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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

Famous short poems for primary schools in Ghana - Top 10 | A read must for elementary teachers and pupils alike

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A poem is a group of words arranged in a distinct manner that centers around a topic or a theme. Poems can rhyme or be in a free verse . In primary school which is the educational level one can consider very crucial in a child's development, one tool used to improve memory retention of the kids is poems.  Poems and music are very crucial and that is the reason why primary pupils are mandated to have their poem book which is read every morning to improve their academic development.  Learning by repetition is a great way many people learn and since poems are very short and interesting, the kids easily memorize them making them keep stuff in their memory. There are a lot of short poems that every educationist in Ghana is highly likely to learn.  Continue reading to find out more about these poems. 1) A LION A lion A lion has a tail It has a big head and a very small waist This short poem has an accompanying action that children love to do. The experience of reciting this poem and doin