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Day: May 10, 2022

Happy Haiku to You!

May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 ~ wordancerblog ~ 5 Comments

It’s spring.  The first graders are trying their hand at poetry.  They scribble and draw and make images - some silly, some that will take your breath away.  That is the beauty of first graders – the child-mind at work not afraid of making mistakes. 

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  1. wordancerblog's avatar
    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 30, 2026

    I'm a dreamer, Trish. Why can't it be the norm? There'd definitely be more joy and more insights into how…

  2. Trish's avatar
    Trish on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 29, 2026

    I loved reading this observation: "I was just setting the stage for children to create.  They did not need help;…

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    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    Come to New Jersey anytime, Kim. You have an open invitation!

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    kimhaynesjohnson on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    What's so fascinating is that children are accepting and agreeable when it comes to working together (mostly)- - far more…

  5. Anita Ferreri's avatar
    Anita Ferreri on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    I think you should give yourself a round of applause for inspiring their creativity!

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5 responses to “Happy Haiku to You!”

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    Stacey Shubitz
    May 10, 2022

    The excitement is evident through your descriptions, the photos, and those lovely haikus you shared. What a delightful time to be with the first graders!

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    Annalee
    May 10, 2022

    I love this so much! Your examples and what you are doing in your class is great. So many teachers are upset that older students can’t write and I always ask about instruction. It starts in K and 1!!!! Kudos!! Your students are adorable.

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    Julie
    May 15, 2022

    Their work is so beautiful! I love the confidence with which they write. This is an inspiring story for the end of the year!

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    Terje
    May 16, 2022

    I think we need to get in touch with our inner first grader more often when stuck with writing. I admire their writerly spirit and playfulness.

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  5. Loralee Avatar
    Loralee
    May 23, 2022

    Wow!

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