Mid-week Morsel: Shel Silverstein

                    Grandma sent the hammock,

                    The good Lord sent the breeze.

                    I’m here to do the swinging—

                    Now, who’s gonna move the trees?

                    ~Shel Silverstein


Spring is in the air.  April is here, and with it comes Poetry Month.  I couldn't think of a better way to kick off poetry month than with one of my childhood favorites, Shel Silverstein.  It seems nearly every student at one time or another has checked Where The Sidewalk Ends out of the library.  His poems are fun & unconventional, and take the form & structure out of reading & writing poetry.  His website is just as fun with event kits, activity booklets, and even a kids only area full of games, puzzles, and e-cards.  It's a great introduction to poetry for kids of all ages.