Poem #307 says, "Hello, Snow Day!"

Weather Report for Holland, NY

February 1, 2011

Inside Out

Photo by Amy LV

Students - sometimes a poem grows from what everyone is talking about!  And 'round these parts, people are talking about snow and snow days.  When there's a flurry in the air about something, it often settles itself into our writing.  So, listen.  Listen to others.  What are they talking about?  Find your poem right there.

Poems also grow from requests.  Today's poem is dedicated to Mrs. Overman's second grade class in Indiana.  A while ago they asked for a snow day poem, and here it is.

At Sara*ndipity, you can find some "Tricks to Ensure a Snow Day." 

Parents and Teachers - here is "Snow Day" by Billy Collins, for you.

And if you DO get a snow day...or if you don't and would like to make some of your own snowflakes (great protractor lesson, teachers), visit these fantastic directions for snowflake-making over at The Quilted Turtle.

I love school, but there is something magical and mysterious about big storms.  Here at our house, we're prepared with a kitchen full of butter, flour, heart shaped cookie cutters, and fresh eggs.  Bring it on!

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