The Crayon Box That Talked

While walking into a toy store the day before today

I overheard a crayon box with many things to say

“I don’t like Red!” said Yellow and Green said “Nor do I”

“And no one her likes Orange but no knows just why”

“We are a box of crayons that doesn't get along

Said Blue to all the others “Something here is wrong”

Well, I bought that box of crayons and took it home with me

And laid out all the colors so the crayons all could see

They watched me as I colored with Red, Blue and Green

And Black, White and Orange and every color in between

They watched as green became the grass and Blue became the sky

The Yellow sun was shining bright on White clouds drifting by

Colors changing as they touched becoming something new

They watch me as I colored – they watched me till I was through

And when I finally finished I began to walk away

And as I did the crayon box had something more to say

“I do like Red!” said Yellow and Green said, “so do I”

And Blue you were terrific! So high up in the sky

“We are a box of crayons each one of us unique

But when we get together the picture is more complete”

                                                             Shane DeRolf

I’ve always tried to incorporate attention to diversity and equity into the classroom, however this course as given me a tools to help me more created in the classroom by creating a program environment that is inclusive, multicultural and reflects the communities of the children I serve.