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Write a Summer Limerick & Get the Kids Writing Too!

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Get the kids together and give it a try. It’s easy, it’s fun! ~ Bette A. Stevens

Read on to find out how!

Bette A. Stevens's avatarBette A. Stevens, Maine Author

HAVE FUN WRITING LIMERICKS

Monarch Butterfly LIMERICK 2 bas 2017

Summertime is fun time! And with ‘back to school’ just around the corner, it’s a great time to write limericks and get the kids writing too…

Whether you’re a writer, a reader, a teacher, a parent or simply want to share the love of reading and writing, get the kids together and give “Limericks” a try. You’ll be glad you did!

Some of my favorite things about summer are butterflies, long lazy summer days, gardens and sunshine. I love to sit on the porch with my camera at the ready just in case I spot an amazing monarch or any of our sensational butterfly friends dropping by to enjoy the view. So far this year I’ve spotted twelve monarchs and dozens of other butterflies too—and managed to capture several of these exquisite creatures with my Canon “PowerShot.”

Butterflies are very sensitive to the environment and with…

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on 06/19/2021

Comments on: "Write a Summer Limerick & Get the Kids Writing Too!" (38)

  1. Unknown's avatar
    Write a Summer Limerick & Get the Kids Writing Too! – nature journeys said:
    09/28/2021 at 6:39 am

    […] Write a Summer Limerick & Get the Kids Writing Too! […]

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  2. cathleentownsend's avatar
    cathleentownsend said:
    07/15/2021 at 11:30 pm

    I LOVE your monarch limerick! Not only does it preserve the particular rhythm of the form, but it also tells the monarch’s tale. Great idea. And I’m sharing, of course…

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  3. jchihorek124333's avatar
    jchihorek124333 said:
    06/26/2021 at 3:53 pm

    This idea sounds really fun! I’m a 12 year old kid, and I’m always looking for new things to do. Writing poetry might be my new hobby! Thank you for inspiring me 🙂

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  4. DutchIl's avatar
    DutchIl said:
    06/26/2021 at 9:08 am

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts!!… did like the limerick!!.. saw a handful of Monarchs the other day checking out the flowers, maybe they are distant relatives of Matilda!… 🙂

    Hope all is well in your part of the universe, life is all that you wish for it to be and until we meet again..
    May your day be touched
    by a bit of Irish luck,
    Brightened by a song
    in your heart,
    And warmed by the smiles
    of people you love.
    (Irish Saying)

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      06/26/2021 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks so much for your lovely note, Larry… Delighted to hear you’ve spotted monarchs! I’ve only seen two so far. Hope we’ll see many more before Septtember. 🦋 Wishing you a senstional summer, my friend. xo

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  5. Grammy Writes's avatar
    Grammy Writes said:
    06/25/2021 at 12:34 pm

    Great limerick! My grandkids love butterflies and know more about them than I do. They’ll love this when I read it to them.

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  6. Kymber @booomcha's avatar
    Kymber said:
    06/21/2021 at 8:46 am

    I absolutely love the Monarch limerick! Limericks are so fun.

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  7. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben said:
    06/21/2021 at 5:56 am

    ALL IN for helping kids to enjoy writing!

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  8. Author, Sharon K Connell's avatar
    sharonkconnell said:
    06/20/2021 at 12:09 pm

    Wonderful, Bette. Why don’t we feature this in the July newsletter? If you’d like to, just send me the attachment. I love it.

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  9. Jennie's avatar
    Jennie said:
    06/20/2021 at 11:01 am

    Such a wonderful idea, Bette. Limericks are fun, and who doesn’t love butterflies!

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  10. Jacqui Murray's avatar
    Jacqui Murray said:
    06/20/2021 at 10:42 am

    I like the idea of introducing kids to this fun sort of poetry. Great idea.

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  11. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar
    boundlessblessingsblog said:
    06/20/2021 at 10:21 am

    Superb capture of this beautiful butterfly, Better and such a lovely limerick. Loved it, Bette.

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  12. Eugi's avatar
    -Eugenia said:
    06/20/2021 at 10:06 am

    Thank you for sharing your lovely limerick, Bette! Happy summer and may yours be lovely!❤️ 🧡 💛 💚

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  13. D. Wallace Peach's avatar
    D. Wallace Peach said:
    06/19/2021 at 7:39 pm

    Wonderful limericks, Bette. I’m a fan of the form and find them fun to create. Butterflies make a perfect subject. Happy Summer!

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  14. Miriam Hurdle's avatar
    Miriam Hurdle said:
    06/19/2021 at 7:27 pm

    A lovely limerick, Bette. Limerick is the most fun poem of all. 🙂

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  15. Jill Weatherholt's avatar
    Jill Weatherholt said:
    06/19/2021 at 4:48 pm

    This is such a beautiful limerick, Bette. I’m glad you shared it again!

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  16. Sandee's avatar
    Sandee said:
    06/19/2021 at 2:22 pm

    Sitting on my boat is the best part of summer. We didn’t this weekend because of the heatwave, but we’re hoping next weekend. What a wonderful summer thing to do.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend, Bette. ♥

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  17. Francis Ashis's avatar
    francisashis said:
    06/19/2021 at 2:00 pm

    Thanks a lot Madam for the lovely photograph and also for the beautiful limerick on “Monarch Butterflies”.Take care🌹🙏

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