Poetry for kids

Classic poems for kids to memorize that they will actually love. Kids have great brain power and poems they learn now will stay with them forever.

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 writing different poems. We have a poetry battle, rank poetry, make a poetry journal, and much more! Here is a look into my poetry unit.... To kick off my poetry unit I have my students each complete this KWL Chart about Poetry. We then discuss what poetry is, what a poet's purpose is, what poems can have, etc. I use and display these posters during my unit…

Are you teaching poetry? Find poetry blog posts, freebies, and poetry resources that will have your students fall in love with reading and writing poetry.

Short and Simple Easter Poems for Kids

What are the best poems for kids to memorize? Read this post to discover poems every child (and adult) should know by heart! #poetryteatime #homeschool #morningtime #morningbasket

New funny poem for kids: "I Need to Do My Homework" https://www.poetry4kids.com/poems/i-need-to-do-my-homework/ #school #homework #poetry #children #kidlit #distractions #procrastination

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

6 printable Arbor Day poems to encourage more tree planting!