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I actually received several good ideas, the hardest thing will be deciding which one to use. I might use a combination of ideas. I think origami would be too hard for 2nd graders, but they might get a kick out of the book pocket. My 3rd graders are creative and might enjoy making their own, while the origami pocket will be for the fourth graders. Here is my original question and at the end will be all the ideas I received. Thank you to all who helped, I do appreciate it. Wendy S. Lavenda-Carroll Librarian Lincoln School (K-6) M-W-F Grant School (K-6) T-Th) Ridgefield Park, NJ _wendyscarr@aol.com_ (mailto:wendyscarr@aol.com) I am interested in my elementary students making a pocket to put their poems into to use with the book, Keep a Poem in your Pocket by de Regnier. Does anyone have a pattern or idea of how I can make one? I've looked online and in books, but I'm drawing a blank. I was planning this lesson for 2-4th graders. Thanks. Wendy S. Lavenda-Carroll Librarian Lincoln School (K-6) M-W-F Grant School (K-6) T-Th) Ridgefield Park, NJ _wendyscarr@aol.com_ (mailto:wendyscarr@aol.com) The pocket pattern is the second item down. _http://www.the-little-experience.com/_shop/_pages/pdfs/free_pages/origami.pdf _ (http://www.the-little-experience.com/_shop/_pages/pdfs/free_pages/origami.pdf) Here's my idea from the "top of my head" as they say; since you don't have anything to put the pocket on why don't the kids make a small paper book for their poems that is in the shape of a pocket. It would be opening from left to right as a normal book for easy reading of the poems.Then they could make a folder that is open at the top in the same shape only slightly larger so that the poems could go in the "Pocket"(folder) The Pocket Poems of ___________ Pocket Poems by _______________ ****************************************************************************** I may just try making these at home this weekend. I'll write back if I think it works. Great idea for Poetry Month. ************************************************************************* The easiest way I can think of is to seal an envelope closed and them cut it in half, thus yeilding 2 pockets. If you wanted to get fancy, you could even trim down one side, fold over the top and glue on a button with a long thread (to wrap around the pocket and seal it) for the "cute factor" Good luck! -*************************************************************1.You can use a rectanglar shape, make it any size you wish. 2. Stitch along 4 sides with a stitch about 5/8ths inch from the edges. 3. Fold the sides behind the pocket face. Iron. On the top of the pocket, you will have to turn under the edge and stitch down. Otherwise the top of the pocket will catch onto things as you use the pocket. 4. For the pocket, just stitch along 3 sides only to secure it to your fabric item, be it a shirt, jacket, or pair of pants. Have fun! When I was a little girl, I used to watch my mother sew my clothes all the time. One time, I designed my own pocket pattern. It was a very round pocket. Ask your students to create their own pocket shapes. They will have more fun. Why don't you just "deconstruct" a book pocket and use that as a template. Would this be out of denim and shaped like a jean pants pocket? -**************************************************************************** How about book pockets? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------