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Poetry Month Books & Activities
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Poetry Month in April is around the corner. I love that Poetry Month reminds us to keep poetry in all our reading and writing lives! So how do we get our kids interested in reading and writing poetry? As the philosopher Winnie the Pooh says, "...Poetry and Hums aren’t things which you get, they’re things which get you.” See if these reading, writing, and art ideas will help poems "get" your children. A Poem a DayHow can you read or write a poem a day for the 30 days of April? I have fun activity ideas to try with kids. 50 Best Poetry Books for KidsReading poetry with children introduces more than poems; it introduces lyrical language, wordplay, sensory images, and rhyme. Here are the best poetry books about so many kid-friendly topics in a variety of styles and forms. List PoemsPoetry can seem daunting to writers of all levels. Get your young writers started with an easy list poem with these simple directions. Found PoemsHelp kids write found poetry from the words and phrases you discover in magazines, advertisements, and other sources. Riddles: Read, Write, and PlayWe all want our children and students to develop thinking skills, and one way to do that is with riddles! 5 Games to Teach PoetryAuthor D.J. Steinberg shares 5 games to play with children ages 4 to 8 that will help them learn rhyme, rhyme scheme, and meter. Friendship Poems to Share with a FriendPoet Nancy Tupper Ling suggests sharing poems with friends all year long like the seven wonderful friendship poems from her favorite anthologies in this article. You might have noticed that I LOVE poetry and helping kids love it, too. Which means that I have even more resources for you.
Happy reading and writing! Love, Melissa |
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Imagination Soup shares curated book reviews, book lists, and learning resources for parents, teachers, and librarians. As a former teacher, former literacy trainer, and a mother of two, you can trust my expertise in children's books, reading levels, developmental appropriateness, and education. Join my community of 35,000 subscribers by signing up for my weekly newsletter!
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