Do you have a favorite poem? I don’t, though I feel like I should. March 21 is World Poetry Day, and April is National Poetry Month. Perhaps that’s why this assortment of poetry books caught my eye: A Year of Nature Poems (Wide Eyed Editions) includes timely poems for each month, including a celebration of spring…
April is National Poetry Month. Please don’t require every student to write a poem this month. Please, please, please. Okay, I take that back. Maybe writing poetry is part of your curriculum and this is a necessary assignment. If you have the flexibility, and I hope you do, I suggest you celebrate National Poetry Month…
Bacon and eggs, chips and salsa, cookies and milk: Some things are great on their own and absolutely amazing once they’re combined. That’s the case with this new book, which combines Nikki Giovanni’s thoughtful poetry with Ashley Bryan’s vibrant art for a collection that’s sure to become a classroom favorite. You can win a copy!…
April is National Poetry Month. Poetry can be difficult for children to create. It’s tough to wrap your brain around a form of literature that emphasizes expression and a distinct feeling of rhythm. (What?!) That’s why haiku is a lovely way to ease children into poetry. It’s simple–and it’s fun! See my morning haiku above….