Poetry Friday – Artichoke Poetry Swap

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. And be sure to check out Reading to the Core to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello and Happy Poetry Friday everyone! I hope that you have had a marvelous week. Mine has been filled with ups and downs, but mostly ups. One of the highlights of my week was the poetry swap package I received from Jone Rush MacCulloch. She wrote me a beautiful poem about artichokes. I had no idea … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Artichoke Poetry Swap

Poetry Friday – Lake Poetry Swap

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. And be sure to check out Heidi Mordhorst’s blog, My Juicy Little Universe, to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello and Happy Poetry Friday! I’m so glad that you stopped by. Things have been hectic with both the kiddos and my husband home for the summer. I love them all to death, but it feels like I am getting nothing done! I am still trying to savor it because I know school will … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Lake Poetry Swap

Poetry Friday – Sloth Poetry Swap

  It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. And be sure to check out Michelle Kogan’s blog to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello and happy Friday! I joined the Poetry Friday community last July and I had just missed the Summer Poetry Swap. So I have been looking forward to participating for nearly a year and I just sent off my 1st poem. A word to the person who receives mine: I decided to do a concrete poem, and … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Sloth Poetry Swap

Poetry Friday – A Is for Alvarezsaurus

  It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. Be sure to check out Keisha Shepard’s blog, Whispers from the Ridge, to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello and Happy Friday! I am back from my fun (and exhausting!) trip to Tennessee. 13.5 hours driving (not including stops) in one day is a lot to do with two little ones in tow. But we made do. It is always great to see family and watch the cousins play together. Animal … Continue reading Poetry Friday – A Is for Alvarezsaurus

Poetry Friday – Giveaway Winner + Tennessee

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. Be sure to check out Reflections on the Teche to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello and Happy Friday! Last week I reviewed and held a giveaway for Chris Harris’ I’m Just No Good at Rhyming: and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups. I’m Just No Good at Rhyming: and Other Nonsense For mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups written by Chris Harris illustrated by Lane Smith And now for … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Giveaway Winner + Tennessee

Poetry Friday – Poetry Book Giveaway!

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. I am hosting the round up today, so be sure to check out the links at the end to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello and Happy Friday! I am super excited to be hosting the Poetry Round Up today. I cannot wait to see everyone’s contributions this week. To celebrate, I have decided to do a book giveaway. Be sure to read to the end to find out how to win … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Poetry Book Giveaway!

Poetry Friday – Student Postcard Project

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. And be sure to check out Jama’s Alphabet Soup to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello everyone! I am finally back from a longish break of blog posting. Do you ever just need to step back for a bit? Now I’m feeling refreshed and ready to get back into the swing of things! This week I am sharing a fantastic poetry postcard that I got from Emily B., who is in 5th grade. … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Student Postcard Project

Poetry Friday – A Snowflake

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. And be sure to check out Heidi Mordhorst’s blog, My Juicy Little Universe, to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Hello Poetry Friday Friends! We’re in the tail end of spring break here. It has been a fun week of relaxing and sleeping in (a little–the toddler doesn’t understand that concept yet). I’ve been meaning to share a little poem my 8 year old daughter brought home, but I kept forgetting to ask her … Continue reading Poetry Friday – A Snowflake

Poetry Friday – Golden Shovel

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. And be sure to check out Laura Purdie Salas’ blog, Writing the World for Kids, to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Happy Friday, everyone! The wonderful Laura Purdie Salas, who is hosting this week’s round up, is one of the “elite 8” authletes still in the Madness! So be sure to check out her firefighter poem! By way of announcement, I have revealed my theme for the April A-Z Blogging Challenge. This will … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Golden Shovel

Poetry Friday – Happy St. Patrick’s Day

It’s Friday! And you know what that means: Poetry! Want to know more about Poetry Friday? Click this link right here. And be sure to check out Linda’s blog, TeacherDance, to see this week’s round up of wonderful poetry related posts, blogs and goodness. ________________________________________ Happy Poetry Friday, everyone! Tomorrow is one of my favorite holidays–St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe it’s because St. Patrick’s Day is close to my birthday, or maybe it’s because I make mounds of fried cabbage (no one else likes it but me!). But really I think it’s because I like to make little green foot prints around the toilet … Continue reading Poetry Friday – Happy St. Patrick’s Day