The theories about the identity of the famous lady who rode to Banbury Cross range from Queen, to scandalous ladies; from goddesses to nobility.

Jun 12, 2007 – Melissa Howard

There are many theories about the meaning of the rhyme Hey Diddle, Diddle. One of the most popular explanations for the cat and the fiddle pertains to Queen Elizabeth I.

May 3, 2007 – Melissa Howard

Simply translated the buoyant sounding verse, Pop goes the Weasel is a worker's lament on a ritual of survival in their lives.

Apr 27, 2007 – Melissa Howard

Typically portrayed as a rather sweet girl in a lovely garden, the Mary of 'Mary, Mary Quite Contrary' was not nice. The rhyme is typically associated with Bloody Mary.

Apr 26, 2007 – Melissa Howard

A fun way to write poetry by using the alphabet.

Feb 12, 2007 – Elizabeth Yetter

Couplets are fun and easy for children to learn to write.

Nov 24, 2006 – Elizabeth Yetter

Teach kids how to write a cinquain.

Nov 3, 2006 – Elizabeth Yetter

Learn how to write a cento.

Oct 28, 2006 – Elizabeth Yetter

Whether it is for teaching phonics or writing a children's book, alliterations can be fun for everyone.

Oct 13, 2006 – Elizabeth Yetter

Pick a word, any word, and write an acrostic poem!

Sep 26, 2006 – Elizabeth Yetter

Learning to write a haiku is fun and easy!

Sep 18, 2006 – Elizabeth Yetter

The best way to get kids to read and love poetry is to show them how fun it is to write their own poems.

Mar 6, 2006 – Elizabeth Yetter