Poetry projects

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

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...

Teaching blackout poetry is an engaging way to help spruce up your poetry unit. Show a few examples, and your students will be eager to create a blackout masterpiece of their own. Keep reading to learn what blackout poetry is and just what you need to do to teach it. So, you’re thinking about teaching… Read More »A Beginner’s Guide To Teaching Blackout Poetry

Step-by-step directions for making concrete poems that look really good, grades 3-6, fun poetry idea

Learn the creative process of making blackout poetry art. Easy beginner art tutorial for all ages. #creativity #art

Bring art and poetry together with this quick and easy blackout poetry project.

Short poem I wrote a long time ago. #poetry #poem #poems #collage #collageart

Paint a Poem. An easy and beautiful poetry and art project for kids. Do this in a watercolor journal for a gorgeous end-of-year collection.

Paint a Poem. A combination art and poetry project for primary students. Easy to do with beautiful results.

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HANGING POETRY BOOKS I've been preparing all week for a classroom bookmaking project that starts next week at the Hilltown Charter School in Haydenville MA. Two classes will be involved, a grades 2-3 mixed-class and 6th grade class. The students will work in teams, with one older student paired with each younger student. Students will write poetry with the classroom teachers and then choose one poem to be showcased with illustrations in a hand-made book--that's my part. Here are some photos…

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

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Looking for a fun way to introduce poetry writing to kids? Teach them how to write a found poem! Perfect for reluctant writers. #teachingwriting #poetry #elemed

Let's talk about teaching adjectives. Specifically, how you can build interest and engagement by incorporating art and poetry into your lesson.