Poetry crafts

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.

Engaging students in blackout poetry is a great way to teach poetry and encourage creativity. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to teach blackout poetry.

Try this fun, interactive craft with kids, perfect for celebrating Poetry Month in April and an fun introduction to one of the greatest children’s book authors, Shel Silverstein. Share your completed trees online with #ShelPoetTree!

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

Have you discovered Blackout Poetry yet? It's equally fun for kids and adults and you probably have all you need to do it without buying a thing!

Poetry Month is one of my favorite times of year! Elementary students LOVE writing poems and I want to share with you one of our favorite poetry writing activities…3D Haiku Poems! Haiku poetry is a form of traditional Japanese poetry, consisting of three lines. Often Haiku poems use sensory language to express a thought or […]

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.

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