Mother’s Day is May 12 so here are some books to help us get in the spirit. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown Once there was a bunny who wanted to run away. He tried many times, but no matter where he went, his mother was always there. For many reasons, this is one…
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MORE Poetry Websites for Kids
As I promised in last week’s Fun Friday Post, here are more poetry sites. Poetry Interactives Just for Kids Poems to read, listen to and write Poetry and Songs for Children from DLTK Organized by themes, types and poets Poetry Writing by Jack Prelutsky from Scholastic Read and write poems Writing I…
Continue readingTips for Loving Poetry and Promoting Literacy
In last week’s post, WHY POETRY? Building Literacy Skills with Poetry, I gave lots of reasons to read, recite, illustrate, and love poetry. Today I have specific tips for promoting poetry at home and in the classroom. Read Aloud Read the poem aloud (poems need this!) or encourage your child to read it – or…
Continue readingANOTHER Dozen Poetry Books for the Whole Family
I have had such a great time reading lots of poetry books for last week’s post and today’s post. The smiles have been nonstop! In the Sea by David Elliott, illustrated by Holly Meade The woodcut illustrations perfectly match these short poems about sea life. The shark and moray eel are terrifying. The dolphins…
Continue readingPoetry Websites for Kids
Are you in the National Poetry Month spirit? Here are some sites to keep you going! Poetry Fun and Games from Poetry 4 Kids Poetry Splatter from RIF Reading Planet Create your own poem Haiku from PBS Parents Write your own haikus Giggle Poetry Poems, write your own poetry, and word games The…
Continue readingWHY POETRY? Building Literacy Skills with Poetry
I haven’t always enjoyed poetry. In fact, I’m still not a big fan of most poetry written for adults. (Don’t tell my friend, Nancy, the poet!) It wasn’t until I started reading poetry written for children that I developed an appreciation. Kids’ poetry is so much more direct and doesn’t leave you scratching your head,…
Continue readingA Dozen Poetry Books for the Whole Family
April is National Poetry Month. Are you a poetry fan? Terrific – I have a dozen books for you to enjoy. Not a fan yet? No problem. I have no doubt you’ll find some here that will delight you. Pug and Other Animal Poems by Valerie Worth, illustrated by Steve Jenkins Valerie Worth was the…
Continue readingSpring Jokes for the Whole Family
Time for *Spring* jokes. Start telling them right away, since summer will be here before you know it! You’ll probably notice not all of the jokes are about spring but I included them because I like them! Q. What season is it when you are on a trampoline? Spring-time! Q. When do monkeys fall…
Continue readingCelebrate Spring with Crafts
Spring crafts are perfect for practicing following directions. Here are a bunch of sites with ideas to get you started. Spring Crafts from Kaboose Watering cans, bonnets, Earth Day crafts Spring Crafts from Martha Stewart Flowers, umbrellas, cards… Spring Crafts for Kids from Busy Bee Butterflies, flowers, birds… Spring Craft Ideas…
Continue readingCelebrate Spring with Books
Just as Easter is my favorite holiday, *Spring* is my favorite season. It is just full of promises: warmer weather, longer days, green grass and trees, flowers… Perfect. I have found some terrific books for celebrating spring. They are loosely listed in order of reading/interest level. Everything Spring by Jill Esbaum This book, published by National Geographic Kids has…
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