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This blogpost explores easy and engaging ways to bring poetry, rhythm, and connection to your classroom routine.

Circle time is a cherished part of any preschool or kindergarten day. It’s where children gather in the community, settle into the rhythm of daily learning, and begin their journey for future learning and connection.

What better way to open that sacred space than with a poem? After all, poems can be used as a springboard for teaching various simple concepts and values.

My Sweet Poems...

Why do rhythmic, heartwarming verses matter so much in the first years of life?

In the early years of life, between the tender ages of 0 and 6, children’s brains are blooming. Their emotions are raw and real. Their curiosity is boundless and ...their attention spans? Shorter than a goldfish's.

Poetry speaks directly to that stage of life. Short. Rhythmic. Repetitive. Musical. Easy to remember. Rich in emotion.

Let’s explore the quiet power of poetry, and why it deserves a special place in your...

Giggles, rhymes, dancing dolphins and a silly barking pup may seem playful, but they’re quietly building your child’s mind and heart.

What if I told you that the poem your child laughs at the most is the one doing the deepest developmental work?

In my children’s book My Sweet Poems, one of the most popular characters is Bingo, the mischievous dog who barks at everything! It’s a silly, funny poem that kids love. But here’s what many grown-ups miss: silly poems like this are not just about...