“Poetry is a rhythmical piece of writing that leaves the reader feeling that life is a little richer than before, a little more full of wonder, beauty, or just plain delight.”
– Eileen Fisher
The Earth Is Wet:
Celebrate Every Season with Poetry
The Earth Is Wet
The earth is wet.
The sky is gray.
It looks like it
Will rain all day.
–Karla Kuskin
Whether the Weather
Whether the weather be fine
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold
Or whether the weather be hot,
We'll weather the weather
Whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not.
–Traditional
From Songs and Rhymes for a Rainy Day,
A Nellie Edge Read and Sing Big Book™
Yes, it rains in Oregon, and once again, we are hoping winter showers bring spring flowers! Consider greeting your children at the door with a small poem reflecting the weather or the changing seasons.
- See article: Wondrous Words About the Weather: A Poetry Ritual
Poetry is Our Continued Gift for You!
Weave poetry into your ongoing science adventures. Here is our expanding collection for your Poetry "I Can Read" Notebook:
Be looking for Nellie Edge “I Can Read” Poetry Collections on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT)
When children memorize, recite, and perform the words of carefully selected poetry, they develop English language fluency with the most exquisite language we speak; they practice high-frequency words and phonics in an authentic context; and, most importantly, they develop a love for the sounds of language.
- Community is served when children learn things “by heart.”
- Owning wonderful words and imaginative phrases enlivens the art of speaking and writing.
What memorable words do you give children to carry on the walls of their minds?
Our kindergarten children begin the year memorizing, reciting, and illustrating Sunflower Children and the Reading Is Fun rhyme for their Poetry “I Can Read” Notebooks. (During the Spring of the year, we introduce the word “anthology.”) The last week of school, children talk about all the places they love to read. Then once again, we illustrate another Reading Is Fun page. This final copy becomes the back cover of the student’s “I Can Read” Anthology Notebook. Our children march out the door as ambitious, motivated readers who love the sounds of poetry, songs, and rhymes. We sing…
I love to read.
I love to read.
My “I Can Read” Anthologies of songs and poems and rhymes.
Nellie Edge Poetry “I Can Read” Notebook
So Many Reasons to Love It!
“My students love reading these poems and being able to add their own illustrations! It makes them feel like authors.”
–Danielle H.
“Saying rhymes and songs together practices many skills. The children learn new vocabulary and develop a feeling of unity working together.”
–Laura R.
“This is such a RICH resource, full of inter-connected learning. My little students have already enjoyed some of the poetry and their illustrations make the poems come alive in a personal way. I am looking forward to using this resource all year and for many years to come. THANK YOU!”
–Barb C.
“My students and their parents have enjoyed these poems! I love the variety of poems to choose from and all of the activities that can be done with each poem!”
–Lauren B.
“We love these poems. The QR codes are so helpful for parents.” -Laura C. “Great addition to Poetry Month - using with students to increase understanding and make connections to poetry.”
–Sharon W.
Poetry Bundle includes 10 individual monthly and thematic collections and a bonus: Choose from over 200 poems, songs, and rhymes with family and curriculum connections.
Enjoy a sample: Download February Poetry Freebie on TpT.
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