My first grade distance learning class just wrapped up a writing unit on poetry. We practiced looking at the world in fresh new ways, noticing details others might miss, and using our senses to create honest and precise images for our readers. Lofty work for first grade…but we found so much joy in the process.
Today, at morning meeting, we celebrated that we have made it to spring. So many of the students shared about weekend adventures outside and the warmer temperatures. I asked them to share signs of spring that they noticed and as they shared, I typed their words onto the screen.
“Hey! Ms. Carey!” one of my students called out. “We’re writing a poem.”
Well, would you look at that? We did write a poem.
Where There's Joy 
Beautiful! You have created poets, children who look at the world closely.
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A found poem! This took me back to my years as a classroom teacher! We would reread our writing for the gems and create found poems just like this one! Noticing is a priceless habit for a writer, for a community of writer and their teacher!
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Love it! We did a found poem today too
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(Sigh). I love writing with kids.
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Love!! I’m going to spend four full days on poetry with my grade 12s the week after Easter. I’m looking forward to it, but I doubt I’ll get the same open-hearted enthusiasm. Still… this post gives me something to aim for.
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I love their enthusiasm and their noticing of this found poem! Sounds like they learned a thing or two about poems – kudos to you.
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Love that kids live like writers everyday!
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My dad always said …you’re a poet and you don’t even know it! Love the energy and engagement in this slice.
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How cool is that? They discovered poetry in their musings about spring. Kids are awesome.
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That’s so fun! I love that they recognized it and I love the joint poem you created together. Happy Spring!
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Such simple teaching is so beautiful! A poem is born from the joy of the share.
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