Tea Time

Poetry and tea.

Sounds like the perfect combination to me.

So, this year, we're doing Tuesday Tea Times, following the recommendation of the Brave Writer. We're each bringing some poetry to share, and perhaps a treat. Plus, it's an incentive for my dear daughter to memorize the poems that go with her Wee Folk Art Preschool Curriculum.

The Brave Writer (aka Julie) recommends making it a big deal, by using pretty dishes and tableclothes.

Here's what else she has to say:

Once everyone has his or her tea and food, reading can begin. Ask for a volunteer to start. Poetry ought to be read with an empty mouth. Each person can read one or two poems (depending on length). Of course, sometimes our family has gone wild and read multiple poems a piece because we can’t stop! There is no need to analyze the poem. Enjoy it. Laugh at its humor, enjoy its rhythm, listen to the rhyme. You might comment on it, but that’s not required. - See more at: http://www.bravewriter.com/bwl/poetry-teatimes/#sthash.QI4AWDWo.dpuf

Once everyone has his or her tea and food, reading can begin. Ask for a volunteer to start. Poetry ought to be read with an empty mouth. Each person can read one or two poems (depending on length). Of course, sometimes our family has gone wild and read multiple poems a piece because we can’t stop! There is no need to analyze the poem. Enjoy it. Laugh at its humor, enjoy its rhythm, listen to the rhyme. You might comment on it, but that’s not required. - See more at: http://www.bravewriter.com/bwl/poetry-teatimes/#sthash.QI4AWDWo.dpuf

"Once everyone has his or her tea and food, reading can begin. Ask for a volunteer to start. Poetry ought to be read with an empty mouth. Each person can read one or two poems (depending on length). Of course, sometimes our family has gone wild and read multiple poems a piece because we can’t stop! There is no need to analyze the poem. Enjoy it. Laugh at its humor, enjoy its rhythm, listen to the rhyme. You might comment on it, but that’s not required."

See more at: http://www.bravewriter.com/bwl/poetry-teatimes/#sthash.QI4AWDWo.dpuf

The daughter opted to bring her Fancy Nancy book of poetry with for our first tea party.

A tale of Tea-ger having a tea party came with one box of tea, so we had to read it!

 

Once everyone has his or her tea and food, reading can begin. Ask for a volunteer to start. Poetry ought to be read with an empty mouth. Each person can read one or two poems (depending on length). Of course, sometimes our family has gone wild and read multiple poems a piece because we can’t stop! There is no need to analyze the poem. Enjoy it. Laugh at its humor, enjoy its rhythm, listen to the rhyme. You might comment on it, but that’s not required. - See more at: http://www.bravewriter.com/bwl/poetry-teatimes/#sthash.QI4AWDWo.dpuf

Once everyone has his or her tea and food, reading can begin. Ask for a volunteer to start. Poetry ought to be read with an empty mouth. Each person can read one or two poems (depending on length). Of course, sometimes our family has gone wild and read multiple poems a piece because we can’t stop! There is no need to analyze the poem. Enjoy it. Laugh at its humor, enjoy its rhythm, listen to the rhyme. You might comment on it, but that’s not required. - See more at: http://www.bravewriter.com/bwl/poetry-teatimes/#sthash.QI4AWDWo.dpuf