Last week Jone inspired my mathematical play with Fib poetry… and this week she inspired me to try Recycled Poetry. Well – that’s what I’m terming it, because it ties in brilliantly with a unit of work I am doing with a Yr3 class, needing to plan and create projects made from recycled materials.
For Technology, the class is planning and designing an assortment of projects using recycled materials. Up-cycling! A found poem is perfect is, especially when teamed with the pile of old tiles we have… or fence railings, to give them a choice of backgrounds… embellished with other recycled bits and bobs… With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I found this idea very appealing! There is scope for creativity, both in what they write, (and the topic they choose) and in what they use to adorn the tiled poem, not to mention the arrangement of text and titivation on the tiles.
The kids have made a terrific start. They’ve LOVED selecting words and deliberating over order and arrangement. They’re gorgeous! And cute. And funny. And sweet. And each one reflects the individual’s interests and personalities. Many have managed to find words that express their love for Mum, and I am sure there will be smiles when they’re opened. They’re not finished yet – but already my heart is happy.

My Recycled Poem – dictated by the fact I only had one boating magazine!
Thank-you Jone. You have made Mother’s Day craft a pleasure for me AND the kids!
And now, for a decadent tasty treat, make your way across to Jama’s Alphabet Soup, for the full Poetry Friday collection . I’m guessing you’ll meet Mr Cornelius while you’re there. (Mayhaps even Mr Darcy?) And I’m guessing there will be a feast of images to make your mouth water. (You may even get a giggle.) I adore Jama’s Alphabet Soup! It warms my heart…
Your upcycled poetry is fun. I’m sure all of the mums will like their precious treasures. Thanks for sharing another fun form.
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Thanks, Amy. Such a worthwhile, FUN activity to do with kids! Now working out how they can get them home, with all their fancy do-dads in place!
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What a great idea! I love that poem, piece of art.
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Thanks!
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Super Mother’s Day idea! Yes, I see that it could be hard to keep the thingamabobs on the poems…Maybe a roll of bubble wrap is in order, although that could lead to chaos, couldn’t it?
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A good idea. We had wondered about recycling newspapers to wrap them carefully…
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What a fabulous Mother’s Day project! Selecting and placing words and objects — great creative exercise. 🙂
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So much room for success. That’s what I love best!
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Yours is lovely, Kate! Is your mum still around to receive the gift? Love how you say, “… already my heart is happy.” Bringing the poetry out in others does that to a heart, doesn’t it?
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Thanks, Violet. Yes, Mum will be getting this for Mother’s Day. Mum’s (and Dad’s) gifts are always the models for my class projects on these special parent days. A bit of a tradition. 🙂
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Our school does many recycled art projects. Of course I love the idea of adding words!
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It’s always lovely to have an excuse to slip a creative play with words in.
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What a fabulous idea! Kind of like newspaper blackout poetry — choosing just the right words to keep!
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Yes. Very much so. Most of the kids found all the words they needed in one magazine. And since most of them took words, not phrases, they were very precise in their vocabulary. No clutter. I love that about poetry!
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This is fantastic. I am going to share with my students at the Maker Space Art Cart. They may like.this. Thank you for the shout out.
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I hope your students have as much fun with it as we did! 🙂
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I wish I’d had a teacher like you as a kid. As is it I only discovered Found narratives as an adult. Thanks for this!
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What a lovely comment to receive. Thank-you. (And I’m glad you have discovered them.)
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