Haiku is both easy and hard. This, from Michael Dylan Welch who explains that reducing the form down to its basic 5-7-5 syllable misses the heart of the tradition of Japanese haiku.
That being said, most elementary teachers appreciate the basic form as a gentle introduction of poetry to students.
Patricia Franz writes picture books and poetry. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 