Posts Tagged: Joyce Sidman

Teachers are the best

I’m a big fan of Joyce Sidman’s books. Take a look at this wonderful website put together by teachers who are using her books to combine art, science, and poetry in the classroom. Spoiler alert: Art+Science+Poetry=Magic.

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It’s National Poetry Month!

Today’s featured book is Winter Bees by Joyce Sidman. Illustrated by Rick Allen.

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I can’t help but mention another Joyce Sidman book. (She’s obviously one of my favorite poets!) This book is a collection of perfect–the poems, the facts, the illustrations–all marvelous.

Classroom Activity: There’s a pantoum in this collection! … Read More

It’s National Poetry Month!

Today’s featured book is Joyce Sidman’s Song of the Water Boatman.

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I love how she blends poetry with facts. This collection is one of my favorites.

Classroom Activity: “The Season’s Campaign” is a poem that covers the life cycle of a cattail–told through the four different seasons. Have students write … Read More