Poetry Challenge Week Three: Limericks

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It’s week THREE of the Weekly Poetry Challenge, and this week is all about a fun rhyming form called the limerick! A limerick is often a humorous poem. Many limericks are mini stories that introduce a character with a specific behavior that leads to an amusing consequence. That is not always the case, but it may be a good thing to keep in mind as you write your own limerick, especially if you’ve never written one before. One of the most popular writers of the limerick is poet Edward Lear, whose Book of Nonsense was originally published in 1846 and has had many editions published since! Here’s a limerick I wrote: There once was a young girl named Tilly Who loved to act goofy and silly She played with her food Which was really quite rude And ended up covered in chili. © 2024 Rebecca J. Gomez Unlike the poems we featured in weeks one and two, a limerick has strict rules about rhyme and meter. A limerick is five lines long and follows an a, a, b, b, a rhyme scheme (lines 1, 2, and 5 rh
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Summer Challenge Week Seven: Nuts About Nature!

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This week's Summer Challenge theme is nuts. Nuts about Nature, that is! Whether you are heading to the mountains for a week of camping or simply exploring your back yard, there's a lot to appreciate about the natural world all around you. We encourage you to read some nature-themed books and then head outside to explore.

Ideas for books to read:

  • Over in the Forest: Come and Take a Peek by Marianne Berkes, illustrated by Jill Dubin. A charming book about exploring the forest, patterned after the song Over in the Meadow.
  • A Nest is Noisy by Diana Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long. Lovely illustrations and a simple, informative text about various kinds of nest. Read the sidebars for more detailed information.
  • Bear Island by Matthew Cordell. A story about a young girl grieving the loss of a pet, who finds solace and healing in nature.

Ideas for things to discuss:

  • What is something new you learned from reading this book?
  • Do you enjoy exploring nature? Why or why not?
  • What are some ways you can help take care of the environment?
  • Have you ever seen a deer while out walking? What other kinds of creatures have you spotted while out exploring the natural world?

Ideas for things to do:

  • Go for a walk on a nature trail. Take note of the different critters you see.
  • Participate in a neighborhood or park clean-up. Maybe organize one yourself!
  • Head out to the backyard with a magnifying glass. Take a close look at bugs, plants, fallen feathers--anything you find!
  • Visit a zoo or nature preserve.
  • Watch a nature documentary.
  • Get creative! Make leaf rubbings or a nature collage. 
Do you have a favorite book that fits this week's theme? Tell us about it in the comments. You can also share on social media with the hashtag #RDDSummerChallenge.


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