Poetry crafts

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!

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!

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.

April is National Poetry Month, which is just around the corner. This post includes 25 ideas for teaching poetry to instill a love of poems!

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.

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

Here's a step-by-step lesson plan on how to teach blackout poetry. Your students will love it -- it's a great way to complete a poetry or creative writing unit. Students will use higher level thinking to create theme, imagery, and vivid word choice. #poetry #blackoutpoetry #lessonplan

Poetry and art in one fun package? Yes, please! This blackout poetry project is such an easy way to bring them together!