An orff arrangement of the poem, "Roses Are Red" for xylophones, conga drums, glockenspiels, soprano recorder, and voice. Lesson plan ideas for extending the song to create a rondo form using spoken limericks, both traditional and comical. A good way to reinforce or teach the lower register on the recorder: melody includes the pitch low C. Smart Board visual of the melody with attachments of the full instrument score and the limerick cards for printing. A fun Valentine's Day activity for your u