
Then years from now
We'll know -with a quick look
The special things about you
That make you who you are
One in a million ---
You're our guiding star.
Birdiekity -
I love my Grandma
and my Grandma loves me..
Did I mention my Grandma
Always bakes cookies:
I live my Grandma
The way she says Hi..
Did I mention my grandma
Always bakes pies?
I love my Grandma
The way she hugs and holds
did I mention my Grandma
Makes yummy casseroles?
I love my Grandma
She's the best by far
Did I mention Grandma has a Goodie Jar?
Birdiekity-May-2000
A shorter version:
Ilove my Grandma
My grandma loves me
She gives me hugs
While sititng on her knee.
I love my Grandma
She's the best by far
Did I mention my Grandma
Has a Goodie Jar?
Birdiekity- May-2000
Square Dancer Kisses Poem
Square Dancing or
Dancing in a square
You will find can
Take you anywhere.
North, South, East, or West
Where ever you dance
You're the absolute best!
With every Hershey Kiss
Be reminded it's you we miss.
Where ever you may roam
Always know you will
Be welcomed home!
Birdiekity - 2000
Homework! Homework!
Go away!
Homework! Homework!
There's more today!
Homework! Homework!
That's enough!
Homework! Homework!
Have a cup...
...of cocoa!
Birdiekity - 2000
Little hugs and kisses--
some chewing gum too!
To let you know we
are thinking of you!
We are confidant that
You will win today!
So these hugs and kisses
Are being sent your way!
Birdiekity
A penny in my pocket
A penny in my shoe
A bag of penny candy
Just for you!
I added a shinny penny
To bring luck to you.
So eat all the candy and
Put the penny in your shoe!
Birdiekity May- 2000
A hug can say "I'll miss you".
or "I'll be think if of you."
It can say "You're someone special,"
or best of all "I love you."
It can soothe a hurt
or calm a fear,
Or cheer us when we're blue.
It almost seems a miracle
All the things a hug can do.
Grandma, you are a special person
Loved each day of the year.
someone we love to hug and kiss,
And someone we hold dear.
You planted quite a garden
Filled with flowers big and small.
And so we give this little gift
To remind you of one and all!
Birdiekity May-2000
Mary's Mom
Some people have a way about them
With their compassion or with their style. Others are charmers with cunning ways,
Handsome, astute, and wile.
Some we know for their funny jokes
With laughter you hear for miles.
But you are the most special of all
With your beautiful sunny smile!
Birdiekity - 2000
5th Grade Hugs and Kisses
5th grade behind you, changing your looks No more grade school games and books.
On to ___________ Middle School
Where you know that teenagers rule!
A special little gift for you--you see
some hugs and kisses, all from me!
After summer we'll be goin to a new school Where we all know that teenagers rule!
Birdiekity - 2000
In this little handmade packet
You'll find REUNION SEEDS
Plant with love, tend with care,
And guard against the weeds.
REUNION SEEDS are hard to grow
But the roots take hold with time.
And the blooms which come forth
Are the sweetest you will find.
The petals will not fade away
And the FAMILY never dies.
For FAMILIES are beautiful flowers
In the garden of our lives.
Birdiekity-2000
I am just a little beanie bear
As green as green can be.
I am made of the softest velvet
So that you can cuddle me.
Crafted with love and tenderness
A friendship bear brand new!
To help you celebrate your birthday-
A gift from me to you!
Birdiekity - 2000
Sister poem'
Sister to sister
Friend to friend
I can't wait to
Talk to you again.
You are so special
In every way
Having you for a sister
Makes a delightful day!
Birdiekity-2000
I was down by the pond the other day
And what do you think I found
LIttle green frogs that were hopping about In the water and on the ground.
So I gathered up these mud frogs
A very special treat.
Gummy,chewy, and chocolate
All good enough to eat!
Birdiekity-2000
May this Pansy Basket be a reminder
of your beautiful wedding day,
The laughter and love that was
Shared by all- happy, carefree, and gay. Pansies stand for thoughtfulness
And our thoughts were all with you
On that glorious day, before GOD,
When you became bride and groom!
Birdiekity May-2000
Fill em with little red hot candies...add this label LAWYER PILLS
Have to call your lawyer?
Things aren't going well?
You'll be stressing big time
'Bout the things you'll have to tell.
Take a little candy treat
One and then another...
Soon you'll be talking
Like your lawyer is your brother!
Birdiekity May-2000
The previous one was more or less for a client... for a coworker this might work:
Working with a lawyer?
Days seem pretty long?
One thing then another
Seems you never will be done?
Take a little candy treat
To chase the stress away
Then before you know it
You'll be gone for the day!
Birdiekity May-2000
I love my Grandma
My Grandma loves me
She bakes cakes and pies
And yummy cookies.
I love my Grandma
She's the best by far
Did I mention my Grandma
Has a Goodie Jar?
Birdiekity 2000
Time to take a moment
A little daily break
Perhaps this bit of coffee
Will soothe a little ache
---------------------------------- These two can be used together or seperate
Gather all your thoughts
And sit them in a chair
Take a sip or two
And pretend I'm sitting there.
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Add a bit of water
In a cup that you will heat
When it's done sit right down
And sip this little treat
--------------------------- These two can be used separately or together
Put your feet up
And take a drink
Relax and drift away
You'll soon know what to think
On any perplexing day!
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Need a little courage
Something to face the day
Perhaps this little treat
Will help you square away!
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All by Birdiekity - 2000
I was down by the pond the other day
And what do you think I found
LIttle green frogs that were hopping about In the water and on the ground.
So I gathered up these mud frogs
A very special treat.
Gummy,chewy, and chocolate
All good enough to eat!
Birdiekity-2000
Here is one idea for a packet filled with Hershey Hugs.
V ery important people
O ffer their time to help with:
L ove
U nderstanding
N urturing
T enderness
E nthusiasm
Energy
R eadiness
H elping
U s
G row
S uper Students!
Birdiekity Aug-2000
A poem:
Thank you for volunteering
We are so glad that you are here.
Our little ones need special help
From people like you who are near.
The kids will always look up to you
When you offer a helping hand.
They reward you with great big hugs
And really think you're grand!
Birdiekity Aug-2000
Little by little you will heal
If you take it one day at a time.
So to wile away the hours
Heres some candy and a dime!
Save the dime for a rainy day,
And have a sweet treat to chew.
Know that you are in our prayers
As daily we are thinking of you!
Birdiekity Aug 2000
Another thought we are sending your way
Wishing you fun surprises today!
May it be a day chocked full of progress Look at the bright side --you dont have to dress! We love you and wish we were by your side. To cheer you on during this rollercoaster ride!
Birdiekity Aug 2000
Werther or not you get better
Is entirely up to you
Werther or not you feel good
In anything you do!
Werther or not we are there
You are always in our thoughts!
Birdiekity Aug 2000
That birdie is sure keen at writin them poems She can take our words and flip them about next thing you know a poem has come out!
T Aug 2000
Though far from you
our thoughts are near,
we pray the pain
will disappear.
Our love for you surrounds you well
and cradles you, for all to tell.
Within our hearts, our thoughts, our mind, we pray to God that you will find,
in every day that comes your way...
that strength and peace aren't far behind.
Sunny Aug 2000
When the hustle and bustle
Of the office gets to you
And the typing and forms
Seem to make you blue
Then it's time for you to take a rest
Just relax from all your office quests.
Before you lose it all completely
And you think you're going to drop
Just get out this little packet
and let the popcorn pop.
Before you know it
worries seem to end
and you will be smiling
once again my friend."
Written by Patsy
It is fun to have a Secret Pal
To send some wishes to
Things like smiles and happiness
Surprises from me to you!
Hope your day is a happy one
That brings you wonderful wishes,
That come true at your command--
And some sweet hugs and kisses!
Birdiekity - Aug 2000
Vanilla Bath Salt Soda
On days when you're tired or stressed
And feel that you need a special treat
Take out this Vanilla Bath Salt Soda
That looks good enough to eat!
Fill your bath tub with water
Put (insert the amount) in the tub
Get right in and relax a bit
Use the "topping" for a scrub!.
Birdiekity - Aug 2000
Aunt's Day Poem
Everyone has some Ants
Some are living on a farm
Some are marching
til the job is done.
Others are special people
That give us a hug and kiss.
Aunts that we always love
And certainly do miss!
Birdiekity Aug 2000
I am just a little spool baby
To place where you can see
Quiet as a little mouse
You wont hear a peep from me.
When your day is over
And you're sitting quietly alone
Look at me and remember
Babies are the family
That make our house a home.
birdiekity Sept -2000
Postal carriers deliver the mail
Through rain,sleet, and snow
You are very appreciated
Much more than you ever know.
So here are some hugs and kisses
They are just from us to you
To let you know how glad we are
For always getting our mail through!
Birdiekity Sept 2000
Perhaps you did not know
It's time to celebrate Teddy Bear Day
And put on a great big show
So grab your favorite teddy bear
And give him a great big hug
And remember to wish him
Happy Teddy Bear Day!
(kinda fizzled at the end, but I was running out of time and couldn't come up with anything else)
The back says:
To help you celebrate
Teddy Bear Day
Here are some Teddy Grahams
To help you on your way.
Yum Yum
Written by Tammy
We have a poet named Birdie
Whose poems are often quite purdy
She's quick on the draw
We are always in awe
We hope she's always this wordy.
Paulette, 2000
Of all the Holiday traditions
The one I like the best
Is kisses under the mistletoe--
It beats all the rest!
So here in this little packet
Are some kisses and mistletoe.
Hang it up, and get ready
Soon you'll be able to show
Someone that you love them--
By giving them a kiss
Yep, this Holiday Tradition
Is just the very best!
Birdiekity Sept-2000
I know a young ghost named Pete
who is soft and squishy and sweet
he won't cause you fright
just delicious delight
for Pete is a marshmallow treat~!
Paulette, 2000
No Laundry Day
by T
Laundry needs to be done,
but I can not do that today
for today is "no laundry day"
I told my family not to bring me dirty clothes for today Is "no laundry day"
Im sorry that all of your clothes are dirty today but today is "No laundry day"
You need some what? Im sorry you have to leave the washer alone and turn them inside out for it is "No Laundry day"
Today is No laundry day the washer gets no water, you get no clean clothes. If you need clean clothes all I can say is today is "No laundry day"
T September 2000
poems
^^^^
Snicker snicker
Giggle giggle
turn your smile
into a wiggle!
Eating snickers
can be fun,
wiggling smiles
For everyone!
©Birdiekity
Here is a little treat for you
I searched far and wide
For the perfect candy bar
to tuck right inside.
One that will turn
a little mouth quiver
Into something else-
Like a tiny little snicker.
Once you have eaten it all
Your snicker will grow in size
And soon you"ll have
A smile that is a mile wide!
©Birdiekity Nov - 2000
Baby's Photo Book
A photo book for baby
With pictures of family
So all the familiar faces
Baby can always see.
To learn their names
Can be a game
That baby will enjoy,
Or learning which person
Is a girl or a boy!
Perhaps the lesson today
Is colors-who is wearing what.
Before you know it baby will
Be drinking from a cup!
As baby grows you will see
This will be a favorite book
One baby wants to pick up
And always take a look!
©Birdiekity Nov-2000
Take a cup of coffee
To warm your winter's day.
Add this chocolate spoon from me
And troubles will melt away.
I wish we could be together now
Instead of miles apart.
Instead let the sweet warmth of this gift Fill and warm your heart.
Paulette, 1998 ~ TLC Creations
Scavenger Hunt Jar
A Scavenger Hunt Jar just for you
For moments when you have nothing to do.
Don't open the jar, keep it intact-
Twist it around, this way and that!
Look for the objects one by one.
Your entertainment has just begun!
As thoughts begin to drift far away--
Once again you relax and play!
You won't be able to put it down.
You'll have a smile instead of a frown!
©Birdiekity NOV -2000
Thanksgiving time is here
We have a lot to be thankful for
Friends and family like you
Coming to our door.
As you eat each sunflower seed
Be remind of the delight
We find in each and everyone
That was here tonight!
©Birdiekity Oct-2000
If it is for people that won't be at your house
Thanksgiving is a special time
To share with our friends and families.
To let you know we love you
A packet of sunflower seeds.
As you eat each little seed be reminded of
The thoughts and cheer and wishes,
But most especially -- the love!
©Birdiekity Oct-2000
Birdiekity