Rita
2/12/2018 03:15:53 am
The poem "Sincerely" on page 100 of Here We Go fits well into the spirit of showing love and appreciation for others. How important to notice the kindness and small efforts that occur in our busy schedules. In the classroom, an alternative could be to have students write a poem as a small reflection on where and how they see themselves as being thoughtful and cheerful.
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Janet Wong
2/12/2018 10:55:02 am
YES, Rita! Here's the text of "Sincerely" from one of the Pomelo Books pages at Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/361625045055545325/
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Ann Martinelli
2/18/2018 03:05:45 pm
PSU teacher candidates suggested to use this poem as Shared Reading.
Ann Martinelli
2/18/2018 03:04:41 pm
This poem is fantastic! I read this to my class on V Day and they loved it. They talked about how they could use it in their future classroom. Many wonderful ideas generated.
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Janet Wong
2/12/2018 11:04:53 am
Also, it's Random Acts of Kindness Week now, and this poem "How to Love Your Little Corner of the World" by Eileen Spinelli (found in both PET CRAZY: A Poetry Friday Power Book and also in THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY FOR CELEBRATIONS) is perfect to share with students of all ages. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1c/6a/18/1c6a18e05844df98d1b4650df42eb6ae.jpg
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Diamond Cash
2/20/2018 12:33:18 pm
Sorry I am late with a post ..It was Random Acts of Kindness week. I actually celebrate Random Acts of Kindness week instead of Valentine's day which is only one day. Here is the poem I would like to share from:
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Janice Ewing
2/21/2018 04:51:27 am
Diamond, I think it's a good idea to have students develop the habit of thanking each other for small things. It will help to get them in the mindset of looking for those things to appreciate in others. What a great way to build a positive community in your classroom, and maybe beyond!
Janet Wong
2/22/2018 11:45:46 am
At times like this when so many children (and so many of us) are fearful and confused, I think the simple act of thanking people for concrete little things is extremely comforting. Thank YOU, Diamond, for sharing my poem!
Janice Ewing
2/12/2018 12:30:48 pm
I wanted to comment about Powerpack 11 in Here We Go. The Powerplay Activity is called "Time to Act," and it invites readers to choose and make a poster for an advocacy-related project that fits with their passion and interests. I think this is a great transition from reading about and responding to issues of social justice, to beginning to envision oneself taking a more active role. I particularly loved 'Jenna's' poem, Little By Little, and the follow-up invitation to write a list poem about one's own actions and experiences that make a difference in the world, big or small.
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nancy Gilhool
2/17/2018 05:30:54 am
For anyone looking for a small action to improve the world, may I suggest joining Overbrook Presbyterian Church and Bonner High School on April 28 to pack meals for hungry children around the world through a charity called Feed My Starving Children. Look it up on the internet. For more information, contact me at [email protected]. Last year, this mobile pack packed 106,000 meals in a day. That fed a lot of people! There are 2 hour shifts. Children 5 and older are invited to come with parents.
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