Thursday, February 28, 2019

Poetry Friday: Snowman - Cold = Puddle by Laura Purdie Salas


Welcome to Poetry Friday. This week's round up is hosted by TeacherDance blog. Be sure to click over to enjoy all of this week's poetry goodness.

 I received a very special package in the mail this week. I was lucky enough to win a copy of SNOWMAN - COLD = PUDDLE: SPRING EQUATIONS (Charlesbridge, 2019) written by Laura Purdie Salas and illustrated by Micha Archer.
In this picture book, Laura offers a unique take on the spring season with equation poems. Here are just a few of my favorites.

 riverbank + otters = playground

 Laura accompanies each equation poem with a brief fun explanation: 

 Some animals play all year long. In spring, otters slip and slide in the dirty, slushy snow. No mittens. No hats. Just messy, muddy, mucky fun.

 seeds - umbrella = flowers

 Have you heard the saying "April showers bring May flowers"? Animals might hide from spring rain, but plants drink it up! Seeds need soil, air, and plenty of water to grow.

 Laura even left me a special equation poem when she signed the book.
The book ends with a wealth of back matter including  author's and illustrator's notes, information on how we know when spring actually starts, and a list of books for further reading. 

 I challenged myself to create a few equation poems of my own. I added this one to Laura's Equation Poem Padlet:

 grandma's chocolate chip cookies + milk = sweet memories

 Here is my equation poem ode to winter:

 salt + ice + snow = potholes

 As I look out the window next to my desk, I'm hoping to see signs of Laura's spring equations very soon!



Posted by at

38 comments:

  1. Molly HoganFebruary 28, 2019 at 4:58 PM

    Oh, lucky you, to have won a copy! I bought this after seeing a few sneak peeks and am thoroughly delighted with it--and so are my students! I was happy to revisit it here and read your equation poems as well. Writing them is addictive, isn't it?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 1, 2019 at 2:57 AM

      I have found that I love writing equation poems. So much fun!

      Delete
  2. KatApel - katswhiskers.wordpress.comFebruary 28, 2019 at 5:50 PM

    I've not heard that April/May rhyme... but now I think about it, it's probably because it wouldn't apply to Australia's seasons! Love the wordplay in the little snippets to accompany the equations. So ... poetic!😃 Your ode to winter was enlightening.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 1, 2019 at 3:00 AM

      Ha! That's such a common little diddy here, but I hadn't thought about how it wouldn't apply to other parts of the world. I love that aspect of the internet. It truly is a place to be introduced to and inspired by other parts of the world.

      Delete
  3. Linda BFebruary 28, 2019 at 7:03 PM

    I have Laura's wonderful book, too, Kimberly. How great that you won one and have a special equation for you from Laura. My only regret is that I have no class with which to write our own equations. Your winter ode is just right, potholes everywhere.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 1, 2019 at 3:01 AM

      Thanks, Linda! I'm enjoying writing the equation poems myself. They are so much fun!

      Delete
  4. laurasalasMarch 1, 2019 at 5:02 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing, Kimberly! I love your Grandma equation poem...it brings back memories of a ski trip when I was little, when my grandma who lived in California went with us and she baked cookies while he were all out skiing. I only saw a Grandma Foshee 5-8 times before she passed, and that memory takes me back to my childhood so quickly! <3

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 1, 2019 at 5:06 AM

      Aww. I'm so happy that my poem brought back a sweet memory for you, too.

      Delete
  5. Linda MitchellMarch 1, 2019 at 5:35 AM

    Kimberly, I think this is such a perfect book for my middle school students. I am always looking to break things down into smaller chunks...and this is great. We are doing some book spine poetry soon in some reading remediation classes...and I'm going to look for a way to show some equation poems with book spines. Stay tuned!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Carol VarsalonaMarch 1, 2019 at 5:53 AM

    Kimberly, congratulations on winning a copy of Laura's fun book and thanks for adding some of her equation poems with the explanations. I have a memory carved out from a recent cookie making project for Valentine's Day. My little grandbaby enjoyed the tiny chocolate chip cookie I made so much that the week after I left, she ran around the house saying cookie, cookie, cookie (much to her mother's dismay since cookies were the agenda, not the dinner). Would you consider offering your equation poem accompanied by a photo (equation poem + photo = an #imagepoem for my winter gallery? Invitation at https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2019/.../invitation-to-create-winter-digitals.html)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. laurasalasMarch 1, 2019 at 5:57 AM

      Great story! And that reminds me that I still need to do my imagepoem for the gallery! Ooh, wait, can I use my cloud one? The one at https://i2.wp.com/laurasalas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/January-30-2019-51537-PM-CST.png?w=700&ssl=1 ?

      Delete
    2. Carol VarsalonaMarch 1, 2019 at 11:04 AM

      Yes, that is a great choice. Just add your name and location, Laura.

      Delete
    3. Carol VarsalonaMarch 1, 2019 at 11:06 AM

      I look forward to you sending it to me and #WintetsEmbrace2019.

      Delete
    4. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 2, 2019 at 4:31 AM

      Carol, I would love to submit the equation poem with a photo for your winter gallery. Thank you for the invitation and for stopping by!

      Delete
  7. Donna SmithMarch 1, 2019 at 7:05 AM

    My 4 year old granddaughter was teaching her stuffed animals and dolls 2 weeks ago that Sun + Rain = Rainbow using a drawing and symbols...the next day she reviewed this and went on to see who knew the number facts.

    ReplyDelete
  8. jamaMarch 1, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    I've heard so many good things about this book. So cool you won a copy! Thanks for sharing some sample equation poems and composing some of your own. Yes, I'm partial to the chocolate chip cookie one. :D

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 2, 2019 at 4:29 AM

      Thanks jama! I'm really enjoying the equation poetry form. They are so much fun!

      Delete
  9. Randomly ReadingMarch 1, 2019 at 8:48 AM

    I wondered about this book. It sounds like a great book to share with my young readers and teaching them about equations. Thanks for sharing it today.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 2, 2019 at 4:28 AM

      Yes, Alex, I'm sure your young readers would love the book. They would probably love attempting to write some equation poems of their own, as well.

      Delete
  10. Jilanne HoffmannMarch 1, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    Love the whole concept of this book. And the execution is awesome! I also love the poems that you were inspired to create. This book makes everyone want to write their own equation poems. It's brilliant!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 2, 2019 at 4:27 AM

      I agree Jilanne. The Equation poem is not at all scary to attempt. They are so much fun! This is the most unique take on a season that I've seen in a book in a very long time.

      Delete
  11. Michelle KoganMarch 1, 2019 at 8:23 PM

    Love the equation Laura penned to you Kimberly! Thanks for sharing Laura's book with us. And thanks for sharing your equations too!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Christie WymanMarch 2, 2019 at 1:11 PM

    Lucky you to win, Kimberly! I took this wonderful book out from our school library and my Kindergarteners and I have been working our way through it, savoring it in bite-sized morsels. -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 2, 2019 at 1:29 PM

      I bet they're loving it, Christie! Have they tried any equations yet?

      Delete
  13. Matt Forrest EsenwineMarch 2, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    Her book does look like a lot of fun for kids...thanks for sharing part of it!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 3, 2019 at 4:05 AM

      The book really is great, Matt. It's such a unique and fun approach to the topic. Thanks for stopping by!

      Delete
  14. Robyn Hood BlackMarch 2, 2019 at 7:52 PM

    Laura's book sure seems to be full of 'winning combinations'! Thank you for sharing, and for sharing your own winning poems! :0)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Heidi MordhorstMarch 3, 2019 at 3:19 AM

    Love this mathy book and your pothole e*uation, Kimberly! I also thank you for the list of magazine opportunities you published--it will be a big part of my March of Submission. I hope you'll on March 15, both at mjlu with a climate poem or post!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 3, 2019 at 4:03 AM

      Thank you, Heidi! I'll start brainstorming and see what I can come up with for March 15th.

      Delete
  16. JoAnn Early MackenMarch 3, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    What I love about the equation poem form is that little leap that makes the total more than the sum of its parts. Such fun!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kimberly HutmacherMarch 3, 2019 at 5:35 PM

      I agree, JoAnn. I've loved playing with this form.

      Delete
  17. Catherine FlynnMarch 3, 2019 at 6:17 PM

    Thank you for giving us a peek into Laura's clever book!I can't wait to share it with students.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for stopping by and checking in. I love hearing from you.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)