I've shied away from poetry in the past because I'm not very comfortable with it. I did have a lot of fun with spine poetry last year and between that and a few other really inspiring poetry ideas I've seen around, I'm giving it a shot this year. I plan on sharing some of the fun projects and other centers (April vacation next week = blog catch up!) but I have a quick and easy poetry center or poetry activity for you today: Table Top Poetry.
During my Kindergarten Mo Willems author study a few months ago, I was inspired by @the_pigeon's dining room dinner doodles and covered one of my tables with bulletin board paper for the kids to draw their favorite Mo Willems characters. It worked beautifully and was a fun, silly way for the kids to share their learning. I decided something similar would work for poetry too.
I decided to choose a theme each week and picked "under the sea" to start. I covered a table with blue paper, printed a picture of a coral reef for inspiration, and put out pencils and markers. This is what happened over the course of the week:
Any favorite poets, poems, or activities you can share with this poetry-newbie?
Mrs. Lodge, I LOVE this poetry center! May I share one of your photos on my blog?
ReplyDeleteCari (The Centered School Library)
Of course Cari! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :D
DeleteOf course, I linked to this post. I love that mural of colorful student poetry!
I can't wait to reclaim my tables after Book Fair to try a doodle table! The poetry may or may not be as successful as I haven't focused on it this month.
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying your blog. Have u considered adding pin it buttons to pics or overlaying a few words on your pics for pinning. I am just beginning library school and hope I can remember all these fantastic ideas "whenever" I am blessed with my own library. I think you would also pick up a lot of blog traffic from it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Sam,
DeleteI will definitely look into this. Until I figure out how to add a pin button to images, you can feel free to pin anything using the Pinterest button you install in your browser from Pinterest. I know others pin my images using that button and you're more than welcome to as well!
Thanks!