Wisconsin Travel: Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan
Disclosure: While the field trip was super, my son’s behavior was not. For those of you who have the impression that life is perfect at … continue reading
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Poem Gnome: Summer Reading Fail?
Recently the Poem Gnome returned to check in with P about his reading (or lack of) over the summer. So far I have been underwhelmed … continue reading
The Poem Gnome Gets Muddy
After quite a long break, P finally wrote a haiku poem for the Poem Gnome: LEGOS, LEGOS big, And some different shapes And size, I … continue reading
Poem Gnome in Hiding: Summer Reading Fun
Poetry and Reading with Pavel Look who we discovered grinning out at us from behind the vertical blinds this morning; Pavel the Poem Gnome! P wrote … continue reading
The Poem Gnome Arrives
Our new friend Pavel appeared in our garden this morning. He was standing, smiling cheerily, among the new moss roses P and I added to … continue reading
The Poem Gnome’s Summer Reading Strategy
The Elf on the Shelf was so successful at Christmas, I thought I could use that idea into a summer reading motivational tool. In … continue reading
Poem Gnome: Welcome Letter
Well, I’ve been working hard getting things ready for Pavel the Poem Gnome’s arrival. Finally arrival letter is ready to go. I printed it as a … continue reading
The Poem Gnome: Summer Reading Fun
School is nearly over for the year which means, ack! Summer is almost here…and with it comes the dreaded Summer Slide. I’ve racked my brain … continue reading