Poetry and Song Night with Joe "Silly" Sottile
Poetry and Song Night was a smash hit on May 6th in Jefferson Avenue Elementary School, Fairport, New York. Second grade teacher Mrs. Sheila Cocilova inspired her students to learn some funny songs, pick a favorite poem to present with props to their parents, and to lend an ear to Silly Sottile on their special day and evening. In the classroom, Silly Sottile presented a slice of his poetry from Waiting to See the Principal and Other Poems. Then they wrote a class poem with him using their original ideas based on Silly’s poem “I Can’t Write Today Because.”
After a ten minute “Q & A” period was squeezed in, the kids happily marched to rehearse their show in the afternoon. The show in the evening was a big hit, followed by punch cookies, and a book signing. Waiting to See the Principal and Other Poems was also very popular with parents. As the kids and adults enjoyed the punch and cookies, everyone was elated the joy of poetry and song in the air, and the power of a gifted teacher, Mrs. Cocilova, who was instrumental in creating memories that all will cherish. She could have called the night: “Poetry and Song Will Knock Your Socks Off!”
What a terrific event. Looks like a grand time! Visit Joe at: http://poetryinsider.blogspot.com/
