The Free April A Poem Each Week has arrived!
Poetry is great for read alouds and introducing and reviewing standards. This month we are looking at four spring themed poems. From baseball to dreams, you will have a great addition to your April literacy center.
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Now We Are Six – A. A. Milne
Mary’s Lamb – Sara Hale
Dream Variations – Langston Hughes
Casey at the Bat – Ernest Lawerence Thayer
These discussions and activities give students a chance to connect the poems to themselves and the world around them. Many times we forget the fun of poems because we had to “dissect” them in high school and college. But, kids love it! Poems break rules, have a rhythm that kids understand, and allow them to quickly make connections.
So what are you waiting for? Grab this April a Poem Each Week and treat your class to great poems. If you like these you can also download the September, October, November, December, January, February, and March editions.
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Jessica
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