In honor of celebrating April as poetry month, here are some classroom resources. The first is an unpublished poem written by my friend, Linda Phillips. She gives you permission to use it with your elementary students as you celebrate spring together: SURE SIGN It wasn’t when the snow melted or the air forgot to… Continue reading Celebrating Poetry Month
Kay McSpadden, in a recent column in The Charlotte Observer, invited her readers to celebrate National Poetry Day on April 30th, by posting a blog, tweeting on Twitter, or by simply sharing a verse or two with a friend. I immediately thought of my good friend, Linda Phillips, who has been writing poetry for years… Continue reading Photosynthesis and National Poetry Day