Write a poem about the square
Sit on the lawn for 10 minutes and write what you see, hear and smell. Read it to someone.
- Who
- Families, Kids, Teens
- Ages
- 7+
- Time
- About an hour
- Cost
- Free
- When
- Any time of year
- Show up
- On the courthouse lawn.
How to do it
- Bring paper.
- Write five lines: see, hear, smell, touch, feel.
- Read it aloud to your family.
Grown-ups’ part
Come along, keep it short and fun, and let the kids lead the looking and asking. You handle anything that involves calling, sending or sharing.
Safety and respect
A grown-up comes along. The square is ringed by U.S. 64 (College St.) and U.S. 431 (Main Ave.): use crosswalks and watch for traffic.
Why it matters
Create engagementExploration & critical thinking
Related
- Learn a song from an older relative
- Sketch the square with friends
- See a local play
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