Happy May! Buffy at Buffy Silverman is slithering in as host with a poem about a snake seen recently at Saugatuck State Park.
Today I am sharing a couple slide shows from two fourth grades and one first grade class at my former school. Did you know that when you use Padlet, you can create a slide show in an easy way! Mr. Canning's class (1st grade) and Mrs. Martin's class (4th grade) created color poems. Unfortunately, I didn't photo their color squares . I had Mrs. Fisher's class (4th grade) create I am poems.
Thank you for your patience today. I love each season as each one is gives a different lens to look upon life. May 1 is the halfway point between spring and summer solstice. The days are still lengthening, the soil is warm enough for the starting of crops, and I am watching as the juncos return to the nest. It's a time of expansion
which contains part of my OLW, expand. “When you expand your awareness, seemingly random events will be seen to fit into a larger purpose.” Deepak Chopra I am learning to sit and rest to expand awareness.. In a period of spring's rapid growth, taking time to rest and be idle has its benefits. You can hear your breath, watch as the bumblebees busy themselves in the Rhododendron blossoms. I make myself sit daily and rest even though, the writing calls and the art calls. It's vital as a creative to take this time.
I love this poem by Christine Valters Painter
Spring Ephemerals The lambs have appeared overnight smelling of salt and soil. Where just yesterday bellies were still heavy with growth, soft mouths suckle, so full of longing, tiny “o”s of joy. Sparrows form a choir, coax the sun awake, thrum of blackthorn blossoms where before was only branch and bud. A yellow festival of daisies and dandelions blanket a fragrant meadow, swath of primrose announce themselves with pink fanfare. The river reveals she is my sister as she rushes into the arms of the sea. White horses galloping across sky are my brothers, and soon I see even the delicate bone left from a swallow as part of me, white gleam of belonging, how I am no longer Earth-and-me but one wild love for this world.
Please share your verses and thoughts on growth.
It's my second year in teaching a poetry for children and young adults class to MLIS students at TWU. Thanks to the venerable Dr. Sylvia Vardell, who taught before me, I have had an excellent curriculum to use. For their midterm, students are asked to create a video of a poem which several poetry friends have donated. Originally, I was to teach for just a year and then last fall, I was asked to return and teach. The class was returned to the program. Because of the late notice, I have only had ten students this year. They are a wonderful dedicated group. You know how I love featuring student work of all ages. Today I am featuring:
Previous Videos
On Saturday, the last four videos of the TWU students will be shared.
Ruth at There is no such thing as a God-forsaken town is hosting the final Friday of National Poetry Month. She's celebrating 18 years on her blog.
Today I am sharing a video that peeks at some of the poets' backstories regarding the poems they wrote got Lee Bennett Hapokins' latest, Bless Our Poets. This book is a treasure for any pet lover. It is gorgeously illustrated by Lita Judge. She captures the hearts of all these beloved pets. I created a video on CanvaPro. Please know you can use the pause button to read the backstory if the video is going to quick. I tried to really slow the speed of the video. I am so blessed that the poets I reached out to responded. Final Call for Favorite Poems and Poets. I'll share next week.Come Back Saturday for the Final TWU Poetry Videos
I've been teaching a poetry for children and young adults class to MLIS students at TWU. It's my second year. Thanks to the venerable Dr. Sylvia Vardell, who taught before me, I have had an excellent curriculum to use.
Previous Videos:
I've been teaching a poetry for children and young adults class to MLIS students at TWU. It's my second year. Thanks to the venerable Dr. Sylvia Vardell, who taught before me, I have had an excellent curriculum to use.
For their midterm, students are asked to create a video of a poem which several poetry friends have donated. Originally, I was to teach for just a year and then last fall, I was asked to return and teach. The class was returned to the program. Because of the late notice, I have only had ten students this year. They are a wonderful dedicated group. You know how I love featuring student work of all ages. Today I am featuring:
Previous Videos:
On Saturday, the last four videos of the TWU students will be shared. |
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