Poems In The Attic Read Aloud

Poems in the attic gr 1 4 during a visit to grandma s a seven year old girl discovers a stash of poems in the attic written by her mother as a child.

Poems in the attic read aloud.

Teacher poet and anthologist lee bennett hopkins assembles traditional and contemporary poets to be read aloud to young children. Poems in the attic was must read for me as this book is a texas bluebonnet award nominee. Covering the seasons holidays animals and lullabies the 57 poems also include several of the classic narrative poems for young children like poor old lady the house that jack built and a visit from st nicholas. As most of the nominees tend to be poems in the attic was exceptionally well done.

Hear silverstein above read backwards bill a poem i remember quite well as one of my favorites from a light in the attic. Watch as different generations of readers celebrate poetry by reading aloud a classic shel silverstein poem reminding us that poetry is for readers of all a. A great look at free verse poetry and tanka the book is a great addition for elementary school teachers to use in poetry units.