Poetry

Little Seeds Lie Fast Asleep

May 9, 2022 | Easter & Spring, Family Activities, Grandma Camp Ideas, Learning Activities, Poetry, Seasons & Holidays

Here's a fun poem to recite while you're gardening with your grandchildren.Written by Moiselle Renstrom. Little seeds lie fast asleepIn a row, in a row."Wake up, wake up," calls the sun,"Wake up now and grow."Little seeds wake one by oneIn a row, in a row,Then they...

Marshmallow Peeps

Apr 1, 2022 | Easter & Spring, Family Activities, Grandma Camp Ideas, Learning Activities, Poetry, Seasons & Holidays

Did you know there's a website devoted to Peeps? CHECK IT OUT. You'll find holiday ideas, recipes and you can even join the Peeps Fan Club. April is National Poetry Month so why not write a poem about Peeps with your grandchildren. Here's one that me and my...

Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take The Garbage Out

Apr 19, 2021 | Crafts for Kids, Earth Day, Learning Activities, Poetry, Reading Activities

This is a fun poem by Shel Silverstein found in the book Where the Sidewalk Ends. It's great to read and talk about rhyming, recycling and composting. Kids can make their own garbage can and complete an activity sheet. You will need: A clean, empty canMagazines &...

Halloween Acrostic Poem

Oct 23, 2020 | Halloween & Fall, Learning Activities, Poetry, Seasons & Holidays, Writing Activities

In acrostic poems, the first letters of each line are aligned vertically to form a word. The word often is the subject of the poem. Write your own Halloween acrostic poem. Here is an example: Grayish white in color Hiding, ready to scare Often floating in air Scaring...