Are you ready for your poetry unit? It’s that time of year. Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, and it is time for teaching poetry. Let out that sigh about teaching poetry and dive in. Here are 4 tips for Poetry Unit Success #1 Get over yourself. Yep, I said it. I bet you are still ... read more
Reading Strategies You Can Do At Home
Do you have a budding reader that wants to learn more? Have a reader who isn't interested but likes fun games? I have some fun reading strategies you can do at home to help your young readers build a strong foundation. Reading Strategy #1 - Build a Story Game After your child learns many stories ... read more
Why You NEED to Teach Poetry
You have your list of standards, the year is getting shorter, and you wonder how you can ever fit it all in. Here is a little secret - use poetry. Poetry is a great way to get through all of those standards and easily assess student understanding. (Please note, this post contains Amazon affiliate ... read more
6 Strategies for Teaching Poetry
Does teaching poetry stress you out? Try these 6 strategies for teaching poetry to get learners to fall in love with poetry. Use Poetry Templates: Many styles of poetry use a certain format. Using templates allows learners to really focus on word choice. Learners don't have to focus on the ... read more
Poetry Books Kids Love
Kids love poetry! Are you looking for poetry books that will entice and engage your readers. These books are great poetry books to add to your home or school library. From funny to classics, I've got you covered. (Please note the links below are Amazon Affiliate Links). Funny Poetry ... read more