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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 3h

Peek inside our Contest Poetry Packet! Peggy Archer’s poem, “My Shadow,” lights up the page with curiosity and creativity—a perfect prompt for a student to create a short prize-winning video for younger peers. Registration is open!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #ContestAlert #StemEd

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 1d

Former Professor of Mathematics at Bloomsburg University, JoAnne Growney, recently posedt about our STEAM contest on her blog INTERSECTIONS— "where words might mirror a Fibonacci sequence or humanize binary code.” Fascinating! 👉 poetrywithmathematics.blogspot.com/2025/10/stud... #mathypoems #stemed

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 2d

Coming October 9th. Don’t want to miss it? Subscribe today!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/subscribe/ #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LittleLearners #spiders #WeeSteamers

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for sharing! Much appreciated! 👍

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 2d

Oh Baby! It's #NationalNoodleDay !
#pasta #pastalovers #childrenspoem #poetryforkids #kidlit #noodlelovers

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 2d

Peek inside our Contest Poetry Packet! CHARLES GHIGNA'S engineering poem is ready to spark a student’s imagination with rhyme and rhythm. Teachers, give students the chance to see STEAM concepts through the lens of poetry. Enroll your class today! steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #studentcontest

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 3d

Peek inside our Contest Poetry Packet! Missouri Poet Laureate David Harrison shares his playful perspective on engineering mishaps—an inspiring prompt for a student to transform into a prize-winning video. Students, it’s your turn to shine! Sign up today. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #Contest

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 4d

SPOTLIGHT POEM! Joan Bransfield Graham’s poem “Electric Edison” is one of forty fabulous STEAM poems waiting for a creative student to bring to the screen. Students, enter the STEAM Poetry Video Contest today!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #contesttime #contest #studentcontest #poety #videos

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 6d

Registration is OPEN! From verse to video, students explore STEAM topics through the lens of poetry. Tag a teacher or student who should know about this opportunity. Spread the news—SHARE! Lights, Camera, Action!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #ContestAlert

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 29d

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Kenn Nesbitt - Poetry4kids @kennnesbitt.bsky.social · Aug 10

Steam Powered Poetry: "Wee Steamers: Crossing Guard" kennn.com/GQ0l6j #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jul 31

From tots to teens and beyond—STEAM poetry and projects for all. Subscribe now! 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/subscribe/ #weesteamers #studentcontests #educators #teachers #stem #stemed #steam

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jul 25

With her signature warmth, educator Sheila Kerwin presents “The Elevator”—a poem and interactive lesson designed to engage young children. A perfect blend of literacy and early STEM learning!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/wee-steamers... #stemforkids #earlylearning

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jul 12

How's YOUR garden growing this summer?
#kidlit #STEM4kids #kidspoetry

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jul 9

When a boy presses buttons on his new remote, chaos erupts! Inspired by a laugh-out-loud poem by Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, this video by Valerie Torres won 2nd Place in our STEAM Poetry Video Contest.
👉https://steampoweredpoetry.com/student-video-my-new-remote/ @kennnesbitt.bsky.social

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jul 5

Meet the poets joining our Poetry Video Contest! Pictured are 3 of 10 poets whose verses will be added to our 2026 Contest Poetry Packet. Curious who the others are? Stay tuned—more Poet Reveals coming soon! steampoweredpoetry.com/esteamed-poe... @ldkt55.bsky.social @darcydayzoells.bsky.social

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jul 1

I’m so excited to have my very own copy of EILEEN MEYER’s picture book, BUILD A SANDCASTLE! This clever STEM-infused read-aloud is sure to make a splash with your sandcastle architects. Order today! 👉 bit.ly/3Tj5mri
@ReycraftBooks @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #sandcastleday#picturebook

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jun 19

From verse to videos, older students create engaging educational videos for their younger peers. To learn more, visit www.SteamPoweredPoetry.com . #poetryvideocontest

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jun 14

A pinch of poetry, a dash of science, and buckloads of love. Happy Father's Day to all the STEM-sational dads out there! #fathersdayweekend #happyfathersday #poemfordad

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jun 7

Author, poet, and songwriter ERIC ODE writes poems and music for kids. Buzz over to YouTube and bee sure to share Eric's "Sister Honey Bee" video w/ your little nature lovers. It's STEM-sational! Don't forget to subscribe! 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=xzA9... #stem4kids #kidseducation @ericode.bsky.social

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jun 5

Parents and teachers, spark your children's curiosity about insects! Kids will buzz with excitement as they create the "Ms. Quito Bandito" craft. Share our "Ms. Quito Bandito" video and hands-on activities with your little learners today!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/student-vide... #STEMeducation

Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jun 5

Just for fun.
#mosquitoes #joke #justforfun

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you for sharing the video link, Kenn! YOUR video, "My New Remote," will be posted on my site and social media accounts in the first week of July. Stay tuned!

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · Jun 4

Congrats to KIMO ALEMAN for his video “Ms. Quito Bandito,” 1st Place Winner in our 2025 STEAM contest! This humorous #poetry #Video stars a tiny troublemaker who’s a huge pain—and offers a fun springboard for lessons about insects. Free classroom resources!
👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/student-vide...

Student Video: Ms. Quito Bandito - Steam Powered Poetry Videos for Pk-8.

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · May 25

AMERICA AT WAR exposes the effects of war and pays tribute to those who served—American Revolution to the Iraq War. I have two WWII poems included in this anthology. Other poets: Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, Walt Whitman, e. e. cummings & more. amazon.com/America-War-... #MemorialDayWeekend

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