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Hi, I’m Heidi Bee, poet and author of 12 books. I host a free annual STEAM Poetry Video Contest for students—and I produce WEE STEAMERS videos for little learners. Poetry, tech, and STEAM learning! www.SteamPoweredPoetry.com
Thank you, Peggy Archer—award-winning children’s author and e-STEAM-ed poet—for endorsing our student poetry video contest! Watch for Peggy’s new book, coming August 11, 2026: Three Little Witches and the Spooky Old House. Congrats, Peggy! 👉 www.peggyarcher.com #VideoContest #TechEd
Invite students to sink their teeth into #poetry and brush up on #digital skills as they create #videos for younger peers. Hurry—registration is FILLING fast! A great #poetrymonth project!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com #NationalDentistsDay #TeenTechWeek #videocontest #studentcontest #Edtech
A huge thank you to author RAVEN HOWELL for placing this eye-catching ad in Story Monsters Ink Magazine to promote our Steam Poetry Video Contest! storymonstersink.com/february-202... #kidlit #teachers #librarians #contest #Students #BookLovers @ravenhowell.bsky.social @storymonsters.bsky.social
Spark creativity through code and storytelling! The STEAM #Poetry #Video #Contest is the perfect cross-curricular class project, culminating in April’s National #PoetryMonth. Submit video entries by April 30. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #CSed #MediaLiteracy #GirlsWhoCode #VisualPoetry #STEMed
My STEAM partner, Sheila Kerwin, and I will be at the Infant & Toddler Conference on March 7. If you attend, stop by the resource tables to say hello, explore exciting new materials, and gather fresh ideas to support your work with young children! tinyurl.com/3s82mysc #EarlyChildhood #earlylearning
How exciting! My grandkids will soon have another yummy book to read! Congratulations, Carrie!
A book shared is never just about the book. It’s a memory in the making! #ReadAcrossAmericaDay #reading #kidlit #ReadAcrossAmerica #booklovers #earlylearning #literacy
@carriefinison.bsky.social
Parents, tuck a board book or two into your child's Easter basket this year! They're the perfect filler—no batteries, no sugar rush—just stories, giggles, and cuddles! Find more poems, songs, and crafts at 👉 lnkd.in/gpF2uZcQ
#kidlit #literacy #toddler #EasterBasket #NationalReadingMonth
An engaging #math poem to share with your little ones on National Polar Bear Day! #NationalPolarBearDay #poem #STEM #kids #preschool #Kindergarten #poetrylovers #poetry
Teachers! Introduce students to #poets Charles Ghigna, Peggy Archer, Robyn Hood Black, Eric Ode, Darren Sardelli, Sallie Wolf & more! Ss create videos inspired by STEAM poems. Literacy, imagination, and digital storytelling in one exciting project! steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #DigitalLearningDay
llinois Action for Children has been advocating for #childcare providers and families since 1969. Sheila Kerwin and I will share poetry with their members, highlighting how language, rhythm, and imagination nurture young learners.
#teacher #EarlyChildhood #poetry #WeeSteamers #teachers
So fun reconnecting with author friends at Anderson's Children’s Literature Breakfast—including JOHN SULLIVAN whose 4th pb is creating a buzz! STANLEY'S SECRET is a poignant story about a shy boy who loves to tap dance but is too timid to share his talent. www.johnsullivankidbooks.com #kidlit
Louann Brown’s “Phases of the Moon” craft invites kids to slide a paper strip and watch the moon transform from a crescent to a circle—no telescope needed. BTW doesnt Louann always find the cutest family members to model her crafts? tinyurl.com/SteamPoetryV... #WeeSteamers @louannbrown.bsky.social
Steam Powered Poetry: "Wee Steamers: The Moon" kennn.com/ApHs1S #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social
The Anderson’s Children's Literature Breakfast will be a morning of inspiring speeches and book signings. Attendees will eat a full buffet breakfast, shop for books, win raffle prizes, and chat with 35+ attending authors. I hope to see you there!
"Editors are drawn to lyrical picture books — and why read-aloud appeal can make the difference between a manuscript that’s “nice” and one that’s memorable and marketable." (CBI)
Join the Rhyme Doctors for a workshop on Feb 24th.
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Thank you so much for reposting this, Patty! 💞
Little learners are invited on this engaging exploration of the moon! They'll discover why the moon appears to change shape, how sunlight makes it shine in the night sky, and why astronauts journey to its rocky surface—an engaging introduction to early astronomy.
👉 tinyurl.com/SteamPoetryV...
Grateful to Raven Howell—author of 33 books—for her kind endorsement and poetry contribution! Her poem ART SMART, included in our Contest Poetry Packet, reveals how odds and ends can be transformed into art & invention. See contest details. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ @ravenhowell.bsky.social
In Raven Howell's new book, WORDS UP, kids explore words that express feelings. They'll learn how words play a role in their interactions w/ others and have the power to hurt, help, and heal. A joyful must-read!
👉 www.amazon.com/Word-Up-Rave... #kidlit #WordUp #teacher @ravenhowell.bsky.social
Students will be grinning from ear to ear when they sink their teeth into this exciting Poetry Video Contest! You know the drill— visit 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com to get filled in! #StudentContest #NationalToothacheDay #VideoContest #STEM #STEMEducation #Video #EdTech #Adobe #Canva
We’re honored to feature Charles Ghigna—author of 5,000 poems and 100+ books—in our Poetry Packet with “Construction Engineers: Plumbers.” Teachers & Media Specialists, sign up you students today! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #StudentContest #teachers #mediaspecialist #librarians #poets
What’s inside the box? Pair the "Mystery Box Craft" with the video "Think Like a Scientist" and let little learners sharpen their observation skills and practice scientific thinking—no peeking allowed! Download instructions and decorative stickers free! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/think-like-a...
What floats? What sinks? Follow a curious child as he uses the Scientific Method to observe, predict, experiment, and draw conclusions—just like real scientists! An engaging classroom #video that encourages scientific thinking. steampoweredpoetry.com/think-like-a... #stemeducation
School librarians and media specialists—looking for an Adobe or Canva-powered project? Have #Students create short STEAM #poetry #videos for younger learners. Creative, cross-curricular, and classroom-ready! No entry fee.
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #StemEducation
I love this image—little hands reaching for big adventures! Great stories and a lifelong love of reading start in the library. Art by Jessie Wilcox Smith. Happy #nationallibraryloversmonth! #librarymediaspecialist #bookloversofinstagram #readingcommunity #earlyreaders #earlyreading
Teachers, our STEAM #contest sparks poetry exploration while sharpening media skills. Students read STEAM poems by Charles Ghigna, David Harrison, Raven Howell, Heidi Mordhorst, Eric Ode, Darren Sardelli, and more. Hurry! Ends 4-30-26. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ @ravenhowell.bsky.social #stem
Help your little ones discover the joy of music by tuning in to Piggyback Songs for Pint-Sized Persons! Sing along with Sheila Kerwin and foster a lifelong love of singing in your children. Subscribe today!
👉 www.youtube.com/@sheilakerwi... #singalittleeveryday #songsforkids #piggybacksongs
Transform bananas into yummy penguin treats! Kids will go bananas making and munching this snack while watching Wee Steamers’ "Penguin Family!"
Video: shorturl.at/T9cYE
Recipe: www.mommatoldmeblog.com #penguin #bananas #kidssnacks #healthysnack
As part of our Penguin-Themed Week, enjoy a sweet penguin poem. “THANK YOU, DADDY” celebrates the loving bond between a penguin chick and dad. Snuggle up and read together—then watch our “Penguin Family” video to keep the learning fun going! 👉 shorturl.at/T9cYE #penguins #WeeSteamers