What are Poetry Activity Mats Poetry Mats are simple reading activities for kids to build their reading fluency and comprehension. They use common high-frequency words, seasonal themes to keep things fun, and decodable text. There are many ELA skills covered in these poetry activities. poetry ...
Activity 1 – Rewrite the Poem In this activity, students are provided a piece of lined paper to copy the words of the poem. They will use the printed poem to rewrite it on their own sheet. This activity helps kids learn sentence structure and punctuation and to be concise. Activity 2 ...
Looking for ways to have fun with poetry besides just reading it? Here are poetic activities that you can use at home or in the classroom to celebrate holidays, have parties, make crafts, and more. Worksheets Poetry Worksheets by Grade Level Poetry Activity Worksheets by Type Holidays Martin L...
During independent reading time, kids explore and find their favorite poem to share with classmates. After they share, they tuck them in a pocket on this spectacular hallway bulletin board for others to find and read. (Turn this into an online activity by using an online bulletin board program...
MORE: Classic poems for kids to memorize In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall is a collection of poems by different authors honoring fathers, specifically African-American fathers, but of course children of all races and cultures will be able to relate to the feelings and attitudes expressed in the poe...
Are you old hats at poetry? Check out the extension activity selections below. Frequently Asked Questions What if I don't like the poem?No problem! Choose a different poem. There is no rule that says you have to choose the poem I supply. After all, I am only choosing poems in the pu...
A very simple activity to slip into the second or third read-aloud of a rhyming picture book is to change the rhyming word at the end of a sentence, and have kids correct you. Dads are great at this! You'll find some more word games on my Book Chook Bag of Tricks page that can...
creating poetry for kids Thank you for taking a moment to read this message to see what it's about. Since 1997 I have been sharing my poems with students and teachers around the world. It is my full-time job, my hobby, my all-consuming passion, to get students excited about reading,...
The next great American poet might be sitting in your classroom right now, just waiting for the right poem and activity to spark their passion for words. Happy teaching, and may your classrooms always be filled with the music of verse!
Teaching poetry writing has always been a pleasant activity for me.Usually, I teach it according to the following steps: First, reading and discussing good kids'poems.Learning poems written by other ___ sends a clear message, “Kids just like you wrote these poems.You can write poems, too...