Ada Limón: 'You Are Here'U.S. Poet Laureate to Publish Anthology, Bring Poetry to National ParksAda Limón’s signature project as the nation’s 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry, “You Are Here,” will feature two major new initiatives: an anthology of commissioned nature poems and poetry installed as public art in seven national parks.“I want to champion the ways reading and writing poetry can situate us in the natural world,” Limón said. “Never has it been more urgent to feel a sense of reciprocity with our environment, and poetry’s alchemical mix of attention, silence, and rhythm gives us a reciprocal way of experiencing nature — of communing with the natural world through breath and presence.”Click here for more information. You are subscribed to Latest News or Poetry & Literature News from the Library of Congress.

Here are some Easter poems that you can easily add your own fingerplay and movements to.Mr. Rabbit has a habitThat is very plain to see.He wrinkles up and crinkles upHis little nose at me.Our rabbits … [continue reading] The post Easter Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Valentines by Aileen FisherI gave a hundred ValetinesA hundred, did I say?I gave a thousand Valentinesone cold and wintry day.I didn’t put my name on them or any other words,because my Valentines were seeds… [continue reading] The post Valentines Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Leap Day PoemFebruary has 28 daysExcept when leap year fallsThen we have 29 daysBut it’s still the shortestMonth of allYou may also like:Groundhog Day PoemsHomeschoolingEaster PoemsHomeschoolingGeorge Washington PoemsHomeschooling… [continue reading] The post Leap Day appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

FlagI love the flagIt flies so highIt almost seemsTo touch the sky.I love my flagWith colors true,Long may it waveRed, White, and Blue.You may also like:Easter PoemsHomeschoolingAbraham Lincoln … [continue reading] The post American Flag Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

George WashingtonI cannot tell a lie sirI’m sorry as can be.It was with my little hatchetI chopped down the cherry tree.You may also like:The Great Backyard Bird CountBlogProject Organize RefrigeratorLifeGroundhog … [continue reading] The post George Washington Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Abraham Lincolnborn February 12, 1809Abe Lincoln by Betty Anderson[verse 1]Lincoln lived in IllinoisThen went to WashingtonThe people made him president in 1861.[chorus]Lincoln, LincolnAbraham LincolnLincoln, LincolnAbraham Lincoln[verse 2]Lincoln … [continue reading] The post Abraham Lincoln Songs & Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Groundhog Day by Jane Drotosto the tune of Up On the HousetopPlease Mr. Groundhog hide, hide, hideSo winter soon will be bye bye.Oh Mr. Sun please stay behind a cloudThere must be no shadow of … [continue reading] The post Groundhog Day Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Snowy MorningEvery whereI walk and go.I leave my step-marksIn the snow.You may also like:Abraham Lincoln Songs & PoemsHomeschoolingGeorge Washington PoemsHomeschoolingAmerican Flag PoemsHomeschooling… [continue reading] The post Winter Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Rosie Red RobinCame calling todayShe perched on the lilacAnd had much to say.Mr. RobinHis breast is redHis eyes are blackMr. Robin saysThat Spring is back.You may also like:Wind PoemsEnglish… [continue reading] The post Robin Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

The WindHang onto your hatWhoever you areOr the wild March windWill blow it far.You may also like:FrogsHomeschoolingThe Great Backyard Bird CountBlogRobin PoemsHomeschooling… [continue reading] The post Wind Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Spring timeIs garden time;Shovel, hoe, andRake time.Little Johnny-jump-up said,It must be Spring.I just saw a ladybugAnd heard a robin sing.I love the Spring,Especially MayWhen little bugsCome out to play.… [continue reading] The post Spring Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Pussy WillowsPussy willows, with your mittensAnd your coats of grey,You have really come to tell usSpring is on its way.Pussy Willow – by Kate L BrownPussy Willow wakenedFrom her winter nap,For the … [continue reading] The post Pussy Willow Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

My Rocket ShipPut on your space helmetPut on your space suitStrap an oxygen tank to your back.We’ll take a trip in my space shipTo the moon and back.Five, four, three, two, one. Blast off! … [continue reading] The post Astronomy Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Dogs by Marchette ChuteThe dogs I knowHave many shapes.For some are big and tall,And some are long,And some are thin,And some are fat and small.And some are little bits of fluffAnd have … [continue reading] The post Dog Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

FlowersA little sunA little showerA little whileAnd then a flower.Bath TimeFlowers liftTheir faces highFor the rain to washAnd the sun to dry.You may also like:Sky PoemsEnglishRain Poems… [continue reading] The post Flower Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

SkyI’m glad the skyIs painted blue.And the Earthis painted green.With such a lot ofnice fresh airAll sandwichedin-between!You may also like:Wind PoemsEnglishAmerican Flag PoemsHomeschoolingPussy Willow PoemsHomeschooling… [continue reading] The post Sky Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

GaloshesSusie’s galoshesMake splishes and splashesAnd slooshes and sloshesAll around her galoshes.You may also like:American Flag PoemsHomeschoolingValentines PoemsHomeschoolingFlower PoemsEnglish… [continue reading] The post Rain Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

I got up this morning and laced my hair, ran a comb through my shoes, shook hands with the chair.Brought in the newspaper, proceeded to eat the food pages and funnies which tickled my feet.I patted the school … [continue reading] The post April Fool’s Day Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.