HIGHLIGHTS magazine online has tons of fun of kids this month. You can download the Hidden Picture, “First Snow,” and try to find all the hidden items.
This is the perfect time of year to create a tasty gingerbread house. HIGHLIGHTSKIDS.COM has this cool online site. Now gingerbread house fans can make one without any of the mess.
One more note about my HIGHLIGHTS poem, “Reaching for the Stars”–
It’s here! My poem, “Reaching for the Stars,” is on page 5 of the November issue of HIGHLIGHTS magazine. See–that’s me to the right, dancing for joy!
You can make this a “green” project by using newsprint or other paper for recycling.
Or try this stamped Rosh Hashanah card. It’s made with an apple for a delightfully different design.
For another craft of the season, try making a SPIDER from my website in the KIDS section. Or one of the Halloween games.
Or if you want more fun and games, visit HIGHLIGHTS Games and Giggles.
Kyra, age 8, from Florida sent in this joke:
What’s green and oinks?
Kermit the Hog!
Send me your favorite joke, and I’ll share it here. Have a hoppy day!
I received a letter from HIGHLIGHTS for CHILDREN magazine today announcing the publication of my poem, “Reaching for the Stars,” in the November 2008 issue of their magazine.
How exciting!
I started writing this poem while at the Highlight’s Foundation Chautaugua Workshop in July 2005. My writer mentor for the week was David L. Harrison, a poet laureate from Missouri. It was during one of his presentations that the poem took shape.
So I offer a salute today to Mr. Harrison. I’m including some links below to a few online sites with information about him. Of course, he has a large number of books available either through bookstores or libraries. He writes not only poetry and stories for children but also nonfiction books as well.
A MATTER OF METER
By David L. Harrison
http://www.teachingk-8.com/archives/articles/a_matter_of_meter_by_david_l_harrison.html
The article explains some of the rhythmic patterns used in poetry with examples by children. The author also offers suggestions for presenting the topic to students.
RANDOM HOUSE MEET THE AUTHOR
http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=12056
Brief highlights of Mr. Harrison’s writing career and education
THE READER: THE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS READING ASSOCIATION
“Fluency Fun: Kids Love the Sound of Words”
http://www.arareading.org/The%20Reader%20-%20fluency.pdf
An interview with Mr. Harrison and examples of his poems