Poetry projects for elementary

Teaching kids how to write Found Poetry is a simple way to introduce poetry writing to kids, and motivate reluctant writers. Discover how easy it is to write a found poem.

Teaching poetry is so much fun and so easy to do when you have the necessary tools! I remember my first year teaching fourth grade, our writing curriculum had nothing for teaching poetry. Luckily, I have always loved to write, especially poems, so I developed my own Poetry Unit. It was incredible to see even […]

If you're doing a poetry unit and you want a quick hook, a writing assignment to help students start enjoying poetry in just half an hour, it's time to try blackout poetry. Read through this quick post to give you tips and ideas for using blackout poetry successfully with your ELA students.

A collection of different poetry lessons, activities, and projects, plus a TDA essay, digital escape room, and final test!

A fun variety of hands-on poetry projects for children (or adults!) in celebration of National Poetry Month - or for use any time!

Paint a Watermelon Poem. A fun way to encourage reluctant writers to try writing free-form poetry. Great activity for elementary kids.

3rd grade National Poetry Month poetry journal for kids

I found the best way for my children to understand poetry was to explore poetry with art. Read and see if you can find something in the poem to illustrate.

Have you tried incorporating art and poetry into your grammar lessons? This activity is a perfect art project for kids. Kids LOVE painting crazy hair on their paintings and then searching for adjectives in magazines that fit the personality and appearance of their paintings. They glue the words throughout their art's hair. The project is completed by writing a descriptive poem. The finished poetry and the paintings make a great bulletin board or hallway display. #Adjectives #Grammar…