Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life March Challenge
Inspired by Violet Nesdoly’s blog post Welcome Spring, my students and I wrote a collaborative poem about spring.
At first, I talked about the spring equinox and how it’s related to the rotation of the earth (to get in a little science content). Then I opened a blank document on the screen. Jayden said, “I hope we are going to write a poem. I love when we write poems.” My heart swelled.
We read it aloud to hear the beat. We rearranged stanzas. Landon suggested that we end the poem at night with fireflies.
First Day of Spring
by Jasmine, Kaia, Landon, Jayden
(edited by Mrs. Simon)
Happiness everywhere.
Let’s go to the Spring fair.Easter is near.
Wind tickles my ear.Green grass growing.
Dad lawn mowing.Mom is cleaning.
I am dreaming.Cherry blossoms blooming.
Sun’s light booming.Bees buzz.
Dandelion fuzz.When daylight ends,
fireflies descend.
On Sunday, our choir held an Evensong service. My fellow choir member and friend, Brenda, recorded the service. There were only 9 of us, but we made a joyful noise. Here, she put one of our hymns on YouTube. Enjoy Benedictus, one of my favorites. I sing alto. Listen for me.
Reflections on the Teche 