I just came across this poem by accident. I think the way it captures the magic of childhood and the bond between siblings is just lovely.
In Childhood
By Sarah A. Chavez
In childhood Christy and I played in the dumpster across the street
from Pickett & Sons Construction. When we found bricks, it was best.
Bricks were most useful. We drug them to our empty backyard
and stacked them in the shape of a room. For months
we collected bricks, one on top another. When the walls
reached as high as my younger sister’s head, we laid down.
Hiding in the middle of our room, we watched the cycle
of the sun, gazed at the stars, clutched hands and felt at home.
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Hi Mrs. Diller!
I entered the Really Good Stuff monthly contest today. The objective was to write a Seuss inspired poem using a math product from their store. I decided to go with your math work stations which I love and use daily. I think it’s funny that your post is about poetry.
Here is the poem I submitted this morning,
It’s a Diffendoofer Diller Day!
All Aboard! I Hear Her Say
Math Stations Stop Number One
Place Value Concepts ARE so Much FUN!
We Learn with Organization
Before Traveling to Our Next Station
Smiles as Passengers Exit the Express
With Content and Knowledge that WILL Impress!
FYI: I’m one of the host from this past summer’s math work stations and most recently wrote an article as a monthly guest columnist for Really Good Stuff’s blog on your product.
The article mentioned above was develop from my reflections when reading your fabulous book. Thank you for changing the way I approach math concepts! I work in one of the largest districts in Florida. It was such an honor to be named top five Duval Math Educator of the Year and I truly believe it was your approached that help gain the attention of district personnel!!! =) Here is the link: http://blog.reallygoodstuff.com/?p=8520
Thanks for all you do!
Cheryl