This is Jonah. He is one very special Kindergarten writer. He’s been writing poetry like crazy this year. Last week he asked if we could write a haiku together. Of course my answer was YES! He said this made us “Poetry Bros” and then my heart melted! Here’s our haiku, inspired by our classroom tadpole tank.
mystery corner
why do the tadpoles go there
why do they like it
Whenever we nailed the syllable count in a line, he’d fist pump and say “YESSSSS!” Later on, our class was joking that the dark corner in the tank behind the rock is a hangout, like Starbucks, for tadpoles. There is always a cluster of them there. Why? The class suggested they’d be drinking coffee, eating croissants, and typing on their laptops. Who knew 6-year olds were so observant! This hilarious conversation inspired me to write:
tadpole tablet time
murky screens with games to play
catching fairy shrimp
In May, Jonah teamed up with his First Grade Buddy to write a haiku. Here’s what they came up with. Their inspiration was a picture of a shark.
the shark has sharp teeth
the seagull is getting chased
the shark is scary
Enthusiastic writers like Jonah make it all worthwhile. I wish all of you a Jonah in your teaching life!
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Buffy at Buffy’s Blog is graciously hosting this week’s Poetry Friday. Why not join us there and spread some poetry love!
Christie, it is amazing how far your kinders like Jonah have grown as Young Poets. You must be smiling every day you enter your classroom. As for Jonah, his smile shows how proud he is of his poetic skills, describing words, poetic count, and his new term, Poetry Bros. Keep on bringing the love of poetry to your kinders and keep me posted about their writings.
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Will do, Carol! Can’t wait for Springsations and baby news from you!
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I’m giggling at the thought of a tadpole Starbucks hangout!
Hooray for Kinder writers and Poetry Bros!
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Isn’t that hilarious!
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With Mary Lee, the thought of a tadpole hangout like Starbucks is a hoot. Love that your students are writing haiku!
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Love your kiddos thoughts about tadpole hangouts. And hurray for inspiring young writers!
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Oh, stories like this just make my heart sing! Being surrounded by little ones just gives me spirit light.
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I love that image of tadpoles hanging out eating croissants and sipping coffee. Jonah is inspiring with his enthusiasm for poetry.
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Sweetness and light and a fish tank. Great post.
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tadpoles on their laptops
all is well and good until
the espresso spills
What I really want to know, Christie, is if you can bottle Jonah’s enthusiasm!
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Hah! In their case it’s a vernal pool water latte, I think! Could sell many bottles of Jonah’s enthusiasm.
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Reading those poems is like eating a clementine….full of energy and zip! The enthusiasm and honesty of the haiku is intoxicating. You are one lucky teacher lady! Fist bumps to Jonah and the kids.
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Re: Hosting a Poetry Friday roundup
We’re glad you’ve joined us! The next chance to sign up to host is December for the January-June schedule, so if you want one of those December slots, give a shout!
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How nice to have a poetry sibling! That makes you brothers of another mother. Sounds like school is a great place to be!
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What a sweet post. Enjoyed meeting Jonah and reading all the haiku. Those are smart tadpoles — love those croissants and coffee!
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Oh, what a joyful post! It is incredible to see the work and whimsical thinking of these young writers. Thanks for sharing!
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My heart is still in a puddle with that ‘Poetry Bros’…
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Aww! How great is it to have a Poetry Bro??
Wondering about something is the start of great poems!
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Oh my gosh, Poetry Bros. I love that. High-five to Jonah. I especially like the mystery of the tadpoles and their favorite spot for hanging out.
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