Let's Write About: A Children's Poetry Show: Recent Episodes
Let's Write About
An accessibly designed children's show exploring social-emotional themes and inspiring inquiry based learning through poetry, song, and fun.
Visit https://donniewelchpoetry.com/lets-write-about for more!
Author Frankie Ann Marcille (https://www.frankieannmarcille.com/) comes in and gives us a reading of her book YES illustrated by Patrick Regan (http://faireharbourart.com/) a story all about saying yes to your dreams. Dragon, Donnie, and Frankie talk about their dreams and passions and think about a way to organize them as a Passion Poster.
Don't forget to make your passion poster with Rant and Ramble: https://youtu.be/4i7aM_QYYwo
Downloadable script: https://bit.ly/LWAYesScript
Secret Agent Sea Cow has to save a mangrove forest before it gets developed!
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Dragon gets excited about a form of art and commentary he's never encountered: Memes! He attends a workshop with Rant and Ramble hosted by Tech Kids Unlimited (https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/) to learn more about memes and how to make one. The workshop is paced so viewers can follow along and make their own memes too!
Downloadable script: https://bit.ly/LWAMemes
“Let's Write About” is fiscally sponsored by Accessible Festivals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to making recreation and leisure accessible to all abilities. https://www.accessiblefestivals.org/
Music by Dane Page http://www.danepagemusic.com
Captioning by Skjema Studios https://www.theskjema.com/
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Adventures of a weekend errand.
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from Lets Write About
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from LetsWriteAbout
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
A small story about a small bird.
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from #LetsWriteAbout
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Watch on tiktok @oneminutepicturebooks
Handcrafted picture books delivered and devoured in a minute or less.
Read by Donnie
Eaten by Bookworm
A shorts project from #LetsWriteAbout
Indebted to the Origami Poems Project for book design.
https://www.origamipoems.com/
Dragon gets a letter from his friend Victoria, a T-Rex who is on tour at the Houston Museum of Natural Science! We travel there with Dragon to visit her and along the way learn all about dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles. Our friends at the museum, Matti and Kelsey, lead us through a touch tour of different dino-related artifacts, show us how paleontologists identify and classify different prehistoric creatures, and teach us how to really walk like a T-Rex. Back in New York, we write about and design our own dinosaurs (and prehistoric reptiles!) with Donnie!
Downloadable Transcript: https://bit.ly/LWADinosaurs
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dL5PigBjvCU
This episode made in partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science: https://www.hmns.org/
Let's Write About is inclusive children's show taking a born-accessible approach to media while exploring social-emotional themes through poetry, creative writing, and song.
Support Let's Write About: https://donniewelchpoetry.com/support
Educators, free lesson plans connected to the episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lets-Write-About & A short survey to help improve the show's educational value: http://bit.ly/LWAEducatorSurvey
Parents & Caregivers, take this survey to help make the show even better! http://bit.ly/LWACaregiverSurvey Connect with the show: https://linktr.ee/LetsWriteAbout Subscribe for a new show each month!
“Let's Write About” is fiscally sponsored by Accessible Festivals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to making recreation and leisure accessible to all abilities. https://www.accessiblefestivals.org/ Music by Dane Page http://www.danepagemusic.com/support Captioning by Level Up Time Studio https://www.leveluptime.studio/ Visit my website for more info and to learn how to book me! http://www.DonnieWelchPoetry.comFollow me on Instagram @DonnieWelchPoetry https://www.instagram.com/donniewelch... Follow me on Twitter @DonnieWelchPoet https://twitter.com/DonnieWelchPoet #LetsWriteAbout #DonnieWelchPoetry #ASLKidsShow
This episode is all about routines, the things we do every day. As we learn what it means to have a routine, we meet the LWA Train a subway train who talks about maps, routes, and transfers. We sing the Morning Routine Song with some old friends and finally design our own maps to help navigate our days.
Downloadable Transcript: http://bit.ly/LWARoutines
Let's Write About is inclusive children's show taking a born-accessible approach to media while exploring social-emotional themes through poetry, creative writing, and song.
Support Let's Write About with a tax-deductible donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-write-about
Educators, free lesson plans connected to the episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lets-Write-About & A short survey to help improve the show's educational value: http://bit.ly/LWAEducatorSurvey
Parents & Caregivers, take this survey to help make the show even better! http://bit.ly/LWACaregiverSurvey
Connect with the show: https://linktr.ee/LetsWriteAbout
Subscribe for a new show each month!
“Let's Write About” is fiscally sponsored by Accessible Festivals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to making recreation and leisure accessible to all abilities. https://www.accessiblefestivals.org/
Music by Dane Page http://www.danepagemusic.com/support
Captioning by Level Up Time Studio https://www.leveluptime.studio/
Visit my website for more info and to learn how to book me! http://www.DonnieWelchPoetry.com
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"Symphony of Snivels"
A symphony of snivels
everyone plays their part,
from the quiet and polite
to the loudest SNORT!
A symphony of snivels
for everyone to hear,
they practice spring through fall,
for their big Winter premier.
It's a symphony of snivels
grab a tissue or a cloth
and if you want an encore
well you better get a mop!
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m2MSqcpp3tg
A short poem about a nice idea.
"The Love Truck"
The love truck carries all my colors
Reds, blues, greens, and yellows
It picks them up from all over town
and drops them off if I’m feeling down
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8eKxAxvFs6k
A swirling whirling poem about how it feels to get a creative idea, or one too many creative ideas.
"Tornado Brain"
Tornado brain!
Tornado brain!
I hope it doesn’t start to rain!
I’m scared of lightning,
I’m scared of thunder,
and rain in my brain
would be a real blunder.
Tornado brain!
Tornado brain!
I hope I don’t get blown away!
My head’s so clouded up with thoughts
I can’t remember what I forgot
Tornado brain!
Tornado brain!
Swirling dreams I can’t contain.
They pick me up
and spin me round
topsy-turvy
upside down!
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KHtS-oU3ECs
In this episode we learn about world building, how science fiction and fantasy authors create settings for their stories. We'll visit the space cacti, learn some history from dragon, and paint and design our own worlds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TbwbDcSKzVQ
Downloadable Transcript: http://bit.ly/LWAWorldBuilding
Let's Write About is inclusive children's show taking a born-accessible approach to media while exploring social-emotional themes through poetry, creative writing, and song.
Support Let's Write About with a tax-deductible donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-write-about
Educators, free lesson plans connected to the episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lets-Write-About
A short survey to help improve the show's educational value: http://bit.ly/LWAEducatorSurvey
Parents & Caregivers, take this survey to help make the show even better! http://bit.ly/LWACaregiverSurvey
Connect with the show: https://linktr.ee/LetsWriteAbout
Subscribe for a new show each month!
“Let's Write About” is fiscally sponsored by Accessible Festivals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to making recreation and leisure accessible to all abilities. https://www.accessiblefestivals.org/
Music by Dane Page http://www.danepagemusic.com/support
Captioning by Level Up Time Studios https://www.leveluptime.studio/
Visit my website for more info and to learn how to book me! http://www.DonnieWelchPoetry.com
Follow me on Instagram @DonnieWelchPoetry
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It's always frustrating to lose a good recipe!
"Walrus Stew"
Where’s my recipe for walrus stew?
I know it takes both tusks
and a little salt too.
It must call for whiskers
and flippers,
but was it one lump of blubber or two?
Ugh!
Where’d I put that recipe for my walrus stew?
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8weIjKjKnT0
A funny, sci-fi kids poem about a robot takeover! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bQaWENv6d3A
"Robot O'Clock"
The time is nigh
Tick-tock, tick-tock
Don’t you know?
It’s Robot O’Clock
Forget the nuts
It’s time to bolt!
Quickly, swiftly
escape, ctrl, alt!
They’ll march in twos
and march in threes
right down the street
they’re all machines!
We made them smart
And now they’re mad,
every micro chip brain
Gone haywire, gone bad!
Oh no!
Oh my!
Does not Compute!
It’s too late now!
Bee-boop,
Bee-boop
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
An inclusive children's show including closed captions, an American Sign Language (ASL) box, and scripted audio descriptions exploring social-emotional themes through poetry, creative writing, and song. Downloadable Transcript: http://bit.ly/LWABooks
In this episode we explore books. We'll practice a deep breathing technique called Dragon's Breath to visit my friend dragon at his library and borrow a book to use with our writing. Then Donnie will show you a trick for borrowing a word or sentence from your favorite book to begin your own poem or story.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BYq3xvKzqeM
Support Let's Write About with a tax-deductible donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-write-about
Educators, free lesson plans connected to the episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lets-Write-About
A short survey to help improve the show's educational value: http://bit.ly/LWAEducatorSurvey
Parents & Caregivers, take this survey to help make the show even better! http://bit.ly/LWACaregiverSurvey
Connect with the show: https://linktr.ee/LetsWriteAbout
“Let's Write About” is fiscally sponsored by Accessible Festivals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to making recreation and leisure accessible to all abilities. https://www.accessiblefestivals.org/
Music by Dane Page http://www.danepagemusic.com/support
Captioning by Level Up Time Studios https://www.leveluptime.studio/
Visit my website for more info and to learn how to book me! http://www.DonnieWelchPoetry.com
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"This World is so Sweet"
oceans full of Swedish Fish
islands of chocolate lava cake
muddy fields of gummy worms
and banana split earthquakes!
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jo4WwuvmIFk
"Wild"
Oh the wonderful
wonderful
wonderful
outdoors
they're really kind of a bore.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kl5AkhiIwoQ
©DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
"Bill Ordinary"
My name is Bill Ordinary
and nothing ever happens to me
at least, nothing extraordinary.
I’ve never been captured by pirates at sea
and I've never driven a race car in the Grand Prixe
or hiked the mountains of Yosemite
or discovered a cure for some awful disease
or…
What’d you say?
Huh!
Well what’d you know?
Why, this is a poem all about me!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ugMVMsMdF4g
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
My Big Brother Tricked me into Watching Jurassic Park: A Haiku
walking through tall grass
I can only imagine
velociraptors!
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7gmrF9X0LaA
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"Lullaby"
Imagine the night is one big cloud
that every evening settles down
soft as a pillow for that ol’ blue sky
who (just like you) needs to close its eyes.
Imagine the sunset’s a goodnight kiss
and the earth (like you!) waits up for it.
And all the colors that we can see
is what their love looks like to me and you.
Imagine all the stars you see
are pieces of the sky’s gigantic dream
and when they twinkle and fill the air
it’s a special sort of dream you and I can share.
Imagine the moon’s a big night light
keeping dark away while you sleep tight.
It’s hanging up there so far away,
'cause any closer and it’d be bright as day!
And know for sure, I’ll be here close
because in this wide world I love you the most!
Watch a reading on YouTube: https://youtu.be/caMRKl_HcZo
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
An energetic poem about being on the wrong end of a blue shell in Mario Kart.
Mario Kart, Last Lap
for Cam
Blue Shell over head!
Blue Shell over head!
Only one lap left
and there’s a blue shell
over my head!
I was in first
but got blasted
back to last,
and all my friends
had a real good laugh!
Blue Shell over head!
Blue Shell over head!
Only one lap left
and there’s a blue shell
over my head!
Even Rainbow Road
won’t make it any better,
my kart’s up in the air
and you just stole
my new track record!
Blue Shell over head!
Blue Shell over head!
Only one lap left
and there’s a blue shell
over my head!
I’m going bananas!
Getting nothin’
in all MY boxes
If it weren’t for blue shells
I know I’d have no loses
Blue Shell over head!
Blue Shell over head!
Only one lap left
and there’s a blue shell
over my head!
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2021
"Flying Fish"
If I had a wish
I’d ask for a fish
That didn’t swim in
the sea
No, my fish and I
We’d swim in the sky
to see what there is
to see
We’d explore that blue
with a bird’s eye view
way above the folks
down below
So don’t be too shy
if a fish flies by
give a wave and shout
HELLO!
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019 - 2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XTLeNqm_1ls
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"How Do You Butterfly"
So you want to be a butterfly?
First you need a cocoon,
try this fuzzy, gray blanket
wrap yourself like a moon.
If you want to be a butterfly
you’re gonna need wings.
Here’s paper, scissors,
and crayons for coloring
How do you butterfly?
Come out from the gray,
spread beautiful new wings,
catch the wind, sail away.
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019 - 2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Gk8Rayy57I
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Donnie recites an original poem "The Feast"
"The Feast"
If we met as strangers well,
I might get a hunch
that soon we’d be hungry
and have to go to lunch.
And once we did it’d be so clear
that we’re in no real rush,
so perhaps we’d get dessert—
apple pie with flaky crust.
Then you and I with bellies full
and crumbs still in our laps
might find ourselves quite ready
for a delicious little nap.
And when we wake to say goodbye
it’d be quite bittersweet.
Yes, it’s fine to dine alone,
but friendship is a feast.
© DonnieWelchPoetry 2019-2021
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An inclusive children's show including captions, an American Sign Language (ASL) box, and visuals exploring social-emotional themes through poetry, creative writing, and song. Downloadable Transcript: http://bit.ly/LWAFood
In this episode we explore food. We'll take a sensory approach to the science and math of cooking by measuring out and making dough then follow our noses and write some poems using our sense of smell.
Dough and Oobleck Recipes: http://bit.ly/DoughandOobleck
Support Let's Write About with a tax-deductible donation: https://www.gofundme.com/lets-write-about
Submit your art by emailing an attachment and artist note to: LetsWriteAboutArt@Gmail.com
Educators, free lesson plans connected to the episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lets-Write-About & A short survey to help improve the show's educational value: http://bit.ly/LWAEducatorSurvey
Parents & Caregivers, take this survey to help make the show even better! http://bit.ly/LWACaregiverSurvey
Connect with the show: https://linktr.ee/LetsWriteAbout
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A trailer about the show!
Episode transcript untimed:
Welcome to Let’s Write About
A show where we sing some songs, make some art and write a poem or two about how we’re feeling.
You can keep listening here and you can also find the show on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram TV
All you need is your imagination, a piece of paper, and something to write with… though I also like to wear my hat, my poet beanie, to make sure none of my ideas get out.
It can feel so nice sharing your writing and art with other people
I’m excited to share my show and my poetry with you.
Come on, let’s see what we’re writing about today.
An inclusive children's show exploring social-emotional themes through poetry, creative writing, and song. This episode is all about daydreaming on a rainy day and how to spend time when you're feeling bored. We'll use our imagination and visit my friend Queen Cumulonimbus up in the cloud kingdom, she needs our help with her rainbow garden!
Downloadable Transcript: http://bit.ly/LWARainyDayDaydreams
Queen's Recipe: http://bit.ly/LWARecipe
Queen's Recipe Black and White (Printer Friendly): http://bit.ly/LWARecipe_BW
Submit your art by emailing an attachment and artist note to: LetsWriteAboutArt@Gmail.com
Support Let's Write About with a tax-deductible donation: http://bit.ly/SupportLetsWriteAbt
Connect with the show: https://linktr.ee/LetsWriteAbout
Subscribe for a new episode every month!
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“Let's Write About” is fiscally sponsored by Accessible Festivals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to making recreation and leisure accessible to all abilities. https://www.accessiblefestivals.org/
Music by Dane Page http://www.danepagemusic.com/support
Visit my website for more info and to learn how to book me! http://www.DonnieWelchPoetry.com
Follow me on Instagram @DonnieWelchPoetry
Follow me on Twitter @DonnieWelchPoet
#LetsWriteAbout #DonnieWelchPoetry #ASLKidsShow
An inclusive children's show exploring social-emotional themes through poetry, creative writing, and song. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/7THdMtgOw8w
This episode is all about happy, mad, and sad, three core emotions. We'll explore them with the help of an animated monster friend, Casey, song and an art and poetry activity. Come join!
Download the Monster Coloring sheets: https://bit.ly/MonsterColoringSheets
Downloadable Transcript: https://bit.ly/LWAFeelings
Submit your art by emailing an attachment and artist note to: LetsWriteAboutArt@Gmail.com
Help Support the Show: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-write-about
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“Let's Write About” is fiscally sponsored by Accessible Festivals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to making recreation and leisure accessible to all abilities. https://www.accessiblefestivals.org/
Music by Dane Page http://www.danepagemusic.com/support
Visit my website for more info and to learn how to book me! http://www.DonnieWelchPoetry.com
Follow me on Instagram @DonnieWelchPoetry https://www.instagram.com/donniewelchpoetry/
Follow me on Twitter @DonnieWelchPoet https://twitter.com/DonnieWelchPoet