Continuing my National Poetry Month school visits, I was honored to be invited to the Henry David Thoreau Elementary School in Kirkland, WA to present to a combination of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Once again I was delighted to be able to read poems to the kids and talk about the writing process.
Having an intimate setting in the school library made the kids more willing to ask lots of questions. Once again we did the exercise of illustrating a Shel Silverstein poem, which produced these wacky images:
I always tell the kids to compare the images we create with the one Shel Silverstein used to illustrate his poem, and then decide for themselves who has the better imagination. They all conclude that kids have the better imagination, so I am hopeful it inspires them to be freer with their creative talents.
(Note: To see similar images from other school visits, click the School Visits tag on the right and scroll through the school visit blog postings).
(Note: To see similar images from other school visits, click the School Visits tag on the right and scroll through the school visit blog postings).
To quote the school librarian: "Vikram's presentation was humorous and inspiring for students. He encouraged students through his own stories, poetry and art to persevere as they pursue their unique dreams and aspirations. This important message cannot be repeated enough and Vikram did so eloquently and with grace."
So humbling. :)
If you would like to arrange a school visit to a middle or elementary school, please contact me.
So humbling. :)
If you would like to arrange a school visit to a middle or elementary school, please contact me.
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