Friday, April 17, 2009

April is National Poetry Month...

I'm beginning to think that we should have April declared the "National Month of Something" Month. This certainly seems to be a month of celebrations and awareness. In addition to the things we have already talked about, April is National Poetry Month. National Poetry Month is a month-long, national celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. The concept is to bring attention and appreciation to the art of poetry, to living poets, to our complex poetic heritage and to increase the visibility and availability of poetry in popular culture.

Whether you are a fan of Elliot, or Frost, or Poe... or like me, your taste runs more towards Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss . We all enjoy poetry. You may not even recognize that some of your favorite songs are poems put to music. Young children love the rhymes of many children's books, songs, and nursery rhymes. So it seems appropriate to celebrate poetry and especially poetry for young children.

Looking for some ways to celebrate? Check out...
But the best way to celebrate National Poetry Month is to use it as another excuse to read to the kids in your care. Find a rhyming storybook and just have some fun. As Dr Seuss says... "Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. there are games to be won..."

// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 5:55 AM
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