As educators, we know that students’ learning must adapt to accommodate our changing society. ย No longer can we simply teachย “3Rs”: reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. ย Our students must be thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. For them to be these things, they need us to teach them theย “4 Cs”: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. In honor […]
Poetry
Book Review: Zero, by Kathryn Otoshi
Why I Picked It Up: It’s one of those picture books that kept coming up on blogs and in stores, but I never picked it up. Mostly because it’s a math book and my concentration has always been ELA/R and Social Studies. ย I finally saw it at the local library and had to check it […]
Poetry Palooza 4: 5 Boisterous, Amusing, and Entertaining Poetry Picture Books
Welcome to part 4ย of our Poetry Palooza! ย Throughout this month of April, we want toย shareย with you some of our favorite poetry books (there are SO many good ones!)ย and some practical strategies for sharingย poetry with your class that have been classroom tested and student approved! Just joining us? ย Check out the previous posts in the series: […]
Poetry Palooza 3: 5 Content Area Poetry Picture Books
Welcome to part 3ย of our Poetry Palooza! ย Throughout this month of April, we want toย shareย with you some of our favorite poetry books (there are SO many good ones!)ย and some practical strategies for sharingย poetry with your class that have been classroom tested and student approved! Just joining us? ย Check out the previous posts in the series: […]
Poetry Palooza 2: 5 Classics, Fairy Tales, and Character-Building Poetry Picture Books
Welcome to part 2 of our Poetry Palooza! ย Throughout this month of April, we want toย shareย with you some of our favorite poetry books (there are SO many good ones!)ย and some practical strategies for sharingย poetry with your class that have been classroom tested and student approved! Just joining us? ย Check out Part 1: Five Science and […]
Poetry Palooza 1: 5 Science and Nature Poetry Picture Books
People tend to feel very strongly about poetry, but whether you love it or loathe it,ย there is no denying that poetry is a powerful genre. Poetry can give voice to feelings that we otherwise might not be able to express. Poets from all cultures and walks of life provide a window into theirย souls and we […]
