Poetry Month


Yes, it's poetry month in April!! Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy some great poetry with your children. Some of my favorite poets include Eloise Greenfield, Langston Hughes, Jack Prelutsky, and Mary Ann Hoberman. This year I've been highlighting poems from the books 'Love that Dog' (Sharon Creech) and 'Honey I Love'(Eloise Greenfield) with the kids. Ask them, and they might be able to quote their favorite poem!

Here is a poem I wrote that was inspired by a poem by Mary Ann Hoberman:

Sometimes I like to be alone,
Just me, myself, and I,
And listen to a lovely song
Or stare up at the sky.

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