We have not had a sunny spring as of late. In fact, it’s been downright rainy, with lots of thunderstorms, hail, and the occasional tornado watch. To be honest, I love rainy weather, but the mud on my shoes is getting to be a bit much. Let’s put out some sunny vibes with this spring…
poetry in the classroom
Great Poetry Reading Day
This Tuesday, April 28th, is Great Poetry Reading Day! I personally got hooked on poetry in second grade. A classmate’s father visited our class to read poetry to us and several of the poems were by Shel Silverstein. It was delightful and hilarious and obviously very memorable. I even remember going home and telling my…
Fun With Haiku
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….