Poetry ideas

When it comes to writing, our motivation can sometimes float away just like that awesome idea you had while you were in the shower. People who aren’t writers don’t understand how difficult it can be to be a walking goldmine of ideas. As writer’s, we have to keep the spark of creativity alive and one... Read Article →

From videos to haiku to poetry slams, there something to pique every student's interest.

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

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 wr...

Have you ever done a Google search for "poetry ideas" to teach in your high school English classroom? Let me spoil those search results for you - THEY'RE LAME! Poetry, especially at the high school level, it too important to be treated as a coloring activity, or worse,

These 101 poetry prompts are sure to spark your creativity! Use these creative writing poetry ideas to start writing poems today!

Hello Everyone! Well, we made it through our first week back after winter break! It was a four day week for kids, but teachers were there all five! We enjoyed some inservice time together on Monday before the kids came on Tuesday. It helps to ease into second semester a little! :) For the next few weeks in writing, we will focus on poetry. I looooove teaching poetry to our youngest writers because there isn't a wrong or right way to write poetry. At the beginning of the unit, kids don't…

Four poetry bookmarks on a free, printable coloring page, perfect for National Poetry Month. Designed to get children loving poetry!