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    You are here: Home / Books / Easy Poetry Activity for Kids: Spine Poems

     

    Easy Poetry Activity for Kids: Spine Poems

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    Easy poem activity for kids to introduce "writng" poetry is spine poetry

    One of my favorite poetry activities that kids can easily do at home is spine poetry! It's a fun way to get kids to "write" poems even if they are initially resistant to the idea. My 8 year old does have fun composing haiku but I haven't been able to find a way to get him interested in writing other kinds of verse. However, he loved the idea of spine poetry since all he had to do was stack books. I had a great time, too. Here are some of the poems we "wrote". They are not very sophisticated, but you have to start somewhere!

    Although this is a great project to do at home during National Poetry Month (April!), any time of the year is a good time for spine poems.

    Our Spine Poems:

    Kiddo's:

    spine poetry activity with kids spine poetry

    Mine:

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    I don't know where exactly the idea of spine poetry originated, but I discovered it while reading school librarian Travis Jonker's blog, 100 Scope Notes. You can see others' creations at his post earlier this month.

    What spine poetry will your kids create? Come back here and leave your spine poem in the comments, or better yet, I invite you to post your photo to our facebook page!

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    1. Anna says

      April 24, 2013 at 6:28 am

      Wow, I've never heard of this. What a wonderful idea! I'm just starting to do more writing with my little ones. I think my six-year-old would really love this.

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      • Erica MomandKiddo says

        April 24, 2013 at 9:03 am

        It's such a fun idea, I wish I had thought of it myself. 🙂

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    2. Ticia says

      April 24, 2013 at 10:33 am

      My daughter would love this! She says she's a poet.....

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    3. Darshana says

      April 24, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      Fun post. I will have to make some.

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    4. Megan says

      April 24, 2013 at 11:08 pm

      I have never ever heard of this! I am totally obsessed! So cool! Thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
    5. Kelly @ IdealistMom.com says

      April 26, 2013 at 8:25 am

      What an awesome idea! My 5yo is just starting to read, so this will be a perfect activity before too long. Pinning now!

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      • Erica MomandKiddo says

        April 26, 2013 at 9:42 am

        Thanks, Kelly. We've been having so much fun with it.

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    6. Meredith @ A TIPical Day says

      May 01, 2013 at 11:09 am

      I love this idea! I have a few reluctant poets myself, and this will be great for them! Thanks for Sharing at the Kids Crafts linkup party! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Carolyn @ Pleasantest Thing says

      May 04, 2013 at 10:53 pm

      I love this! This is such a fun activity. And leads to lots of giggles.

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    8. Johanna says

      March 28, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Great idea! Thanks for sharing it. I'll post some pics soon on your FB page!

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    9. Ana says

      April 10, 2014 at 9:42 am

      This is such a cool idea!

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