Here’s something you might not have thought you’d be putting on your gratitude list this year. POETRY. But ya know what? Celebrating Thanksgiving with a special poem or two will make your holiday a unique event. And if you start early, there is plenty of time for your children to memorize a classic, modern or…
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Poetry with Kids
We are working on adding more poetry into our lives by reading more poems, engaging in some simple simple writing exercises. During National Poetry Month we created a weekly reading challenge to help families introduce the joys of poetry to their kids. If you are new to poetry, haiku is a great place to start, or try writing a spine poem with the books on your shelf.
Scary & Sweet Halloween Poems for Kids
Quick! What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone say, “Happy Halloween!” Poetry, right? No? Okay, so perhaps Halloween poems aren’t at the top of your list of holiday must-dos, but by the time you finish reading this, your children will be donning their costumes in order to recite a poem before trick…
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Middle Grade Biographies and Memoirs in Verse
One of the most readable genres for middle school students is stories written in verse. Short poems and lots of white space on the page appeal to reluctant readers, while layers of meaning that the poetic form offers encourages deep reflection. Middle grade biographies and memoirs in verse serve up an additional benefit–they give insight…
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Poems for Women’s History Month
Although March is Women’s History Month, it goes without saying that anytime is a good time to read about some of the amazing contributions of women throughout history to the present day. One way to mix things up is to read great poems for Women’s History Month! After all, it’s also a great way to…
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New Year’s Poems for Your Family Celebration!
Looking for a way to make your New Year’s Celebration extra special? Include poetry in your festivities! Obviously! When I shared a few Christmas poems for your family, I mentioned how inserting a poem or two into your celebrations doesn’t take much time or effort. And yet, the rewards of poetry are numerous. I scoured…
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Christmas Poems for Kids: Make the Holidays Extra Special
Tis the season for… poetry? Give your holiday celebrations that extra special something by including Christmas poems for kids in your family traditions. Sharing fun and meaningful Christmas poetry fosters the bond between children, parents, grandparents and other extended family members. How to Start a Holiday Poetry Tradition Incorporating Christmas poems into your holiday traditions…
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July Read Aloud Books: Fireworks for Your Imagination!
It’s July! A time for lazy summer reading and enjoying new read aloud books with your children! These July read aloud book picks, like all my monthly read aloud lists are a little random, a little July-themed and a lot awesome. They are all new to my book lists, to date, and I hope you…
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May Read Aloud Books that Aren’t about Spring!
These May read aloud books aren’t about May flowers, spring, Memorial Day, the end of school or anything else you might associate with the merry month of May. May does always seem to be the most cheerful of months, doesn’t it? I liked making these monthly read aloud lists because I can share stellar books…
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