Poetry Friday: Valentine, Be My Friend

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It's Poetry Friday!  It seemed only right to dedicate today's post to Valentine's Day.  It is February 14th, after all, which makes today the perfect day for poetry.  Stop by TeacherDance where Linda Baie is hosting today's event.  

 Yesterday our class celebrated Valentine's Day.  I had to smile at my students as they were so excited to share Valentines with their friends.  Ah, to be six.  


Valentine, Be My Friend




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  1. LindaFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Cathy- your poem is amazing. If it is not published somewhere, it should be! You captured the spirit of Valentine's Day perfectly! : )

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  2. Amy LVFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    I agree! This is the picture of Valentine's Day in a classroom. Such joy! May you treasure your tiny heart cards. Happy Valentine's Day! xo

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    1. CathyFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:24 PM

      I just always have to smile as I watch the students pass out their valentines and excitedly read the cards from friends.

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  3. LoraleeFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    It's wonderful!

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  4. Linda BFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful arrangement, Cathy, & best reading motivation ever for the kids, those little rhymes and sayings, reading names. How excited they are. Glad you didn't get snowed out like some! Happy Valentine's Day!

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    1. CathyFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:32 PM

      "Best reading motivation every." --- so true!

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  5. jamaFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Lovely poem, brought back happy memories!

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  6. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    You certainly did capture the essence of classroom Valentine's Day celebrations, Cathy! And your heart shape is really well done too.

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  7. GatheringBooksFebruary 15, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    I agree with Amy. It has captured the energy and vibrance of what it's like to be in a classroom during Valentine's Day. Love the heart.

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  8. TabathaFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    Awww! You picked a great format for conveying the excitement of the moment.

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  9. Mary LeeFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    "Candy love" -- that's what it's all about for kids, isn't it?!?!

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  10. Deb FrazierFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I am in awe of your ability to step back from the chaos of the classroom and see only the perspective of a six year old child, beautiful!

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