While students may recognize the names of famous American poets such as Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman, there are lesser-known yet prominent poets…
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Who, what, when, where, why? Poets use brainstorming and structure to write funny, serious, and sentimental poetry. Show students how it’s done as…
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Every teacher has students who insist they can’t write poetry because they just can’t think of the right words. That’s why blackout poems…
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Coming up with a topic for a poem can sometimes be the hardest part of writing one. But everyone can make a list…
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Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, but you may still have spring cleaning on your mind—particularly when it comes to your work wardrobe. Maybe…
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Some assume that free verse poetry is the easiest to write, but that’s not necessarily the case. The very freedom that free verse…
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Meet Zebo Shaazizova, a California‑based educator whose journey from ESL student to classroom teacher has deeply shaped the way she approaches learning, culture,…
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Poetry is all about feelings. Combine feelings with humor as students learn to write poetry with theses printable emoji poem templates. The process of…
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When elementary teacher Allison Fisher was invited to review The Henry Ford inHub Model i program, she wasn’t sure what to expect. But…
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Limericks are short, funny poems with a catchy rhythm. They’re also a perfect way to help kids practice rhyme, syllables, and creative writing.…