Tag: Poetry

Poems as Art, Art as Poems

Poems and Rhyme are Literary Access Points for All This story stems from the age-old text Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months by Maurice Sendak and the linear calendar. Starting in September at the beginning of the school year, we read the...

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The Intersection of Memory, Nostalgia, and Poetry

On My Journey Poetry is healing, and my own poetry has healed me. There’s something about crafting a piece of writing that can mend our hearts. Growing up, I experienced the world in both Arabic and English, and I encountered poetry in both...

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Student-Led Curiosity and Connection

Following MM’s Curiosity (Background) As our class was taking part in our daily read aloud time, a student noticed the bookmark with Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s face, a picture of the book Whatever Comes Tomorrow, and a QR code. MM asked if we could...

Quick Resources

This month, we’re sharing two free resources to help you make poetry a regular and joyful part of your teaching. "Love for Poetry" by Tyra GallowayDiscover a simple, quick, and impactful weekly routine to bring poetry into your upper elementary...