This week I presented the basket of materials to go with our November poem. As is often the case, I was able to find some perfect items at my favorite local thrift store this weekend. I purchased the cornucopia basket, the fake apple, and the shock of wheat there. Score! Below you can see the poetry "basket" as it is displayed on the shelf.
Poetry baskets are a two-person activity in our classroom. One partner uses the "eyeball stick" to point to and read the poem while the other partner acts out the poem. For our November poem we have a combination of actions and manipulatives. For example, for the line that says, "The year has turned its circle" we make a circular motion with our hand. For "The harvest is all gathered in" we gather the mini pumpkins and gourds into the cornucopia. For "And chilly north winds blow" we hug ourselves and pretend to shiver. For "So open wide the doorway--Thanksgiving comes again" we pretend our arms are a doorway opening up. It is so delightful to watch two friends take turns acting out our monthly poems. I am loving it so much!
oh this is a sweet idea that i would love to implement for myownverse . its a poetry network that i run.
Posted by: MyOwnVerse | November 23, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Love this poetry basket idea! Such a great way to bring poetry alive for little ones. Thanks for sharing. Have been meaning to do something similar to your idea, as I have seen your other poetry baskets and they are awesome, too.
Have a happy week,
Colleen
Posted by: Colleen | November 22, 2010 at 02:57 AM
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing.
~Jen Unsell
www.theunsells.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jennifer Unsell | November 20, 2010 at 02:13 PM
Such a neat idea! I am making a calendar for my "classroom" right now (homeschool) and part of my board is going to have a poem of the day. I am going to have to incorporate household items and actions into my poems, I think! :)
Posted by: Jen R. (emeraldsunshine.org) | November 19, 2010 at 03:50 PM
You are very welcome! Glad you liked the idea.
Laura
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Posted by: Laura | November 18, 2010 at 03:52 PM
They are 3 to 5 year olds.
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Posted by: Laura | November 18, 2010 at 03:52 PM
Thank you for the inspiration to make this basket!Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: patty | November 18, 2010 at 10:56 AM
What ages are the children working with this activity? Thanks in advance :)
Posted by: Michelle | November 18, 2010 at 09:14 AM