Howdy, friends. This never posted last week, and in the busy-ness of moving, I didn’t realize it. So–ta da! Check out this amazing new profession readaloud production of Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten! Just click below to watch, or click here to go to its YourClassical Storytime page, where you can scroll down and watch […]
A Summer Poetry Journal Project #ClassroomConnections
It’s almost the end of the school year, which makes me think of both summer writing projects and What I Did This Summer back-to-school projects. Ugh. Those projects result in boring summaries, in my experience. Wouldn’t it be fun to ask students to pick one small moment each week and write an equation poem or […]
National Cancer Survivors Day #ClassroomConnections
Did you know the first Sunday in June is National Cancer Survivors Day? I didn’t, either. But it is. Like just about everyone, my life has been touched by cancer, and an editor friend who is smart and wonderful and compassionate is going through treatment right now. I’m re-sharing this poem from quite a few […]
Getting Ready for the End of the School Year #ClassroomConnections
It’s almost the end of the school year, which feels a little hard to believe! Here’s my end-of-year celebration poem from Stampede, which is now out of print. When I read this with kids, I have them stomp their feet and trumpet loudly, like stampeding elephants, at the end of the poem. Does this poem […]
Spring Green! #ClassroomConnections
Here in Minnesota, the world has gone green! And it’s almost time for us to get out our inflatable kayak and hit the water! Spring is an awesome time to look at plants and bodies of water. Check out A Leaf Can Be… and Water Can Be… and all their accompanying resources (just click to […]
Keeping It Real for Mother’s and Father’s Day #ClassroomConnections
It’s that time of year when many classes and groups are talking about Mother’s and Father’s Day. And many behind-the-scenes conversations happen around what to have students do who don’t have or aren’t in contact with their mom or dad. Or maybe they have two of one or the other. In a world where the […]
Poetic Pursuits—a Poetry Primer for Teachers and Writers
A while back, I wrote a series of articles about writing poetry. They’re aimed at people who want to write children’s poems, but they’re also very handy for teachers! They’re called Poetic Pursuits, and here’s where you can find them! I cover everything from poetic forms, such as diamantes and poems for two voices, to […]
Sets of 30 Poems for the Classroom
Sometimes it’s fun to focus in on one poetry form or topic for a while. National Poetry Month naturally falls into a 30-day period, but I have some other sets of 30 days’ worth of poems you might find fun. Here are some sets from previous NPM celebrations that are free and online. 30 […]
Teacher Tips for Reading Poems to & With Students
Maybe you’re reading more poetry with your students these days? If reading poetry aloud has you a bit intimidated, check out my Tips for Reading Poetry Aloud in Your Classroom! This is what I created during National Poetry Month in 2015, but the techniques haven’t changed! Speed, sound effects, discussion—I cover them all here! Download […]
Laura’s Poetry Readalouds (Audio and Video)
It’s National Poetry Month, and I hope you’re having a great time with poetry and your students. I’m usually so busy creating new things that I sometimes forget to share resources I already have. So during my April Curriculum Connections posts, I’ll be pointing you toward some of my resources you might helpful, whether it’s […]
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