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Poetry Blog Posts
Teaching Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma
Teaching poetry in the elementary classroom presents a Common Core dilemma. Read this post to learn why poetry is so important and download a free poetry lesson!
Teaching Kids How to Love Poetry (Even if You Don't)
Watch a free poetry webinar and learn how easy it is to teach your students to love poetry! These lessons are perfect for April which is National Poetry Month!
Falling in Love with a Poem
Author Kristine O’Connell George shares her love of poetry in this guest blog post and offers tips for teachers who want to foster a love of poetry in their students.
Poetry Paintings
Poetry Paintings is an awesome upper elementary poetry lesson for teaching students how to analyze and visualize poetry! Free graphic organizer in the post!
6 Reasons to Teach Poetry in the Fall
Laura Candler shares 6 reasons why fall is the best time to introduce poetry! If you start teaching poetry now, you’ll reap the benefits all year long!
Buddy Bio Poems
Buddy Bio Poems is a poetry writing lesson AND a fun icebreaker all in one! Makes a great back-to-school activity or an easy introduction to poetry writing!
Bio Poems for Presidents Day
Presidents Day is the perfect time to have your students write Bio Poems. The activity is also a great way to integrate creative writing into social studies!
FREE Poetry Webinar Replay
Watch a free poetry webinar and learn how easy it is to teach your students to love poetry! These lessons are perfect for April which is National Poetry Month!
Poetry Resources
Ultimate Poetry Unit Bundle
This Poetry Unit Bundle is a huge collection of poetry lessons, activities, printables and digital task cards (including Boom Cards) that will make it easy to teach your students how to read, write, and LOVE poetry!
