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Poems for Kids’ Birthdays

Stacey Shubitz


I was on two home visits yesterday. At the first one, the little girl asked me, “Do you know when my birthday is?” I sure did! I knew it because I already put all of my students’ contact information into Outlook, which I syched to my iTouch. However, when I realized that I have four September birthdays and haven’t made their birthday cards yet, I realized I had to get to work this morning.

I created all of the September through November birthday cards. That being said, this is one of my favorites:

A Poem on a Birthday Card is a lovely way to show students that poetry matters in your classroom.
A Poem on a Birthday Card is a lovely way to show students that poetry matters in your classroom.

To view all of the poetry birthday cards I created this morning, click here and you’ll be taken to a short slide show of cards and envelopes.

This week Read. Imagine. Talk. is hosting Poetry Friday.

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Published by Stacey Shubitz

Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.