Geometry and Poetry -- with a Pumpkin

     Posted on X by talented and prolific STEAM blogger, Heidi Bee Roemer (@poetweet4), this Halloween poem relates to the geometry of a carved pumpkin face.-- with mathematical shapes. 

An activist children's author,  Romer promote literacy, shares STEAM resources & hosts contests for college, high school & jr. high students. Publications include 9 kids' books, and more than 400 poems.  Her website is steampoweredpoetry.com.   

With the poem, Roemer offers this suggestion: 

Turn this simple seasonal poem into a lively action rhyme! As children act out each line, they build language and coordination skills while exploring geometric shapes— triangles, crescents, rectangles, and circles. Who knew "pumpkin math" could be so fun!

Previous blog posting featuring ideas and verse from Heidi Roemer may be found at this link.