Sing Me To Sleep

Bring remembrance and reflection into your classroom with this free printable handout inspired by Private Joseph Withrow Wynn’s WWI poem, “Sing Me To Sleep.”
Students are invited to read, respond, and reflect on the human experience behind the history — through writing, discussion, and creative expression.

This resource includes:

• The full poem written by Private Wynn from the trenches of WWI

• Reflection questions that explore empathy, remembrance, and voice

• An extension activity for art, poetry, or dramatic reading

• Direct connection to the short film:
  🎥 Sing Me To Sleep | Private Joseph Withrow Wynn (1914–1918)

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and remembrance assemblies — Grades 4–8.
A thoughtful way to connect literacy, history, and emotional learning.