Teachers! Planning your spring semester? Include our STEAM Poetry Video Contest—where students create videos inspired by STEAM-themed poems, culminating in Poetry Month festivities in April! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #poetryvideo #videocontest

If your kiddos race to the window when the garbage truck rolls by (like my grandchildren do!), they’ll love Eric Ode’s delightful picture book, Hooray, It’s Garbage Day! A great read-aloud celebration of trucks! 👉 www.amazon.com/Hooray-Its-G... @ericode.bsky.social

SPOTLIGHT POEM! Eric Ode’s humorous verse, “My Cat Built Three Robots,” imagines a feline whose inventions don’t quite work—the perfect poetry prompt for a prize-winning video. Students, turn words into wonder! Teachers, see contest details. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ @ericode.bsky.social

Why wait for National STEM/STEAM Day? Celebrate it year-round! Explore mini lessons, book lists, hands-on activities, crafts, and our annual student video contest—all at STEAM Powered Poetry Videos! 👉http://SteamPoweredPoetry.com #STEMEducation #NationalSTEMDay #STEAM #STEMforkids

Celebrate STEM STEAM Day with a STEAM-powered poetry video contest in your class! youtu.be/oThuauRmoU0?... #STEMDay

Students who enroll in our annual STEAM POETRY VIDEO CONTEST will read poems written by a variety of e-STEAM-ed poets and transform them into short videos— an inspiring opportunity for young minds to shine! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #poetryintheclassroom #studentcontest

SPOTLIGHT POEM! Heidi Mordhorst’s “Brownies: Baked-In Math” turns slicing dessert into a playful puzzle of multiplication and division—the perfect recipe for a great video. Teachers, enroll your Ss in our #contest today! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #studentcontest @heidimordhorst.bsky.social

Exciting news! SILLY PUPPIES has been selected as an IL Reads title! Join me on Dec. 5 at @andersonsbookshop in Downers Grove! Bring your family & friends. Celebrate with me and 19 other IL authors! 👉 www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/assets/docs/... @darcydayzoells.bsky.social #IllinoisReads

Students. don’t miss the chance to bring poetry to life! Teachers, host a STEAM Poetry Video Contest in your classroom! Offer ends April 30, 2026. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #studentcontest #nationalcatday

SPOTLIGHT POEM! “The Spec-tacular Invention,” by JoAnn Early Macken, playfully solves the familiar problem of lost glasses—it's the perfect springboard for a creative student to craft a prize-winning video. Teachers, sign up today! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ @joannearlymacken.bsky.social

Help your little ones discover the joy of music! Sing along with Early Childhood Educator Sheila Kerwin as she performs new songs set to familiar melodies. Foster a lifelong love of singing in your children—Visit Piggyback Songs for Pint-Sized Persons today! 👉 www.youtube.com/@sheilakerwi...

Join us on a shopping spree in this money-counting #poetry #video! A child buys her pets treats, paying with nickels and counting by fives—all the way to 100! Perfect for introducing skip counting, coin values, and poetic rhythm to young learners. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/at-the-pet-s... #mathpoetry

Steam Powered Poetry: "Student Video: At The Pet Shop" kennn.com/6SmdEE #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social

Our very own Louann Mattes Brown—crafty genius at STEAM Powered Poetry —has her artwork on display at the Edwardsville Art Center. She's an amazingly versatile creator and a gifted scratchboard artist. Interested in purchasing a piece? Visit www.facebook.com/Edwardsville... @louannbrown.bsky.social

Teachers, get your students' #poetry buzz going and #tech skills humming by hosting a STEAM poetry video contest in your classroom! Homeschoolers are welcome. No entry fee. Cash prizes! Ends April 30. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #Contest #PoetryVideoContest

Happy #BookBirthday to my paw-some new board book, SILLY PUPPIES! These rascally pups are officially off-leash and ready to romp into readers’ hearts. Get your copy today! 👉 lnkd.in/geisXw6g #kidlit #childrensbook #bookforbaby #puppies @highlightsfound.bsky.social @ilreadcouncil.bsky.social

SPOTLIGHT POEM! Peek inside our Contest Poetry Packet! Robyn Hood Black’s playful poem “Collage Camouflage” is just waiting for a creative student to transform it into a prize-winning video. #TEACHers enroll your class today! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #ContestAlert #videocontest

Louann Brown’s "Spider King Crown" with googly eyes and wiggly legs, is as fun to wear as it is to make! Share MIDNIGHT SPIDER w/ your little learners for a fun mini lesson about spiders. Then download craft PDF Free! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/wee-steamers... #weesteamers @louannbrown.bsky.social

'Tis the season! #nationaljumpingspiderday #justforfun #wordoftheday #spiderhumor

Meet Sache, the Midnight Spider who spins webs in the moonlight! Kids will discover fascinating spider facts in this engaging Wee Steamers lesson. Includes fun follow-up activities to extend learning. steampoweredpoetry.com/wee-steamers... #weesteamers #earlylearning #stemforkids

Peek inside our Contest Poetry Packet! Peggy Archer’s poem, “My Shadow,” lights up the page with curiosity and creativity—a perfect prompt for a student to create a short prize-winning video for younger peers. Registration is open! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #ContestAlert #StemEd

Former Professor of Mathematics at Bloomsburg University, JoAnne Growney, recently posedt about our STEAM contest on her blog INTERSECTIONS— "where words might mirror a Fibonacci sequence or humanize binary code.” Fascinating! 👉 poetrywithmathematics.blogspot.com/2025/10/stud... #mathypoems #stemed

Coming October 9th. Don’t want to miss it? Subscribe today! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/subscribe/ #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LittleLearners #spiders #WeeSteamers

Oh Baby! It's #NationalNoodleDay ! #pasta #pastalovers #childrenspoem #poetryforkids #kidlit #noodlelovers

Peek inside our Contest Poetry Packet! CHARLES GHIGNA'S engineering poem is ready to spark a student’s imagination with rhyme and rhythm. Teachers, give students the chance to see STEAM concepts through the lens of poetry. Enroll your class today! steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #studentcontest

Peek inside our Contest Poetry Packet! Missouri Poet Laureate David Harrison shares his playful perspective on engineering mishaps—an inspiring prompt for a student to transform into a prize-winning video. Students, it’s your turn to shine! Sign up today. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #Contest

SPOTLIGHT POEM! Joan Bransfield Graham’s poem “Electric Edison” is one of forty fabulous STEAM poems waiting for a creative student to bring to the screen. Students, enter the STEAM Poetry Video Contest today! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #contesttime #contest #studentcontest #poety #videos

Registration is OPEN! From verse to video, students explore STEAM topics through the lens of poetry. Tag a teacher or student who should know about this opportunity. Spread the news—SHARE! Lights, Camera, Action! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #ContestAlert

Exciting news! My new book SILLY PUPPIES will be released Oct. 14. When playful puppies prepare for bedtime pandemonium ensues! For tail-wagging fun, preorder a copy for your little one. Great gift for birthdays & baby showers! Only $7.99. www.amazon.com/gp/product/1... @highlightsfound.bsky.social

Steam Powered Poetry: "Wee Steamers: Crossing Guard" kennn.com/GQ0l6j #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social

From tots to teens and beyond—STEAM poetry and projects for all. Subscribe now! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/subscribe/ #weesteamers #studentcontests #educators #teachers #stem #stemed #steam

With her signature warmth, educator Sheila Kerwin presents “The Elevator”—a poem and interactive lesson designed to engage young children. A perfect blend of literacy and early STEM learning! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/wee-steamers... #stemforkids #earlylearning

How's YOUR garden growing this summer? #kidlit #STEM4kids #kidspoetry

When a boy presses buttons on his new remote, chaos erupts! Inspired by a laugh-out-loud poem by Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, this video by Valerie Torres won 2nd Place in our STEAM Poetry Video Contest. 👉https://steampoweredpoetry.com/student-video-my-new-remote/ @kennnesbitt.bsky.social

Meet the poets joining our Poetry Video Contest! Pictured are 3 of 10 poets whose verses will be added to our 2026 Contest Poetry Packet. Curious who the others are? Stay tuned—more Poet Reveals coming soon! steampoweredpoetry.com/esteamed-poe... @ldkt55.bsky.social @darcydayzoells.bsky.social

I’m so excited to have my very own copy of EILEEN MEYER’s picture book, BUILD A SANDCASTLE! This clever STEM-infused read-aloud is sure to make a splash with your sandcastle architects. Order today! 👉 bit.ly/3Tj5mri @ReycraftBooks @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #sandcastleday#picturebook

From verse to videos, older students create engaging educational videos for their younger peers. To learn more, visit www.SteamPoweredPoetry.com . #poetryvideocontest

A pinch of poetry, a dash of science, and buckloads of love. Happy Father's Day to all the STEM-sational dads out there! #fathersdayweekend #happyfathersday #poemfordad

Author, poet, and songwriter ERIC ODE writes poems and music for kids. Buzz over to YouTube and bee sure to share Eric's "Sister Honey Bee" video w/ your little nature lovers. It's STEM-sational! Don't forget to subscribe! 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=xzA9... #stem4kids #kidseducation @ericode.bsky.social

Parents and teachers, spark your children's curiosity about insects! Kids will buzz with excitement as they create the "Ms. Quito Bandito" craft. Share our "Ms. Quito Bandito" video and hands-on activities with your little learners today! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/student-vide... #STEMeducation

Just for fun. #mosquitoes #joke #justforfun

Congrats to KIMO ALEMAN for his video “Ms. Quito Bandito,” 1st Place Winner in our 2025 STEAM contest! This humorous #poetry #Video stars a tiny troublemaker who’s a huge pain—and offers a fun springboard for lessons about insects. Free classroom resources! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/student-vide...

AMERICA AT WAR exposes the effects of war and pays tribute to those who served—American Revolution to the Iraq War. I have two WWII poems included in this anthology. Other poets: Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, Walt Whitman, e. e. cummings & more. amazon.com/America-War-... #MemorialDayWeekend

Teachers, check out Poetry4kids.com! Created by former Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, it features funny poems, poetry lessons, games, activities, videos, printable worksheets, and more—perfect for making poetry fun in your classroom! 👉 Explore here: poetry4kids.com #poetry4kids #WorldBeeDay

Congratulations to Lee Wardlaw on her newest and cutest book for babies: My Book of Firsts! What a lovely book gift for a new mom or grandmother. jamarattigan.com/2025/05/16/c...

I'm new to Bluesky, but I've been writing children's poetry since 1997. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of meeting some truly awe-inspiring poets—my colleagues, my heroes, and my long-distance poetry family. Here’s a photo with just a few of them. How many can you name? Can you find me?