Poetry month activities

Here are 20 activities and complementary poems for each day of National Poetry Month in April to use these in your high school ELS classes.

I like to spend a couple weeks each year teaching my students about poetry. We do a number of fun activities in addition to reading and wr...

Four poetry bookmarks on a free, printable coloring page, perfect for National Poetry Month. Designed to get children loving poetry!

Looking for some engaging Poetry Month activities for kids? This blog post from The Trapped Librarian has fun ideas for Poetry Month, including Book Spine Poetry ideas. Plus Poem in Your Pocket, poetry month bulletin boards, online poetry websites, and more! Integrate writing in your elementary library classes and collaborate with your classroom teachers with these creative poetry month ideas! 😃

Want to introduce your upper elementary students to poetry, but not sure where to start? Check out these 11 ideas that are a great way to celebrate National Poetry Month or teach poetry anytime to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. There are activity ideas for writing poetry, reading poetry, being inspired by nature, and more.

Free Poetry activity! April 27th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. This poetry lesson makes a great bulletin board display for the classroom!

Hello Everyone!! Happy April and Happy Poetry Month!! Poetry is one of the parts of our writing curriculum that I look forward to so much!...

I've put together 30 poetry activities for reading poetry, writing poems, and incorporating poetry into your other subjects and lesson plans.

Follow the links below for lessons, event kits, and activities to share with the children in your life. Happy Shelebrating!

Every April is National Poetry Month! This Blog Post showcases 10 amazing activities. There are enough activities for FULL POETRY UNIT for ELA grades: 7th, 8th, or 9th! You will view a collection of different lessons, activities, and projects, & a TDA essay, digital escape room, and final test! I’ve also included an example schedule for teachers to follow! narrative, lyrical, haiku, ballad, sonnet, limerick, free verse, acrostic, concrete, blank verse, blues poem, elegy, ode, prose…

The Classroom Game Nook: Have you tried THESE poetry games yet?

Hello Everyone!! Happy April and Happy Poetry Month!! Poetry is one of the parts of our writing curriculum that I look forward to so much! We read, discuss, analyze, and even memorize poetry every week...poems that help to bring our curriculum to life. Kids love poetry. The tongue twisting words, the alliteration, the onomatopoeia, the fun language, the rhyme, the rhythm, and so much more. Teaching a social studies or science concept using fun poetry is the best! The kids keep all their…

Shel Silverstein Poetry Study and FREE Printables & Poetry Analysis Pack (INSTANT DOWNLOAD) - Homeschool Giveaways

If you are one of the teachers who is looking for inspiration, we have collected 18 memorable activities you can use to celebrate April National Poetry Month Pack.

Teaching poetry in upper elementary can be FUN... I promise! Over the years I've honed my poetry unit and my students love it! Take a peek at the best poetry resources for upper elementary including anchor charts, poems, lesson plans, and cross-curricular activities.

Bring art and poetry together with this quick and easy blackout poetry project.

Looking for a fun way to introduce poetry writing to kids? Teach them how to write a found poem! Perfect for reluctant writers. #teachingwriting #poetry #elemed

I like to spend a couple weeks each year teaching my students about poetry. We do a number of fun activities in addition to reading and wr...

Hello Everyone!! Happy April and Happy Poetry Month!! Poetry is one of the parts of our writing curriculum that I look forward to so much! We read, discuss, analyze, and even memorize poetry every week...poems that help to bring our curriculum to life. Kids love poetry. The tongue twisting words, the alliteration, the onomatopoeia, the fun language, the rhyme, the rhythm, and so much more. Teaching a social studies or science concept using fun poetry is the best! The kids keep all their…

A collection of different poetry lessons, activities, and projects, plus a TDA essay, digital escape room, and final test!