Poetry party

Poetry Month

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

A simple tea with poetry strips away all of the nonessential elements. It makes you focus on the goal - creating positive memories/feelings while enjoying

Poetry Tea Party ~ we do this in our homeschool when we study poetry. It has been such a fun new tradition! #MeAndMyTea #ad @bigelowtea

I love admiring this picture. For me, there's something so very peaceful about it. It represents nine months of blossoming for 24 young little thinkers. I took this on the day of our Poetry Cafe (inspired by Marie, my teammate, who found an amazing post about a teacher who knew how to put on a great Poetry Cafe - look here and you'll be impressed). Each of my poets got to sit in the limelight and read one of their published poems while the other poets sat on the floor quietly awaiting their…

Host a Literary Tea Party - Cottage style decorating, renovating and entertaining Ideas for indoors and out

Graduation party. Type writer with announcement on it for guest book.

Happy April, peaches! It's Kristin from School and the City. As you know, April is poetry month. What better way is there to celebrate poetry month than by having a poetry slam? I think kids are more motivated to work when they have something to work for, especially when it comes to writing. We all have kids who aren't avid writers, so it's up to us teachers to facilitate a love for writing by giving them a reason to write! Most kids do love poetry units and writing poetry, because poetry in…

book club is tonight! cant wait. its going to be so fun. i think half the fun of a party is decorating for it. am i right or am i right ladies? anywho... if you havent read the book and would like to join come tonight to eat, chit chat and find out what the next book will be. i found this tutorial while browsing for ideas for decorations. what a great way to use those anthro magazines you hate to love and cant throw away. i even went to the thrift store bought an old book and did the same…

poetry task that involves blacking out some lines to make a creative poem

Poetry Teatime is a great way to enjoy literature while bonding with your children. My girls love Poetry Teatime. They enjoyed it when it was just us, their cocoa, and a few snacks. But when they discovered they could invite friends, Poetry Teatime jumped to a whole new level of awesome.

April is National Poetry Month, the perfect time for teaching poetry! After all of your poetry instruction and activities, why not celebrate with your class with a poetry cafe?

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Teatime Story: Easy Poetry Party

Paper poetry lamps made for a poetry art exhibition in 2009. I was one of seven poets challenged to turn our poetry into art objects. Miriam Barr

Help your kids appreciate poetry, a unique and vibrant part of Literature, with these fun ways to celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21st or throughout your homeschool year.