WHISPERshout Writing Workshop

WHISPERshout Writing Workshop

Heidi Mordhorst (WHISPERshout Writing Workshop) is a veteran classroom teacher, published poet and Maryland State Arts Council Teaching Artist. Heidi provides language and literacy enrichment programs for ages 4-12 during Out-of-School Time and during school hours. WHISPERshout’s multi-arts enrichment classes offer drama, art, music & movement, and natural science mixed with poetry—the perfect genre for young writers! Class length is 75-90 minutes to allow time for the expert attention required by this creative, academic work in a socially and emotionally rich group setting. At the last class of each session, children present their work to an audience and take home a published product they can share with their families. WHISPERshout Writing Workshop also publishes an online journal featuring poems by kids ages 4-12.

Currently serving schools in Montgomery County.

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WHISPERshout Writing Workshop: THIS PRETTY PLANET

Grades: K - 3rd Ages: 5 - 9

Description

THIS PRETTY PLANET
In a small group of about 8 kids, we'll read poems about nature objects, step outside to collect our own, and create installations & mandalas with those objects. There will also be some singing along the way! Then we’ll compose short poems to go with our creations. At the last session families will be invited to view our artworks and hear our poems, and kids will take home their own copy of our published photo-poetry anthology.

*By participating in a WHISPERshout Workshop, you consent to having your child's written work included in published materials, including the website, magazine and social media. Your child will never be specifically identified without your direct permission.*

ESTE PLANETE BELLA

En un grupo pequeño de unos 8 niños, leeremos poemas sobre objetos de la naturaleza, saldremos a recolectar los nuestros y crearemos instalaciones y mandalas con esos objetos. ¡También cantaremos un poco durante el proceso! Luego, componeremos poemas cortos para acompañar nuestras creaciones. En la última sesión, se invitará a las familias a ver nuestras obras de arte y escuchar nuestros poemas, y los niños se llevarán a casa su propia copia de nuestra antología de fotopoesía publicada.

*Al participar en un taller de WHISPERshout, usted acepta que el trabajo escrito de su hijo se incluya en materiales publicados, incluido el sitio web, la revista y las redes sociales. Su hijo no será identificado específicamente sin su permiso directo.*