Poetry at Oak Knoll

   We had a beautiful day and amazing volunteers that helped make this field trip a major success!  We divided all 3 classrooms into mixed groups.  After a nice lunch in the shade, we rotated through poetry activities.

Activity 1:  The Reflection at the Pond
   Students were asked to use their senses to observe their surroundings.  Next, they used the pond as a metaphor for reflecting and students were challenged to write a poem to reflect on their year or to look forward to next year!

Activity 2: Poetry Walk
   Our volunteers led students through a poetry walk around the sculptures within Oak Knoll Park.  Students were asked to sharpen their description skills in this rotation!

Activity 3:  Art Connection
   Mrs. Oliver led this rotation as a connection to art.  Artists and poets share observation skills!  We used these skills to connect to our surroundings!