This poem can be used to teach third graders about adjectives. After reading the poem, the teacher can ask the students to identify the adjectives used to describe the different elements in the poem. For example, the students can identify “busy,” “whispers,” “heavy,” “unique,” “bright,” “weary,” “autumn,” “patient,” “tired,” “challenging,” “strong,” “frustration’s,” “understanding,” “hopeful,” and “challenging” as adjectives used in the poem. The teacher can then discuss the importance of using adjectives to add detail and description to their writing. The students can also be encouraged to come up with their own adjectives to describe the different elements in the poem.