Good Samaritan Residents get Poems from their Stories
A few weeks ago, we went to have 'storytime' with the residents of Good Samaritan Village. The kids were treated to stories from WWII and life experiences from making things to playing Kick the Can.
Notes were taken and when we returned, the kids wrote about what they learned. Then, the next steps of choosing the poem format (free verse to concrete style) and what to focus on in each story. Poetry must pull at the heartstrings. It must also appeal to our senses. A good poem can make us more curious. No matter what, the kids learned a great deal about times before now and how to give the story back in a way that shows respect and care.
The poems will be delivered to the residents.