| Santa Claus (Recital) | 
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Santa Claus (Recital)
Written by: W.S.C. A letter exercise for ten very small children. Let each child present placard bearing the letter as he recites his line. At the close, all shut their eyes and screw them up very tight. | First child: | S | S stands for stockings we hang up so high | | Second child: | A | A is for all we get if we don't cry. | | Third child: | N | N is for nobody he will pass by. | | Fourth child: | T | T is for to-morrow, the day we eat pie. | | Fifth child: | A | A stands for at last old Santa is nigh. | | | | | | Seventh child: | C | C for the children who love him so well. | | Seventh child: | L | L for the little girl, his name she can spell. | | Seventh child: | A | A stands for apples so rosy and red. | | Seventh child: | U | U is for us as we wait for his sled. | | Seventh child: | S | S stands for Santa Claus, who comes in the night
when we are tucked up in bed with our eyes
closed so tight |
An Acrostic Recital
An acrostic is a poem or recital in which the first letter of the lines, taken in sequence, spell out a name, word or message. These were very popular during the Victorian era and variations were used in Victorian Parlour Games. Sadly such games have long been replaced with crossword or other word puzzles. But the Acrostic recital such as the one detailed above are really delightful. An easy method of involving children in simple entertainments especially for the festive season when message of joy and goodwill can be portrayed in this fashion. |
